A sample confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement regarding the inspection of books and records.
This checklist outlines the detailed steps to take upon receipt of a demand letter. Initially published July 31, 2014; republished March 30, 2023.
Acquiring assets from an insolvent business involves important business and legal considerations. This article contains information you should consider before moving forward with an acquisition in Canada.
There are various legal structures which individuals and companies may create to conduct business in Manitoba. When making a determination as to your business structure, consideration should be given to using a Manitoba limited partnership.
This is a brief review of the key factors to consider from a purchaser’s perspective in determining the appropriate structure when acquiring a business.
This is a sample engagement policy from the perspective of the board of directors.
An effective anti-corruption program deters the risk of wrongdoing, positively affects corporate culture, improves the company’s relationship with regulatory authorities and provides the company with options for remedial measures should they need to be undertaken quickly. Read this article to learn how to achieve these benefits.
The end of 2013 and early 2014 saw a variety of proposals and developments in Canada on a range of corporate governance matters. Here are a few areas to watch over the course of 2014.
With the AIFMD now in force, we thought it would be helpful to cover some of the questions we are frequently being asked across all of Ashurst's offices.
Examine the external and internal factors that affect the longer-term profitability of the organization, and understand the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flow.