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Follow the Leader Distribution Company Ltd., a leading Canadian supplier of premium vaporization hardware, is now officially authorized to supply CCELL’s product portfolio—including cartridges, disposables, and batteries—across Canadian and select international markets. CCELL is the world’s leading provider of advanced vaporization hardware, trusted by top-tier cannabis brands across five continents. Known for its patented ceramic…

Canada’s immigration system has faced growing challenges due to rising incidents of immigration fraud, misrepresentation, and unethical behaviour. Addressing fraud is essential to strengthening public trust and the integrity of the immigration system. Fraudulent practices undermine fairness, perpetuate exploitation, and disadvantage honest applicants. Velletta Pedersen Christie’s Thanh Phan together with other members of the Canadian…

An established Vancouver Island heavy equipment rental company changed ownership for an aggregate purchase price of $560,000.00. Key aspects of the Share Purchase Agreement included a holdback to discharge 13 PPSA charges and strong representations and warranties to cover potential tax liabilities. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Purchaser in this transaction with a team led…

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…

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.

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…

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 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,…

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…

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…