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Estate of Renowned Author inks Multi-Book Publishing Agreement with French Publisher
December 18, 2025
Entertainment Law
Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Estate of a renowned international authorand Nobel Prize Candidate with a team led by Sankar Nair, who attended drafting and negotiating a multi-book publishing agreement with a French media conglomerate to translate, publish, distribute, and sell the author’s books by way of traditional and digital means. Sankar helped negotiate key…
Private International Company acquires Local Branding and Digital Design Agency
November 13, 2025
Buying and Selling a Business, Mergers and Acquisitions
An established Vancouver Island Branding and Digital Design Agency changed ownership for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $840,000.00. Key aspects of the Share Purchase Agreement included a reverse-earn-out provision and rollover equity issued to the Vendor. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Vendor in this transaction with a team led by Sankar Nair, who attended…
Local Hospitality Group Completes Purchase of Brewery
September 1, 2025
Buying and Selling a Business, Corporate and Business Financing, Incorporation, Intellectual Property
Local hospitality group completes an asset purchase of a beloved local brewery for an undisclosed amount. The sale of assets included equipment, supplies, goodwill, and intellectual property. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Vendor with a team led by Sankar Nair, who attended to finalizing closing documents and coordinating financing.
FTLD Named CCELL Authorized Canada Distributor
June 24, 2025
Cannabis Law, Intellectual Property, Startup Law
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…
Private BC Company Completes Purchase of Whistler Hair Salon
May 31, 2025
Buying and Selling a Business, Commercial Leasing, Incorporation, Intellectual Property
Private BC company completes an asset purchase of a Whistler salon for an undisclosed amount. The sale of assets included equipment, supplies, goodwill, transfer of lease, and assignment of intellectual property. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the Purchaser with a team led by Sankar Nair, who attended to closing the transaction prepared by the Purchaser’s broker.
Report on the State of Immigration Fraud in Canada
March 3, 2025
Immigration Law
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…
Private BC corporation completes purchase of shares in Vancouver Island heavy equipment rental company
March 1, 2025
Buying and Selling a Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Financing
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 purchases assets of Tug Eatery to open new restaurant
February 20, 2025
Buying and Selling a Business, Commercial Leasing, Mergers and Acquisitions
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
Buying and Selling a Business, Mergers and Acquisitions
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
Commercial Leasing
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…