April 2, 2009
Offices of Fasken Martineau
2900-550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Event participants:

Jenny Francis, Mark D. Andrews Q.C., Peter H. Finley

The Commercial Litigation Group of Fasken Martineau, Vancouver presents an in-house seminar with guest speaker Ruth Steverlynck, Vice-President, Wealth Services, BMO Harris Private Banking BC Team, Vancouver, BC.

Family businesses and other closely-held companies face unique challenges critical to their success. Issues of ownership control, succession and shareholder relations can often cause conflict and interfere with the performance of the business. Do you have mechanisms in place to manage conflict and effect an orderly transition of your business? How will you resolve disputes while maintaining personal relationships? What are your options when the relationships breakdown? It is important to be mindful of these issues whether you are setting out on a new venture or are part of an established business.

Our panel provides practical advice for owners and operators of family businesses and other closely-held companies. Topics include:

• What agreements you need in place to build strong shareholder relations and avoid conflicts
• How to plan for an orderly transfer of management and ownership
• Successful resolution strategies for managing conflicts
• What legal remedies are available for companies in conflict

Join us for this interactive panel session.

7:30am - 8:00am | Registration and Breakfast
8:00am - 9:30am | Complimentary Seminar