Bacchus Announces New Associate
April 23rd, 2009
We’d also like to introduce Peter Torn, a new associate who has joined the Bacchus team after leaving Lang Michener. Peter Torn joins our office from a national law firm with nearly 15 years of global experience in law and in business. His practice will initially focus on advising clients on corporate and commercial matters. Mr. Torn has advised technology companies in licensing and corporate finance. His business counseling has included direct involvement in private placements, takeover and share purchase offers, asset purchase agreements, corporate restructurings, and disclosure and governance matters.
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Torn worked for two of the world’s largest technology companies and for the largest global management company; using his insight gained as a strategic consultant, he takes a comprehensive approach to resolving legal issues from a management viewpoint and is well equipped to serve as both a legal and business advisor to companies of all size.
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Sustainability 2008
November 17th, 2008
Bacchus Corporate and Securities Law participated as exhibitors and speakers in Sustainability 2008 Canada’s Green Investment Conference, which took place at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre on October 24 and 25, 2008. Sustainability 2008 is the first major Canadian investment conference focused exclusively on the Green Tech sector prospects. The list of participants and speakers included leading Clean Tech organizations in such sectors as alternative energy, green construction, clean transportation, recycling, carbon capture and air purification.
35 speakers presented at the event on opportunities in clean technologies, regulatory drivers, and Canada’s international Clean Tech profile. Robert Galletti, Associate was one of the speakers at the conference. Robert Galletti was speaking on the topic of Capital Raising and Tax Incentives for Emerging Businesses in Canada. Robert provided an overview of British Columbia securities law and the recent legislative changes that can significantly impact companies’ capital raising strategies. With respect to federal and provincial SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) tax incentive program Robert highlighted major advantages it presents to Clean Tech businesses and delineated eligibility criteria of the program.
Tags: green tech, law, robert galletti, securities, sustainability, technology
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