Gerald (J.R.) Beaudrie II joined the firm's Toronto office in 2006, after summering and articling with the firm.
J.R.'s well-rounded business practice enables him to provide effective representation to clients dealing with the complex set of laws and regulations affecting their companies and partnerships.
His practice is focused on general corporate and commercial matters, including: business structuring and organization, restructurings and reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance including private placements and credit facilities, and the preparation and negotiation of contracts, agreements and corporate documents.
March 2018
Drafting Critical Boilerplate Provisions
Speaker, CBA Skilled Lawyer Series 2018, Toronto, Ontario
March 2018
Buying and Selling a Business: A Comprehensive Guide
Speaker, OBA - Professional Development, Toronto, Ontario
July 2017
Mergers and Acquisitions
Speaker, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law - Youth Summer Program, Toronto, Ontario
July 2016
Mergers and Acquisitions
Speaker, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law - Youth Summer Program, Toronto, Ontario
July 2015
Mergers and Acquisitions
Speaker, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law - Youth Summer Program, Toronto, Ontario
April 2015
Risk Allocation in Commercial Agreements
Speaker, Federated Press – 11th Essentials of Commercial Contracts Course, Toronto, Ontario
July 2014
Mergers and Acquisitions
Speaker, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, Youth Summer Program, Toronto, Ontario
May 2014
Risk Allocation in Commercial Agreements
Speaker, 9th Essentials of Commercial Contracts, Federated Press Course, Toronto, Ontario
March 2014
Exit Strategies and Dissolution
Course Leader and Speaker, Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and Joint Ventures, Federated Press Course, Toronto, Ontario
May 2013
Giving up equity to build your brand
Participant in Shimmerman Penn LLP roundtable presentation, ICA Forum of Independent Agencies Session, Institute of Communication Agencies, Toronto, Ontario
May 2013
Risk Allocation in Commercial Agreements
Speaker, 7th Essentials of Commercial Contracts, Federated Press Course, Toronto, Ontario
April 2012
Core Elements of the Purchase Agreement
Speaker, Your First Acquisition Transaction (YLD), Ontario Bar Association CLE Program, Toronto, Ontario