Lawson Lundell LLP | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
A lawyer since 2008
Based on 1 Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Michael's the go-to guy if you're navigating the world of mergers, acquisitions, or raising capital for your next big thing. As the administrative partner at the Kelowna office of Lawson Lundell, he’s got a ton of experience in corporate finance, securities, and venture capital. He's particularly tuned into the tech, digital media, clean tech, and life sciences spaces. Basically, if you're an entrepreneur looking to start, grow, or sell your company, Michael's the kind of guy who knows the ropes.
He’s helped everyone from scrappy startups to well-funded venture capital firms figure out how to structure their companies, secure funding, and hammer out deals. He’s got a wide-ranging toolkit that includes private placements of shares, convertible debt and other convertible instruments, venture capital financings, and all sorts of mergers and acquisitions. He's also been involved in takeovers, corporate reorganizations, and strategic investment deals, both local and international.
Michael is a pro when it comes to the nitty-gritty details that keep a business running smoothly. He regularly dishes out advice on things like company formation, governance, compliance with securities laws, and drafting all kinds of agreements—from shareholder arrangements to complex commercial contracts in the innovation sector. He's also been on the board for Accelerate Okanagan, which supports tech entrepreneurs in the region. So, he's not just a lawyer; he’s embedded in the ecosystem.
When it comes to venture capital and funding rounds, Michael's been involved in some pretty big transactions. For example, he helped a Canadian venture capital firm lead a $30.7 million Series D for a marketing tech company based in California. He also worked on a convertible bridge note financing for a Toronto-based SaaS provider, and helped a micro-VC firm invest in a life sciences company. And that's just scratching the surface—he's been in the thick of angel rounds, seed rounds, and cross-border strategic investments.
If mergers and acquisitions are more your speed, Michael's been in the trenches there too. He’s advised on everything from a U.S. private equity firm buying up Canadian business assets to a TSX Venture Exchange-listed company acquiring a South Korean business. He's worked on deals involving major equity investments, like when he helped a global development bank invest in a TSX Venture Exchange company, and he's got a knack for spotting opportunities and navigating the complex world of M&A.
All in all, Michael is not just sitting around drafting legal docs—he's in the middle of the action, whether it's helping a virtual reality gaming startup get off the ground with angel funding or guiding a company through the process of a multi-million dollar acquisition. His deep ties to the tech community and experience in high-stakes transactions make him a powerhouse in corporate finance and venture capital.
You’ll find him hustling at Lawson Lundell’s Kelowna office, and he’s always ready to dive into a new challenge. Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned investor, if you need someone who understands both the legal and business sides of a deal, Michael's your guy.