Stikeman Elliott Perspectives

Disclosure of Personal Information: Key Compliance Considerations

When can companies lawfully disclose personal information to law enforcement and other government agencies? Join David, Danielle, and Rachel as they discuss the challenge of identifying when disclosure is required by law and when it may be permitted by law. While over-disclosure can lead to complaints from privacy regulators as well as from users whose personal information was disclosed without consent, in certain circumstances, timely voluntary disclosures by businesses can be key to preventing harm to or by users. Thank you for tuning in to Perspectives. 🔗 To stay connected and receive the latest updates, subscribe to our podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts 🔗 Follow Stikeman Elliott on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stikeman-elliott-llp 🔗 For more information and resources, visit: stikeman.com/perspectives

Search Funds 2025: Perspectives From Our Toronto Seminar (Part 2)

In part 2 of our Toronto seminar, Jared Bachynski and Mario Nigro host a panel of self-funded searchers/operators and independent sponsors to discuss their experiences with building and acquiring businesses. The challenges of navigating this less linear, more improvisational terrain are examined by Paige Addesi (Explora Partners), Garrett Clyne (Cassiar Partners), Michael Platt (CARMA Corp.), Avneet Multani (Strive Equity Partners), and Eric Silber (Runway Holdings Ltd.). Thank you for tuning in to Perspectives. 🔗 To stay connected and receive the latest updates, subscribe to our podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts 🔗 Follow Stikeman Elliott on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stikeman-elliott-llp 🔗 For more information and resources, visit: stikeman.com/videos-podcasts

Search Funds 2025: Perspectives From Our Toronto Seminar (Part 1)

On November 12, 2025, Stikeman Elliott’s Toronto Search Funds Seminar brought together leading voices from Canada’s search fund space to discuss their experiences and expectations for the future. Hosted by Jared Bachynski and Mario Nigro, the discussion was divided into two parts: traditional search and self-funded search. Key themes from the traditional search panel included the characteristics of a successful searcher, the importance of personal relationships, distinctions between the Canadian and U.S. search spaces, post-acquisition strategy and the transitioning of sellers. Joining Jared and Mario were Jon Piurko of Sage Capital Partners, River Ewing of Hadley Family Capital, Curtis Colbary of Balowick Capital and Rebel Vac Systems, Steve Divitkos of Mineola Search Partners, and Rob Luck of Legate Partners. Thank you for tuning in to Perspectives. 🔗 To stay connected and receive the latest updates, subscribe to our podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts 🔗 Follow Stikeman Elliott on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stikeman-elliott-llp 🔗 For more information and resources, visit: stikeman.com/videos-podcasts

Search Funds 2025: Alberta Perspectives (Part 2)

In part two of our Calgary seminar, hosts Kevin Guenther and Mario Nigro lead a Q&A with panellists on critical topics shaping the search fund space: valuation dynamics, strategies for creating value, trends in deal size, the role of industry experience, and the current state of government support. Panellists included Parsa Samavati (Rumi Capital), Alan Kelly (Belong Capital), Mark Broadfoot (Rundle Rock Capital), James Scott (Hadley Family Capital), and Jon Piurko (Sage Capital Partners). Thank you for tuning in to Perspectives. 🔗 To stay connected and receive the latest updates, subscribe to our podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts 🔗 Follow Stikeman Elliott on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stikeman-elliott-llp 🔗 For more information and resources, visit: stikeman.com/videos-podcasts

Search Funds 2025: Alberta Perspectives (Part 1)

Hosted in Calgary by Kevin Guenther and Mario Nigro of Stikeman Elliott, this seminar brought together a diverse panel of searchers and investors to discuss the evolving landscape of search funds in western Canada. This podcast covers the first half of the session, in which the panelists discussed the keys to success for a searcher, deal sourcing strategies, roll-up strategies, industry dynamics, and market trends. Panelists included Parsa Samavati (Rumi Capital), Alan Kelly (Belong Capital), Mark Broadfoot (Rundle Rock Capital), James Scott (Hadley Family Capital), and Jon Piurko (Sage Capital Partners). Thank you for tuning in to Perspectives. 🔗 To stay connected and receive the latest updates, subscribe to our podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts 🔗 Follow Stikeman Elliott on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stikeman-elliott-llp 🔗 For more information and resources, visit: stikeman.com/videos-podcasts