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James D. Beeby

Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer

Partner

Talia K. Bregman

Management-side Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Katelyn Weller

Counsel at Bennett Jones Toronto

Counsel

BioLife Solutions, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of bioproduction products and services for the cell and gene therapy market, has announced the acquisition of privately-held PanTHERA CryoSolutions, Inc., a developer of novel cryopreservation solutions based on proprietary Ice Recrystallization Inhibitor technology. The acquisition further strengthens BioLife's position as the market leader in biopreservation, enhancing its product portfolio of consumable solutions and adds scientific capabilities to the management team.

BioLife Solutions Acquires PanTHERA CryoSolutions

John M. Mercury

Executive Chair & Chair of the Board and M&A and Corporate Finance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Executive Chair & Chair of the Board

Kristos J. Iatridis

Private Equity, M&A, Securities and Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

John Lawless

Private Equity, M&A , Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Vermilion Energy has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Westbrick Energy for total consideration of C$1.075-billion.

Vermilion Energy Announces Acquisition of Westbrick Energy

Vermilion Energy Announces $1.075 Billion Acquisition of Westbrick Energy

Marshall R. Haughey

Corporate Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Greg M. Johnson

Energy Industry Corporate Tax, Reorganization, M&A and Private Equity Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

We are pleased to announce that 10 Bennett Jones lawyers have been ranked in the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://premium.lexpert.ca/ca-2024-specialedition-insolvency-and-restructuring-headwinds-coming/p/1" target="_blank">Lexpert</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://premium.lexpert.ca/ca-2024-specialedition-insolvency-and-restructuring-headwinds-coming/p/1" target="_blank"> Special Edition: Restructuring and Insolvency 2024</a>, reflecting our team's deep expertise in handling complex insolvency and restructuring cases. This issue highlights how companies in Canada can navigate the mounting economic pressures.

10 Lawyers Recognized in Lexpert Special Edition Restructuring and Insolvency 2024

10 Lawyers Recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Restructuring and Insolvency 2024

Lisa Stewart

Securities and Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

First Majestic Silver Corp. and Gatos Silver, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gatos, in a transaction valued at US$970 million.

First Majestic to Acquire Gatos Silver for 970 Million

First Majestic to Acquire Gatos Silver for US$970 Million

Luke Morrison

Energy Project Development, M&A, and Commercial Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Ashley M. White

Corporate, Commercial Transactions, Power & Energy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Pamela Clark

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary 

Associate 

On June 6, 2025, the federal government introduced Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, which proposes new legislation aimed at strengthening Canada's economy by removing interprovincial trade and labour mobility barriers and advancing major projects.

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development: Major Projects Office Open For Business, and Details of Fast-Tracked Projects Emerging

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

AI transcription tools offer efficiency and accuracy in the boardroom but create risks to confidentiality, privacy and legal privilege. Organizations should adopt clear policies, safeguards and training to ensure responsible use and compliance with governance standards.

AI Notetaking in the Boardroom

Lorelei Graham

Food and Agribusiness Lawyer, IP Lawyer, Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The United States Patent and Trademark Office's decision to cancel its Climate Change Mitigation pilot program for patents has not gone unnoticed in Canada. For Canadian policymakers and agri-tech innovators, this move by the United States raises two big questions: (1) How might this affect Canada&rsquo;s own intellectual property&nbsp; strategy for green tech, and (2) could it create opportunities for Canada (and others) to take the lead in certain climate-tech domains?
A particular area of interest is carbon-capture agri-tech, technologies that help farming not just reduce emissions but actively capture carbon (for instance, special crops or soil treatments that lock away carbon dioxide or farm machinery that traps greenhouse gases). These innovations are crucial for meeting climate goals and could become a competitive arena internationally.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV: Shifting Gears: How the United States' Exit from Climate Protection Fuels Canada's IP Advantage

Martin Ignasiak KC

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jessica Kennedy

Larissa D. Lees

Associate

Alberta&rsquo;s updated self-supply rules create new opportunities for on-site power generation. This blog highlights key regulatory issues, risks, and opportunities developers need to consider.

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power Key Considerations for On Site Generation in Alberta

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power: Key Considerations for On-Site Generation in Alberta

Across the Atlantic, the European Union (EU) and its member states have also been encouraging climate-resilient agri-tech innovation, but their approach to intellectual property incentives has been a bit different. The European Union has set ambitious climate goals (like achieving climate neutrality by 2050) and launched the European Green Deal, a broad policy agenda to support sustainable technologies. While funding and regulations (such as support for sustainable farming practices) are big parts of the EU strategy, there is also recognition that IP rights play an important role in fostering innovation. However, unlike Canada or the recent US pilot program, Europe has not implemented a unified “green channel” for patent examination at the European Patent Office.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III: Green Without the Label: Europe's Pragmatic IP Approach to Agri-Tech Innovation

Tiered Partnerships :
Successor Rules

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Bennett Jones Article Tiered Partnerships : Successor Rules February 24, 2014 Authors Marshall R. HaugheyPartner In a case de novo involving the successor corporation rules, the TCC in Devon Canada (2013 TCC 415) concluded that a corporate partner can deduct “successored” pools against income from a resource property that was transferred to a second-tier partnership after an acquisition of control. Published in the February 2014 issue of Canadian Tax Focus. Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. Authors Marshall R. Haughey, Partner Calgary, Edmonton • 403.298.3461 • haugheym@bennettjones.com

Tiered Partnerships : Successor Rules

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Tiered Partnerships :
Successor Rules