Areas of Practice

Corporate and Securities
Capital Pool Companies
Real Estate Joint Venture
Equity Financing
Debt Financing
Acquisitions/Dispositions

John D. Wright is a founding partner of the firm. John graduated from the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 1972 and his LL.B. in 1975 and was called to the Bar in 1977.

John’s preferred areas of practice are securities and corporate law relating to owner operated and junior public companies. He has particular expertise in the areas of capital pool companies, real estate joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity financing.

Associations

John is a director of several private and public companies. He has served as a board member of different private clubs and charities and coached hockey and other children’s teams. He is an avid squash player, golfer and all-round sportsman. He is married with three grown children.

Recent Transactions

Private Placements
Rights Offerings
Stock Option Plans
TSX Listings
Debt Financing
Convertible Debt
Acquisitions/Dispositions
Purchase Agreements
Due Diligence
Capital Pool Companies including prospectus, listing and qualifying transactions
Material Contracts including shareholder, partnership, co-ownership, franchise and distribution agreements
Venture Capital Structuring including subscriptions, due diligence, shareholders security, employment, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, stock option plans and agreements, share appreciation rights plans
Co-Ownerships and Limited Partnerships
Equity Syndications