Burns & Levinson Canada, a subsidiary of the Boston based law firm Burns & Levinson LLP, was formed in 2001 and assists Canadian and U.S. companies in doing business across borders. We work with Canadian companies in all provinces and territories spanning from Newfoundland to British Columbia, as well as with U.S. companies looking to do business in these regions. Burns & Levinson Canada maintains two offices with one located in Montreal, Quebec and one in Boston, MA USA.
Our Services:
US LEGAL COUNSEL
Burns & Levinson Canada works closely with the law firm Burns & Levinson LLP in providing U.S. legal assistance to Canadian companies. Burns & Levinson specializes in business law, securities, finance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, tax, real estate, intellectual property, science and technology, environmental law, employment, business litigation and private client services. The law firm represents entrepreneurs and inventors, emerging businesses, privately and publicly held companies, as well as individuals regionally, nationally and internationally. Burns & Levinson’s main office is based in Boston and has other offices in Providence, R.I. and Washington, D.C.
FINANCING AND VENTURE CAPITAL GUIDANCE
Our network of regional, national and international venture capital funds and financial institutions provides companies with access to potential funding sources and investors. Through our affiliation with Burns & Levinson LLP, we assure that services related to the due diligence process, financing documentation, negotiations and closings are provided.
We also provide introductions to investors on an ongoing basis as well as through our US/Canada Venture Capital Pipeline (Pipeline) events. The Pipeline is held three to four times a year in Boston, MA.
US/CANADA VENTURE CAPITAL PIPELINE
More information on the Pipeline event.
FACILITATING TRADE MISSIONS
Burns & Levinson Canada works with other parties in organizing trade missions to encourage cross-border expansion. Burns & Levinson Canada, with assistance of specialized consultants, helps companies prepare to meet with U.S. investors. This includes reviewing companies’ presentations and developing a strategy to meet with U.S. investors.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Burns & Levinson Canada assists clients in determining the best methods and strategies for growth into new markets. We can help Canadian companies with issues related to entering the U.S. market and U.S. companies with issues regarding conducting business in Canada. Burns & Levinson Canada, through the law firm Burns & Levinson, can identify issues and solutions unique to cross-border transactions.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Burns & Levinson Canada assists companies to navigate the regulatory maze and ensure all governmental policies and procedures—federal, state, provincial and local—are followed. As appropriate, we work with the attorneys of Burns & Levinson LLP, Canadian law firms, accountants and other experts to address these issues.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Our working relationships with U.S. and Canadian government officials and their staffs provide our clients with information and access to key decision-makers.