Description
Gain a thorough understanding of a wide array of issues that can arise before, during and after a commercial transaction closes, as well as practice tips to help you manage, minimize or avoid these issues. Learn about tips, traps, and tribulations from planning lawyers and get a walkthrough of a precedent closing agenda ranging from standard to unique pre-closing matters.

You will also hear from a title insurer on how you can avoid the most common claims against commercial title insurance policies. Explore the Rules of Professional Conduct and learn what to do when the lawyer on the other side has not completed an undertaking. As well, you will obtain insights from a mediator on how best to avoid unnecessary litigation and save yourself from costly disputes.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Pamela Green, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Sarah Turney, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Planning to Close: Tips, Traps and Tribulations
Kimberly Beckman, Davies Howe LLP
Aaron Platt, Davies Howe LLP

Good Practice Management: Closing Agendas
Raymond Mikkola, Pallett Valo LLP
Harjot Atwal, Pallett Valo LLP

Common Commercial Title Insurance Claims
Wayne Lipton, Stewart Title Guaranty Company

Solicitors' Undertakings and Trust Conditions in Real Estate Practice: Some Regulatory Requirements and Best Practices
Caterina Galati, Consultant (formerly Senior Competence Counsel, Law Society of Ontario)

Common Pitfalls in Commercial Transactions: A Mediator's Perspective
Jennifer Egsgard, Egsgard Mediation