Brian Reiss
Brian Reiss
Partner
905.273.3022 Ext. 278
breiss@pallettvalo.com
Brian Reiss is a member of the firm's Business Law Practice and Privacy Law Group.
Practice
Brian practices in the area of corporate/commercial law. His practice includes the structuring and establishment of new businesses, the reorganization of existing businesses, and advising businesses in connection with all legal aspects of their business operations. He has extensive experience drafting and negotiating various types of operating agreements such as customer and supplier agreements, employment and consulting agreements, distribution agreements, franchise agreements, leases and licenses. He also prepares and negotiates shareholders’ agreements and advises on shareholders’ disputes.
A large part of Brian’s practice is transaction based. His specialty is in advising with respect to private company mergers and acquisitions. He also has experience in secured financing transactions and in acting for businesses raising capital through different types of private placements.
Brian’s clients include businesses of all sizes in myriad industries including service, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, distribution and software development.
Community Involvement
Board of Directors, Rapport Youth & Family Servies
Education
B.A., University of Western Ontario (1989)
LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School (1992)
Called to the Ontario Bar, 1994
Publications
- Selling a Business 'The Legal Issues' (May 2008)
- Purchasing a Business 'The Legal Issues' (March 2008)
- Privacy Policy (Updated) (February 2008)
- Privacy Law 2 'What it Means to your Business' (June 2004)
- Life Cycle Of A Deal (February 2004)
- Privacy Law 'What it Means to your Business' (October 2003)
Videos
- Preparing your Business for Sale (February 2010)
- The Pitfalls of Partnership discussed on In Business (November 2008)