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                George D. Crossman

                  Principal Partner Call to Bar: 1981 Sask. / 1987 Ont
                  * 416.306.1700
                  * E-Mail crossman@beardwinter.com
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                  George is a partner at Beard Winter LLP.

                  George focuses his practice on the mid-market and entrepreneurial client. His corporate/commercial practise includes the sale and acquisition of businesses, corporate restructures, shareholder and partnership agreements, and general corporate advice regarding the numerous legal issues (eg. succession and estate planning, employment arrangements, supplier and customer contracts, commercial disputes and IP matters) that his clients face on a day to day basis. He also practises in the area of real estate with a focus on commercial real estate, including purchase and sales and lender financings.

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        George is a partner at Beard Winter LLP.

        George focuses his practice on the mid-market and entrepreneurial client. His corporate/commercial practise includes the sale and acquisition of businesses, corporate restructures, shareholder and partnership agreements, and general corporate advice regarding the numerous legal issues (eg. succession and estate planning, employment arrangements, supplier and customer contracts, commercial disputes and IP matters) that his clients face on a day to day basis. He also practises in the area of real estate with a focus on commercial real estate, including purchase and sales and lender financings.

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                    George is a partner at Beard Winter LLP.

                    George focuses his practice on the mid-market and entrepreneurial client. His corporate/commercial practise includes the sale and acquisition of businesses, corporate restructures, shareholder and partnership agreements, and general corporate advice regarding the numerous legal issues (eg. succession and estate planning, employment arrangements, supplier and customer contracts, commercial disputes and IP matters) that his clients face on a day to day basis. He also practises in the area of real estate with a focus on commercial real estate, including purchase and sales and lender financings.

                    George also works with the commercial litigation department of the Firm providing corporate and commercial advice on matters relating to security enforcement, asset realisation, shareholder differences, and other business disputes.

                    His knowledge and experience, combined with his ability to get work completed in a cost-efficient and timely manner, has made George a highly sought after professional with a loyal client base. George sees himself as part of his clients’ team. He holds several directorships and also sits on a number of advisory committees to private corporations active in the manufacturing, technology, software and service sectors.

                    George offers a common-sense approach to the practice of law and brings sound practical advice to the negotiation table in all his dealings on behalf of his clients. He does not hesitate to use the expertise of his partners and associates in order to achieve results for his clients.

                    * Business Acquisitions and Dispositions
                    * Debt and Equity Financings
                    * Technology and Intellectual Property
                    * Employment Law
                    * Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Real Estate
                    * Commercial Real Estate Financing
                    * Estate and Trust Planning
                    * Estate and Trust Administration
                      LL.B., 1980
                      University of Ottawa
                      B.A., 1977
                      University of Western Ontario
                    * Ontario Bar Association
                        Tina Hodgins
                        Legal Assistant (Corporate)
                        416.306.1701
                        thodgins@beardwinter.com
                        Rachna Nagi
                        Legal Assistant
                        (416) 840-0633
                        rnagi@beardwinter.com
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