André Martin - Mann Lawyers

I am a senior member of the Business Law team at Mann Lawyers. As Co-Managing Partner, my practice areas include: corporate and commercial law professional corporations partnerships tax planning and reorganizations trust law and estate planning, including advising on and creating inter vivos, testamentary, alter ego, partner and employee trusts Section 85 rollovers, Section 86 and 51 share exchanges business acquisitions and sales commercial leasing franchise law for both Franchisors and Franchisees financing private company securities law Not-for-Profit/Charity and Foundations law shareholder matters and agreements mergers and acquisitions business succession planning and implementation Born in Ottawa and raised in Calgary, I obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Highest Honours) degree from Carleton University and a Baccalaureate of Law (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Ottawa. I was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1999. I attended the CBA for an in-depth program on tax law for lawyers and continue to attend most STEP programing. I have since practiced in small and mid-sized firm settings, as well as at the large national firm level. I use my considerable experience to assist our business clients in an efficient, client-focused manner. I am a member of the American Bar Association, Ottawa Board of Trade and the County of Carleton Law Association, the past President of the Capital Business Association and a member of the Board of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival and Foundation. I am a firm believer in this city and support many local charitable groups and causes. When not otherwise donating my time, I like to indulge in my passion for outdoor sports. In winter I am an avid downhill skier and, in the summer, I like to spend my time on the roads, cycling, paddling on the water or racing down the road on my Ninja Motorcycle. If you need help with any business-related issues, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or by email for a consultation.