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Ariel Laver, Partner | Information Technology

Ariel Laver, CPA, CA *

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2014
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Ariel Laver is a corporate/commercial lawyer in Vancouver who primarily provides strategic, legal and commercial advice to clients looking to acquire, transfer and develop technology. He also advises private companies on a wide range of issues including start-up and incorporation, commercial arrangements, financing transactions, M&A, and corporate reorganizations.

Ariel has substantial experience advising on and drafting agreements for a wide range of commercial matters, including technology procurement, software licensing, software as a service (SaaS) subscriptions, manufacturing, collaboration, joint development, consulting services, confidentiality, reseller and sales representative arrangements.

Prior to practising law, Ariel obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant designation while working with an international accounting firm.

Clients appreciate Ariel’s finance background, including his in-depth knowledge in accounting, business strategy, taxation and corporate governance matters, which allows him to better understand their strategic objectives and provide practical advice to fit their business needs.

Achievements

Client Work

  • TQ Ventures leads USD $5 million Seed round funding for RL Core Technologies, [Deal - TQ Ventures LLC], Venture capital fund secures seed investment.
  • Nordic Capital acquires Zafin, a leading provider of SAAS core modernization and transformation solutions, [Deal - Zafin Labs Americas Incorporated], Nordic Capital snaps up Canadian SaaS fintech Zafin
  • DataCore Mail Management Ltd. announces acquisition by 3CO Legacy Solutions Inc., [Deal - DataCore Mail Management Ltd.], Share purchase deal for DataCore Mail Management Ltd.
  • Quandri Technologies raises US$8.5M in Series A financing led by Seattle-based FUSE, [Deal - Quandri Technologies Inc.], Fasken advised Quandri Technologies in their US$8.5M Series A financing, led by Seattle-based FUSE.
  • MineSense Technologies closes US$42 million Series E financing led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, [Deal - MineSense Technologies Ltd.], MineSense Technologies completes US$42 million Series E financing led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management
  • Motion Metrics International Corp sold for C$150 million, [Deal - Motion Metrics International Corp.], Scottish engineering firm acquires Canadian mining technology firm, a leading developer of innovative AI and 3D rugged machine vision technology used in mines worldwide.
  • Allocadia acquired by BrandMaker, a portfolio company of Rubicon Technology Partners, [Deal - Allocadia Software Inc], Acquisition of Vancouver-based performance marketing software company by BrandMaker, a portfolio company of Rubicon Technology Partners.
  • Counsel to one of North America’s fastest growing candy companies, [Deal - SmartSweets Inc.]
  • The Bitfury Group partners with Hut 8 to establish North America's largest bitcoin datacenters, [Deal - Bitfury Group Limited]

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Alberta
  • B Comm, Accounting University of British Columbia

Community involvement

  • Director, Directorate of Agencies for School Health (DASH BC) (2015 – 2018)
  • Mentor in the World Trade Centre Vancouver’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) (2019-present)

Memberships & Affiliations

Knowledge

Events

News

Publications

  • Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemptions for B.C. Issuers, 9/7/2016
Article Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemptions for B.C. Issuers

Speaking Engagements

  • AI and ChatGPT: Understanding the Future of Business, 5/10/2023
  • Unruly AI: Navigating a World of Delegated Decisions and Sticky Consequences, 11/5/2019
Speaker AI and ChatGPT: Understanding the Future of Business Surrey Board of Trade location location Surrey, BC
Speaker Unruly AI: Navigating a World of Delegated Decisions and Sticky Consequences Fasken Symposium 2019 location location Vancouver, BC

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