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Dominique Carli

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate

Dominique Carli comments in Mergermarket on the uptick in follow-on offerings and convertible bonds in 2025. She says that a significant part of this year’s follow-ons have come from the mining sector, as natural resources remain a powerful engine within Canadian capital markets.

Follow Ons and Convertibles in Canadas Equity Capital Markets

Follow-Ons and Convertibles in Canada's Equity Capital Markets

Marshall Eidinger

Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Benjamin J. Gal

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Geoffrey (Geoff) Davis

Silver Viper Minerals Corp. has entered into an agreement with CSAC Holdings Inc. and all of the shareholders of CSAC dated May 8, 2025 to acquire the Cimarron Project in Sinaloa, Mexico, a property hosting a porphyry gold-copper system.

Silver Viper Minerals to Acquire Cimarron Gold Copper Project from CSAC Holdings Inc

Silver Viper Minerals to Acquire Cimarron Gold-Copper Project from CSAC Holdings Inc.

Andrew Bozzato

Corporate, M&A, Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Lorelei Graham

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

Private equity investment in the food and beverage industry continues to steadily increase, driven in part by evolving consumer preferences and a heightened focus on sustainability. In 2024, private equity deal activity in North America in the beverage sector alone saw a 45 percent increase compared to the previous year, with notable investments in plant-based and health-oriented brands

Sector Snapshot Private Equity Increasingly Hungry for Food and Beverage Industry Deals

Sector Snapshot: Private Equity Increasingly Hungry for Food and Beverage Industry Deals

Matthew J. Hunt

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Lisa Kakoske

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

As geopolitical tensions, particularly U.S. tariffs, reshape deal dynamics and investor sentiment, The PE Briefing: Q1 2025 from Bennett Jones provides an informed view on where smart capital is moving—and why. From infrastructure’s rising resilience to emerging consolidation trends and the evolving strategies of institutional investors, this briefing delivers actionable intelligence for fund managers, dealmakers, and LPs looking to stay ahead of risk and seize new opportunities in Canada’s dynamic market.

The PE Briefing Q1 2025

The PE Briefing: Q1 2025

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

Steven L. Major KC

Commercial Dispute, Construction, Fraud, Police and Personal Injury Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Drew C. Broughton

Corporate Commercial and M&A Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Kevin Myson

Corporate, Commercial Transaction, Energy, Natural Resource and M&A Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Canada is navigating a "wild frontier" in the energy industry, with a unique opportunity to forge successful and sustainable partnerships both domestically and internationally. This was the rallying call at the Energy Business Forum during the 74th Canadian Energy Executive Association (CEEA) conference in Banff, Alberta, where industry leaders gathered to share visions for the future of Canada's energy landscape.

Key Takeaways From the Wild Frontier Energy Business Forum CEEA 74

Key Takeaways From the "Wild Frontier" Energy Business Forum at CEEA '74

Melanie Teetaert

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Jennifer (Jenn) K. Choi

Maruska Giacchetto

This article examines the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in J.P. Thomson Architects Ltd. v Greater Essex County District School Board, 2025 ONCA 378, which provides critical clarification on the interpretation of multi-step dispute resolution (MSDR) clauses. MSDR clauses, commonly used in commercial contracts, outline escalating steps such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration to resolve disputes. The Court addressed ambiguities in the drafting of MSDR timelines, emphasizing that specified timeframes should be interpreted as minimum waiting periods rather than strict deadlines. The decision overturned a lower court ruling that barred a party from arbitration due to a perceived failure to meet a 30-day mediation request deadline. This article highlights the importance of precise drafting in MSDR clauses, discusses the implications of the Court's decision, and provides practical guidance for parties drafting or negotiating dispute resolution provisions in commercial agreements.

Do you need to rush to mediate - Ontario Court of Appeal

Do You Need to Rush to Mediate? Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Interpretation of Multi-Step Dispute Resolution Clause

The United States has long been a major player in both agri-tech innovation and the intellectual property (IP) landscape. In the past, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offered its own version of a green patent fast-track to encourage climate-friendly inventions. Notably, in 2009 to 2011 the USPTO ran a Green Technology Pilot Program that prioritized examination for certain eco-friendly patents. The pilot ended in 2012, but more recently the USPTO brought back the idea in June 2022, with the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program, which was essentially an accelerated examination program for patent applications directed to fight climate change. Under this program, inventions designed to reduce or monitor greenhouse gas emissions, including many clean energy, sustainability or climate-smart agriculture innovations, could be examined out of turn. Importantly, like Canada’s program, the US pilot did not charge the usual petition fee for expediting. The goal was to spur green tech by making it faster and cheaper to secure IP rights.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part II

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part II: Innovation Interrupted: What the End of the USPTO's Green Program Means for Agri-Tech

Climate change is driving a surge in agricultural technology (agri-tech) innovations aimed at making farming more resilient and sustainable. From drought-resistant crops to carbon-capturing soil techniques, these climate-focused agri-tech solutions are crucial for global food security. An often-overlooked piece of this puzzle is intellectual property (IP) strategy, namely how patents and other IP rights are used to protect and incentivize innovation.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part I

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part I: Planting the Future: Why Canada's IP System May Be the Climate Innovation Sleeper Hit

Sharp Therapeutics Corp Announces Completion of Qualifying Transaction

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Bennett Jones Client Work Sharp Therapeutics Corp Announces Completion of Qualifying Transaction December 20, 2024 Authors Marshall EidingerPartner Dominique CarliAssociate Geoffrey (Geoff) DavisAssociate Jonathan BergAssociate Joseph N. BlinickPartner William A. BortolinAssociate Sharp Therapeutics Corp. (Sharp Therapeutics), formerly EVP Capital Inc. (EVP Capital), an Ontario corporation is pleased to announce the successful completion of its qualifying transaction by way of a reverse takeover of Sharp Edge Labs, Inc. (Sharp Edge). Pursuant to a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), EVP Capital acquired all the issued and outstanding common stock in the capital of Sharp Edge in exchange for common shares of the resulting issuer, Sharp Therapeutics. Sharp Therapeutics will begin trading on the TSXV under the symbol "SHRX" in late December 2024. Bennett Jones acted for Sharp Edge Labs, Inc. The Bennett Jones team was led by Marshall Eidinger (Securities and M&A) and includes Dominique Carli, Geoff Davis, Tatiana Henkenhaf, Jonathan Berg (Securities and M&A), James Morand (Tax), Joseph Blinick and Will Bortolin (Litigation). Read the transaction press release. 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 Eidinger, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5389 • eidingerm@bennettjones.com Dominique Carli, Associate Toronto • 416.777.4657 • carlid@bennettjones.com Geoffrey (Geoff) Davis, Associate Toronto • 416.777.7823 • davisg@bennettjones.com Jonathan Berg, Associate Toronto • 416.777.7862 • bergj@bennettjones.com Joseph N. Blinick, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4828 • blinickj@bennettjones.com William A. Bortolin, Associate Toronto • 416.777.6126 • bortolinw@bennettjones.com