LSBC's 11th Annual Invest in BC Conference

Set Up for Success: Earnouts and CVRs in Life Sciences M&A

Nov
3
2026

Date: November 3, 2026

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Matthew Atkey and Lee Johnson are speaking at LSBC's 11th Annual Invest in BC Conference in Vancouver, which convenes over 100 investors to foster high-value connections, relevant conversations, partnerships, and investment.

The panel, "Set Up for Success: Earnouts and CVRs in Life Sciences M&A," will explore contingent purchase price mechanics in life sciences M&A, including current deal trends and litigation, key negotiation considerations, and strategies for mitigating potential disputes. The discussion will also cover the role of intellectual property and how earnouts intersect with seller indemnities and representation and warranty insurance.

Mintz is a proud sponsor of LSBC's 11th Annual Invest in BC Conference, which brings together over 100 investors from across North America and showcases 25 innovative companies shaping the future of life sciences.

Professionals

  • Matthew Atkey
  • Lee A. Johnson, PhD

    • Related Practices

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

    • Related Industries

  • Life Sciences

    • Speakers

    Matthew Atkey

    Matthew Atkey

    Speaker

    Matthew Atkey is a Partner at Mintz who helps clients in the life sciences and technology sectors execute financings, private placements, public offerings, and other transactions. He also counsels life sciences companies on commercial agreements and advises clients on matters involving Canadian corporate and securities law.
    Lee A. Johnson, PhD

    Lee A. Johnson, PhD

    Speaker

    Lee A. Johnson, PhD is a Partner and intellectual property attorney at Mintz as well as a registered Patent Agent. He advises clients on IP matters from patent prosecution and portfolio management to disputes to transactions. Lee represents clients across a variety of industries, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and AgTech and FoodTech.