Lawson Lundell's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Blog follows new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
Practice Expertise
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Securities
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Securities
Profile
Andrew practices corporate and securities law and has experience in a variety of transactions, including share and asset acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, public offerings, and various other corporate proceedings. Andrew works with both public and private companies.
Prior to joining Lawson Lundell, Andrew articled in the Toronto office of an international law firm, and later worked as an associate at a boutique Toronto business law firm.
Prior to joining Lawson Lundell, Andrew articled in the Toronto office of an international law firm, and later worked as an associate at a boutique Toronto business law firm.
Bar Admissions
British Columbia (2014)
Ontario (2013)
Education
University of Toronto, (J.D., 2012)
Simon Fraser University (B.A., 2009)
Completed Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst Program (2014)
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Securities
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Advising OnCore BioPharma on Canadian matters in its announced merger with Tekmira Pharmaceuticals. Under the announced terms of the merger, valued at $US 750 million, OnCore will merge with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tekmira and will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tekmira. Upon completion, OnCore shareholders will hold approximately 50% of the total number of outstanding shares of Tekmira on a fully-diluted, as converted basis.
Professional Associations
Professional Activities
*Canadian Bar Association, Member
*Canadian Bar Association, Securities Law Subsection, Member
Community Activities
*Andrew is the Corporate Secretary & Legal Advisor to S-Drive, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the personal and professional development of young professionals through networking, philanthropy and community engagement.
Advising OnCore BioPharma on Canadian matters in its announced merger with Tekmira Pharmaceuticals. Under the announced terms of the merger, valued at $US 750 million, OnCore will merge with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tekmira and will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tekmira. Upon completion, OnCore shareholders will hold approximately 50% of the total number of outstanding shares of Tekmira on a fully-diluted, as converted basis.
Professional Associations
Professional Activities
*Canadian Bar Association, Member
*Canadian Bar Association, Securities Law Subsection, Member
Community Activities
*Andrew is the Corporate Secretary & Legal Advisor to S-Drive, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the personal and professional development of young professionals through networking, philanthropy and community engagement.
Articles
The importance of tying executive compensation to performance, The Northern Miner (March 23, 2015), Co-Author
The pros and cons of private equity investment, The Northern Miner (March 2, 2015), Co-author
The pros and cons of private equity investment, The Northern Miner (March 2, 2015), Co-author
Blogs
North of 60 Blog
Our North of 60 Blog provides commentary on current legal trends and developments, and legislative updates affecting businesses in Northern Canada.
Pensions and Employee Benefits Law Blog
Lawson Lundell's Pension and Employee Benefits Law Blog provides updates on the most recent legal developments impacting pension and employee benefit plans. We cover a range of topics, including recent case law and changes to relevant provincial and federal legislation.
Privacy & Data Management Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.
The Business Law Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. We intend to follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. The wide range of experience among the members of our litigation group will provide a diverse and insightful examination of current legal trends and topics. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
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