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Agreements & Contracts

We review, draft, and negotiate legal documents tailored to your needs – from complex commercial agreements to straightforward NDAs. In every matter, our focus is to support your day-to-day operations, advance strategic growth, and safeguard your interests against unforeseen risks.

Share Purchase Agreement (Seller Markup).docx

8.2 Seller Indemnification.

From and after the Closing, Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer and its Affiliates and Representatives from and against any and all Losses Affiliates and Representatives from and against any and all Losses Losses actually incurred, paid, or accrued arising out of or resulting from: (a) any breach of any representation or warranty of Seller contained in this Agreement; (b) any breach or non-fulfillment of any covenant or obligation of Seller; and (c) any Excluded Liability, whether or not foreseeable. whether or not foreseeable in each case to the extent directly arising out of such matter.

Seller shall remain liable for all damages available at law. Seller shall remain liable for all damages available at law Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller shall not be liable for any consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, except to the extent actually awarded to a third party in connection with a Third-Party Claim.

Buyer may recover all post-Closing indemnifiable Losses. Buyer may recover all post-Closing indemnifiable Losses Buyer shall not be entitled to recovery unless aggregate Losses exceed $650,000, after which Seller shall be liable only for Losses in excess of such amount.

This Agreement does not limit other remedies. This Agreement does not limit other remedies The indemnification rights in this Section 8.2 shall be the sole and exclusive monetary remedy of Buyer following the Closing, except in the case of Fraud.

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Corporate Transactions

We provide end-to-end strategic support on a wide array of business-critical corporate transactions - combining strategic judgment with disciplined execution, from diligence through to closing.

  1. Structuring

    Shape deal terms, scope, and timelines before papering starts.

  2. Diligence

    Review core documents, surface issues, and keep the process moving.

  3. Execution

    Coordinate signing, closing, and the key post-closing steps.

Examples of What We Can Handle:

  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Divestitures & sales
  • Minority investments
  • Joint ventures
  • Founder exits
  • Corporate reorganizations

Startup, Growth, & Venture

Counsel across formation, financing, hiring, and scale for founder-led and venture-backed teams.

  1. Formation

    Set up entities, founder arrangements, and early governance.

  2. Financing

    Prepare for SAFEs, notes, priced rounds, and investor diligence.

  3. Scaling

    Support hiring, equity grants, and commercial readiness as you grow.

Examples of What We Can Handle:

  • Entity formation
  • Founder arrangements
  • SAFEs and notes
  • Seed financings
  • Equity plans
  • Advisor agreements
  • Hiring documents
  • Investor diligence

Corporate Governance

Board, equity, and governance support for clear decisions and clean records.

  1. Board Support

    Prepare approvals, minutes, and materials for major company actions.

  2. Equity

    Handle issuances, option grants, and cap table-related approvals.

  3. Recordkeeping

    Keep books, policies, and governance records current and organized.

Examples of What We Can Handle:

  • Board consents
  • Stockholder approvals
  • Option grants
  • Cap table updates
  • Officer appointments
  • Subsidiary maintenance
  • Corporate records
  • Governance policies

About Us

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Michael Xia

Founder & Attorney

Michael serves as outside counsel and advisor to businesses and individuals seeking highly flexible, customized solutions across corporate and transactional matters. Michael previously practiced as a corporate attorney at leading law firms in the United States and Canada. Drawing on his background in finance, Michael approaches legal issues with a business-first mindset.

Former Experience

  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (New York)
  • Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (Toronto)
  • White & Case LLP (New York)

Education

  • J.D. - University of Toronto Faculty of Law
  • B.Com. - University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • Ontario, Canada
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