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Leonard M. Gold

Leonard M. Gold

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Office Phone: 617.345.3831
Alternate Phone: 514.989.3151
Location: Boston, MA
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Massachusetts
New York

Experience:

Leonard M. Gold is the Managing Director of Burns & Levinson Canada Co. and a Partner in Burns & Levinson LLP. He provides cross-border assistance to Canadian companies seeking to develop operations in the United States and to U.S. companies wishing to establish a presence in Canada. He has lectured to Canadian entrepreneurs on doing business in the United States, including accessing the financial market and corporate formation. Mr. Gold also works with trade organizations in both countries to facilitate trade missions.

Prior to joining Burns & Levinson Canada he was a principal in the law firm of Lakin, Solomon & Gold, P.A and was Vice President, Financial Institutions and Government Relations for the Canadian consulting entity of Gabel International. In both of these roles, Mr. Gold was instrumental in organizing seminars, workshops and conferences that facilitated the introduction of U.S. businesses to investment opportunities in Canada.

In addition to his U.S./Canada relations practice, he has extensive experience in the practice of bankruptcy and insolvency. He has special expertise in assisting multinational companies on the impact of United States bankruptcy law, with emphasis on Canada.

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Quotes:

  • 11/16/2009, Telegraph-Journal - Talk of Hydro-Québec dominates conference
    Leonard Gold was quoted in this article by Brett Bundale.
  • 4/15/2009, Travel New England: Boston's Airport & South Station Journals - Bostonian promotes open Canada trade
    Leonard Gold was quoted in this article.
  • 11/8/2008, The Chronicle Herald - Atlantic area should benefit from American green trend, meeting told
    Len Gold was quoted in this article by Mark Taylor. He discusses the interest from U.S. investors for businesses with clean technologies.
  • 11/7/2008, The Telegraph Journal - Capital-Seeking Expansion: Investment entrepreneurs aim to create 'pipeline' between province and U.S. investors
    Len Gold was extensively quoted in this article by Quentin Casey, discussing the importance of connecting Canadian companies with American investors.

Recent Articles and Publications:

2010 Canadian Federal Budget Removes Obstacle to Investments by U.S. Equity Investors
Burns & Levinson Canada Client Update, March 2010

Cross-Border Insolvencies
Focus [Page 2], Spring 2009

Exchangeable Share Structure Allows U.S. VC Investors to Look to Canada
Focus, Fall 2005

U.S. Venture Capital Financing
Montreal Business Magazine, April 2003

Speaking Engagements:

Spring Meeting ABA Section of International Law, 4.16.2010
Location: New York, NY
Role: Moderator
Topic: The New World of Cross-Border Insolvency

New England Canada Business Council (NECBC) 11th Annual U.S./Canada Technology Business Forum, 2.3.2010
Role: Co-Chair

American Bar Association Event, 4.14.2009
Role: Speaker
Topic: Legal Tactics and Judicial Cooperation in Cross Border Insolvencies

Forum on US-Canada Relations Under the Next President, 9.9.2008
Role: Host
The state of the economy and foreign policy have emerged as top issues in this year’s presidential campaign. This forum will address potential shifts in U.S.-Canada policy in the next presidential administration. Get an inside look at Democrat and Republican policies regarding our strategic U.S.-Canada relationship and potential implications for the future U.S.-Canada business relationship

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