David Brown is a recognized practitioner in the area of Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Corporate Finance.  David practises in the areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance.  He has been named by Best Lawyers® as one of the best lawyers in Canada in the practice area of Corporate Law. He handles all manner of middle-market Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Capital transactions.  David has spoken extensively on the topics of Mergers and Acquisitions transactions and Private Equity investments.  He also possesses an admiration for venture stage entrepreneurs and takes on a select number of venture stage engagements each year, providing structuring advice, mentoring and financing contacts to worthy emerging companies.  David sits on the board and is an officer of a number of public, private and charitable endeavours, including (past or present), The Toronto Venture Group – Co-Founder, Past Chairman and Past Member of the Board; Toronto Angel Group (now Maple Leaf Angels) – Co-Founder and Past Executive Working Group Committee Member; and Private Capital Markets Association of Canada – Co-Founder and President/Director.