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      <image:caption>In today’s environment, business survival often means the temporary or permanent layoff of valued employees. This is a difficult and emotional time for all parties. Accord can assist in key areas including: Mediation of separation packages and wrongful dismissal claims; Pre-rightsizing advisory services; Support for the business transition and new operating models Mediation can also significantly shorten the time needed to resolve matters so that all parties can gain closure and move forward without the stress, emotion and delay of litigation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whether it is to pre-plan an estate, or for administration after the passing of a loved one, common matters suitable for mediation and ADR include: Beneficiaries and distributions under wills or intestacy; Powers of Attorney; ‘Life interests’ in real properties; Charities as beneficiaries Accord can assist you or your estate trustees in reaching respectful, balanced and confidential resolutions among beneficiaries and stakeholders.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Perhaps your life’s work has been to build a successful business, one that doesn’t have an easily transferred book such as a financial or medical practice. From farming to manufacturing, Accord can work with you on: Succession planning for the family business; Multi-generational farm and related agricultural businesses; Interim or transitional management support; Business valuations and sales</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Today, it is common for properties and assets to be shared across extended family, and across generations. In turn, even the friendliest families can be challenged by how to equitably share the enjoyment and responsibilities for these family treasures. Accord can assist with: Family cottages, farms, and other legacy properties; ‘Life interests’ in real properties; Access and maintenance plans; Sale and transfers of interests</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With its panel of mediators and senior executives from the global software, technology and telecommunications industries, Accord is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges and nuances of this rapidly evolving sector, the rise of technology ecosystems and the nuances of strategic partnerships and alliances.   Whether it is to evaluate an opportunity before committing; updating or refining a joint venture, or working through a contractual dispute, Accord should be your first choice.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Litigating business and commercial disputes can be expensive, time-consuming, and destructive of brand, relationships and goodwill.  Moreover, the diversion of resources and management attention can dilute, rather than build, business value.   Mediation can offer the benefits of confidentiality, speed and cost-effectiveness.  Perhaps most importantly, parties control the content and outcome rather than risking an unfavourable judgment after months or years in the court system.  Accord can support formal and informal ADR processes.  Early, neutral, objective business-centric evaluations are available prior to entering mediation, or as an informed ‘second opinion’ if a legal process is already underway.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Accord’s panel of senior executives can help to unleash or preserve business value via our advisory services and interim executive placements. With an average of 30 years’ corporate experience, our panelists bring powerful knowledge from Fortune 500/Financial Post 500 enterprises through to nimble, emerging technology firms. In CCAA or Chapter 11 processes, Accord works closely with counsel, receivers, insolvency trustees, creditors and stakeholders to preserve business value and optimize outcomes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mediation/ADR is a superb complement to bankruptcy and insolvency processes and related litigation; whether it is a Chapter 11 or CCAA proposal/reorganization, or liquidation pursuant to Chapter 7 or the BIA &amp; CCAA.  Accord can provide expedient and cost-effective support to resolve disputes, including: Asset valuation; Distribution rights; Claims adjudication</image:caption>
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