At Laimon Business Law, we focus on a multidisciplinary approach to franchise and business law while routinely handling matters relating to residential and commercial real estate closings, commercial leasing, acquisitions and sales, trade-mark applications, business associations, reorganizations, construction liens, financing and the enforcement of rights and obligations and employment issues. We also have experience resolving matrimonial disputes. We draft domestic agreements and work… Show more At Laimon Business Law, we focus on a multidisciplinary approach to franchise and business law while routinely handling matters relating to residential and commercial real estate closings, commercial leasing, acquisitions and sales, trade-mark applications, business associations, reorganizations, construction liens, financing and the enforcement of rights and obligations and employment issues. We also have experience resolving matrimonial disputes. We draft domestic agreements and work with divorce applicants/respondents to resolve their family issues inside or outside of the court room. Show less

Serving as an articling student to Kenneth S. Laimon. At Laimon Business Law, we focus on a multidisciplinary approach to franchise and business law while routinely handling matters relating to commercial leasing, acquisitions and sales, trade-mark applications, business associations, reorganizations, financing and the enforcement of rights and obligations and employment issues.

- Served as point-of-contact for film and television studio legal counsel and producers- Drafted and reviewed financing and security agreements, production services agreements- Consulted on the legal efficacy of key clauses in CFC’s favour for various service agreements- Conducted several federal and multi-provincial due diligence searches and registrations - Negotiated and completed financing transactions from due diligence through to closing- Prepared, drafted and managed… Show more - Served as point-of-contact for film and television studio legal counsel and producers- Drafted and reviewed financing and security agreements, production services agreements- Consulted on the legal efficacy of key clauses in CFC’s favour for various service agreements- Conducted several federal and multi-provincial due diligence searches and registrations - Negotiated and completed financing transactions from due diligence through to closing- Prepared, drafted and managed in-house corporate minute books, annual filings/resolutions - Responsible for updating the President on fluctuating government tax legislation; Researched, analyzed and drafted memoranda on a broad range of legal issues, including: workers’ compensation, production insurance, non-resident tax waivers, permanent establishment, and matters relating to the film and television production industry Show less

Serving as an alternative point-of-contact for Studio/Producer counsel and responsible for drafting contracts, preparing and managing minute books, annual filings and resolutions, drafting financing and security documents and general corporate legal matters for approximately 150 - 200 international film and television production companies.

Conducted interviews with clients on a variety of legal issues. Investigated and researched relevant legal information and guidelines for advice. Delivered complex legal advice in an adaptable and comprehensible manner to legal aid clientele.

Reported to Director, Legal Affairs and Tax Incentives of Canada Film Capital (CFC), Jennifer Liscio, and to President of CFC, David Carter. Prepared by-laws, organizing documents and minute books for CFC-owned production services companies. Filed annual reports, prepared annual resolutions, drafted Production Services and Consulting Services Agreements for productions serviced by CFC. Researched general legal issues pertaining to film and television industries.