I’m a Partner at Dentons, the National Co-Leader for the Agribusiness Group and the Edmonton Co-Leader for the Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies Group. I assist clients in navigating the complex intersections of technology and corporate/commercial law. My experience extends across a wide range of legal services. I draft, review and negotiate a broad range of technology-related and corporate/commercial agreements, assisting clients with all aspects of their business, from organization, structural management, operational, financing, succession and exit transactions (i.e., mergers and acquisitions). I provide guidance on corporate issues relating to statutory requirements, shareholder and director relations, liability concerns, shareholder and partnership agreements, in addition to addressing disputes related to them.My clientele is diverse, ranging from technology startups and health care innovators to oil and gas companies and family-owned businesses. I advise clients on the challenges of family-owned businesses, devising innovative solutions for business continuity, ownership transitions and family-related issues. I also advise franchisors and franchisees across various industries including agribusiness, retail, automotive and industrial, helping them grow and manage their businesses while mitigating risks associated with franchising operations.In the venture technology sector, I guide clients through scaling initiatives via strategic partnerships and joint ventures. I have worked with many clients that have formed partnerships with First Nations, to explore new markets and operational efficiencies. I assist clients in software licensing, implementation support, service level and maintenance agreements. I have also developed strategic solutions for clients in highly regulated fields, including life sciences. I also provide guidance on regulatory compliance, clinical trial agreements and ancillary documents for two of Canada’s largest research-intensive universities. My focus areas include confidentiality, material transfer, licensing, service, grant, collaboration and consulting agreements, focusing on the commercialization of valuable intellectual property.