We don't just talk strategy - here's what we've delivered for clients who trusted us with their biggest challenges. Every case below represents real businesses, real stakes, and real outcomes.
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Represented a mid-sized Canadian software company in its acquisition by a US-based strategic buyer. The deal involved complex IP transfers, employee retention packages, and regulatory approvals across two jurisdictions.
Outcome: Successfully navigated due diligence, secured favorable earnout terms for sellers, and closed 3 weeks ahead of schedule. All 47 employees retained post-acquisition.
Defended a manufacturing client against breach of contract claims totaling $8.5M. The plaintiff alleged our client failed to deliver products per specifications, but we uncovered evidence showing the buyer had materially altered requirements mid-contract.
Outcome: Negotiated settlement at less than 9% of original claim amount. Client avoided costly trial and maintained business relationship with third-party suppliers. No admission of liability.
Family-owned retail business with three equal shareholders reached complete impasse over expansion strategy. Two wanted to pursue e-commerce, one preferred maintaining brick-and-mortar focus. Business operations were grinding to a halt.
Outcome: Structured buyout allowing dissenting shareholder to exit at fair valuation. Remaining two partners restructured governance with clear decision-making authority. Business resumed normal operations without litigation.
Defended medical device manufacturer against patent infringement claims from competitor. Plaintiff sought injunction that would've halted our client's production and claimed substantial damages. We challenged patent validity and demonstrated non-infringement.
Outcome: Court ruled in our favor, finding no infringement and awarding partial costs. Client's production continued uninterrupted. Plaintiff's patent subsequently invalidated on unrelated grounds.
Financial services client faced potential class action from 23 former employees alleging constructive dismissal following corporate restructuring. Claims included inadequate notice periods and failure to accommodate.
Outcome: Negotiated individual settlements before certification hearing at aggregate cost of $1.1M. Avoided precedent-setting litigation and reputational damage. Client implemented improved HR protocols going forward.
Advised PE firm on acquisition and integration of five competing HVAC service companies across Ontario. Complex deal structure involved seller financing, earnouts tied to performance metrics, and management retention packages.
Outcome: All five acquisitions closed successfully with staggered timing to manage integration. Standardized employment agreements across platform. Client achieved 22% cost synergies within first year.
Manufacturing client faced bankruptcy of key supplier mid-contract. Worked to identify alternative suppliers, renegotiate terms with existing vendors, and mitigate production disruption during critical Q4 season.
Outcome: Secured emergency supply agreements with favorable pricing locked in for 18 months. Client experienced only 3-day production delay. Negotiated exit from bankrupt supplier's contract without penalty.
Two restaurant partners couldn't agree on buyout terms after 12-year business relationship soured. One partner wanted market-rate buyout; other claimed business goodwill should be discounted due to location-specific factors.
Outcome: Court accepted our valuation methodology and awarded client $2.4M plus costs. Exiting partner required to sell within 60 days. Business continued operating under our client's sole ownership.