Sankar Nair
Associate
Sankar is a business lawyer who has developed businesses in the e-commerce space since he was 16 years old. Prior to law school, Sankar founded and continues to operate a unique start-up company offering niche products with sales of over 20,000 units and counting. In his third year of law school, Sankar conceptualized and developed a special effects product during his second year, which was featured in 11 different publications in print and online. He now has over 14 years of experience in business structuring, product manufacturing, supply chain management, asset purchasing, marketing, licensing, and wholesale distribution. He draws from these experiences when providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and negotiating successful outcomes for his clients.
Some of Sankar’s representative work includes:
- Assisting clients with business acquisitions and sales ranging from $30,000 to over $5M;
- Drafting strategic distribution agreements for e-commerce companies, suppliers and manufacturers;
- Advising start-ups with founders’ agreements, shareholders’ agreements, service agreements and employee stock option plans;
- Assisting artists, musicians, adult entertainers, producers, publishers and record labels with licensing and intellectual property matters;
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases; and
- General corporate maintenance, corporate structuring and commercial risk management.
Although Sankar was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, he now calls Victoria home. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Victoria and completed his Articles with Velletta Pedersen Christie. In his free time, Sankar enjoys spending time with family, travelling, managing his e-commerce business, and learning about developments in economics and technology.
- Professional Associations
- Community Involvement
- Professional Associations
- Ministry of the Attorney General of British Columbia: Approved lawyer for the authentication of notarized documents for use by foreign consulates
- The Victoria Bar Association
- The Law Society of British Columbia
- Community Involvement
Sankar’s commitment to community service is as strong as his entrepreneurial drive. He serves as a mentor for the UVic Coast Capital Innovation Centre, guiding early-stage start-ups, and for the UVic Gustavson School of Business, mentoring business students. Sankar also provides guidance to local start-ups as a community mentor through VIATEC. Through these experiences, he also had the privilege of sitting as a judge for the 2024 First Robotics Competition Canadian Pacific Regional and the 2024 RBC Case Competition for UVic business students. Sankar’s dedication to community service also extends to not-for-profit organizations, where he has previously worked with Access Pro-Bono, Pro-Bono Students of Canada, Reconciliation Canada, and the YMCA Plus-One Mentorship program.
Results
Café Malabar purchases assets of Tug Eatery to open new restaurant
February 20, 2025
Café Malabar, voted Canada’s 5th best new restaurant by Air Canada enRoute magazine in 2024 and recipient of YAM Magazine’s 2024 Best Restaurant Award, was one of the restaurants affected by a closure of a shared kitchen space in the Victoria Public Market in December 2024. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented Café Malabar with a team…
Experienced Pharmacy Group completes purchase of assets of local full service Pharmacy
December 13, 2024
Private company completes the purchase of assets of local Victoria full service Pharmacy for fair an reasonable price. The sale of assets included equipment, inventory, goodwill, leasehold improvements, contacts, assigned contracts, and intellectual property. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Purchaser with a team led by Sankar Nair who attended to final negotiations and closing matters.
ONO POKE expands into Mayfair Mall
July 17, 2024
Offering Hawaiian bowls, plates, beverages and more, the traditional taste of the aloha state served by ONO POKE is coming to Mayfair Mall. The expansion to Mayfair Mall, opening July 20th, 2024, marks ONO POKE’s third location serving south Vancouver Island. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented ONO POKE with a team led by Sankar Nair who…
BC corporation purchases shares of minority shareholder for $2.4M
July 16, 2024
In a complex commercial law transaction, a minority corporate shareholder (the “Shareholder”) owning shares in an operating company (the “OpCo”) sold some of its shareholdings back to the OpCo. The proposed agreement was first structured for an aggregate purchase price of $6.4M with $2.4M paid upon closing for all of the issued and outstanding shares…
Local BC company acquires rights as a franchisee to operate an innovative drone business
June 1, 2024
Local BC company acquires rights to operate a unique commercial glass and facade cleaning business featuring innovative drones that efficiently and effectively wash windows and siding. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Franchisee with a team led by Sankar Nair who attended to reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Documents in accordance with the Franchises Act and negotiating,…
Established Air Conditioning and Heat Pump business changes ownership
May 31, 2024
An established Vancouver Island air conditioning and heat pump sales and installation business changed ownership for an aggregate purchase price of $450,000.00. Key aspects of the Share Purchase Agreement included the assignment of a commercial lease, adjustments for accounts receivables, and a small holdback to cover potential accounts payable. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Vendor…
BC restauranteurs offering specialty pizza acquire assets to expand late-night food options near the University of Victoria
January 12, 2024
A local BC company acquired the equipment of an existing restaurant to expand late-night food options available to the Cedar Hill, Hillside, and Gordon Head communities near the University of Victoria. Students, night owls, and individuals working late hours welcome additional after-hours options to the neighbourhood. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the local company with a…
Two popular Vancouver Island restaurants change ownership
November 30, 2023
Two popular Vancouver Island restaurants changed ownership for an aggregate purchase price of $550,000. Key aspects of the two Share Purchase Agreements included vendor take-back financing, transfer of liquor licenses, assignment of commercial leases, issuing promissory notes, and securing general security agreements. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Vendors in this transaction with a team led…
Private company completes sale of assets of e-commerce business to international distributor
June 23, 2023
Private company completes the sale of assets of e-commerce e-scooter business to an international distributor. The sale of assets included inventory and intellectual property. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Vendor with a team led by Sankar Nair who attended to drafting, revising, negotiating, and finalizing the Asset Purchase Agreement, Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement, and ancillary…
E-Commerce client finalizes $2.1M international exclusive licensing and distribution deal with global distributor
June 22, 2023
A confidential e-commerce client finalizes a multi-year exclusive licensing and distribution deal with a global distribution company valued at USD $2.1 million dollars. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the licensor with a team led by Sankar Nair who attended to drafting, revising, negotiating, and finalizing the exclusive licensing and distribution agreement. Key components of the deal…