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Snell, Peter V., Gowling WLG Vancouver - (604) 891-2281 - peter.snell@gowlingwlg.com
Peter Snell is a partner in the Vancouver office of Gowling WLG. His practice is primarily focused on domestic
and international franchising, licensing and product distribution. He also assists his international clients with
general business law and intellectual property law issues in Canada. In addition to franchise-related matters,
Snell assists businesses with corporate reorganizations, corporate governance issues, mergers and acquisitions,
joint ventures, and negotiating and draing commercial agreements. He has been recognized as a leading
franchise lawyer in e Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, as well as in e Best Lawyers in Canada, Who's
Who Legal, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers and Who's Who Legal: Canada. He has also been
listed as a Canadian Legal Eagle by the Franchise Times. Snell is a frequent writer and speaker on franchise law
issues, and currently serves as a director and GC of the Canadian Franchise Association and as chair of the
Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the American Bar Association's Business Law Section.
Rebane, Blair A., Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Vancouver - (604) 640-4130 - brebane@blg.com
Partner and national leader of BLG's Franchise and Distribution Group. Vancouver regional leader of the
firm's Auto Industry Group. Practices franchise and distribution law. Experienced in preparation of all types
of franchise, distribution and dealership contracts. Acts for a number of Canada's most significant franchisors,
distributors and manufacturers in both agreement preparation and litigation matters. Authored papers and
articles for publications such as globeandmail.com, Franchise Canada magazine and Canadian Business Fran-
chise Directory. Frequent speaker at conferences and seminars. Adjunct Professor at the University of British
Columbia, Faculty of Law (1999 to 2011). Called to the British Columbia Bar in 1995. Received the 2012
Canadian Franchise Association's Vince Nichols Award for "demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit and
dedication as a volunteer for the betterment of the franchise community" and their 2006 Franchise Support
Services Recognition Award.
Bish, David, Torys LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7353 - dbish@torys.com
Practice focuses on all aspects of bankruptcy, insolvency, proposals, windups, liquidations, reorganizations,
restructurings, receiverships and security enforcement, and on corporate governance issues in distressed cir-
cumstances, as well as extensive experience in cross-border matters. Also engaged regularly on commercial
financing, private-equity and M&A transactions. A trusted advisor to a wide range of parties, including lead-
ing corporations, financial institutions, distressed investors and professional services/business advisory firms.
A member of numerous legal and professional organizations in the field of bankruptcy and insolvency law,
including the Insolvency Institute of Canada and the International Insolvency Institute's "Next Gen" Leader-
ship Program (Class I). Speaks regularly at conferences on insolvency and restructuring law. Authored num-
erous articles and has contributed to various publications, including the Insolvency Institute of Canada and
the Canadian Bankruptcy Reports. Ontario Bar, 1999. LLB, 1997, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University.
FRANCHISING LAW / INSOLVENCY & FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING
INSOLVENCY &
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