Lawyer
Wally XY Ye
- ON
- QC
Xinyuan (Wally) Ye is a corporate lawyer for cross-border transactions, licensed in Ontario and Quebec and holding a Chinese legal qualification. Trained at a Canadian national firm and a leading Chinese law firm, he helps clients expand between Canada, China and other markets, in English, French or Mandarin Chinese.
- Corporate law
- Cross-border M&A
- Foreign investment
- Commercial contracts
- Commercial litigation
Why clients choose Wally
Qualified in Ontario, Quebec and China
Licensed in Ontario and Quebec, and also holds a Chinese legal qualification.
Trilingual on every file
English, French and Mandarin Chinese, from negotiation to the final documents.
Trained on both sides
Articled at a Canadian national firm, then practised corporate law at a leading Chinese law firm.
Cross-border M&A focus
Complex transactions where parties, documents and regulators span more than one country.
Representative experience
- Cross-border mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions.
- Helping businesses expand into Canada, and Canadian businesses expand abroad.
- Corporate practice at a leading Chinese law firm before joining Lazarus Legal.
- Articled at a Canadian national law firm.
Practice areas
What types of matters does Wally Ye handle?
Corporate and transactional work for businesses growing across borders, especially between Canada and China.
Cross-border M&A
Acquisitions, sales and joint ventures with parties in more than one country.
Foreign investment into Canada
Structuring investments and the related regulatory filings.
Corporate structuring and governance
Incorporations, reorganisations and shareholder agreements.
Commercial contracts
Drafting and negotiating contracts in English, French or Chinese.
Expansion abroad
Support for Canadian businesses expanding into China and other markets.
Commercial and corporate litigation
Disputes arising from transactions and corporate relationships.
Professional biography
Professional experience
After articling at a Canadian national firm, Wally practised corporate law at a leading Chinese law firm before joining Lazarus Legal. He is a member of the Quebec Bar and also holds a Chinese legal qualification.
Background
B.A. in Communication Studies and French, Carleton University (2017); BCL/JD, McGill University (2021).
Bar admissions: Barreau du Québec (called 2022) · Law Society of Ontario · Chinese legal qualification · Service languages: English · French · Mandarin Chinese
Experience at a glance
For general information only. The outcome of any matter depends on its facts, and past results do not guarantee future results.
Frequently asked questions
Questions clients ask before a consultation
General information only. The answer for your situation depends on its facts.
Does a foreign buyer need approval to acquire a Canadian business?
Non-Canadians acquiring control of a Canadian business or establishing a new Canadian business generally must file a notification or an application for review, unless a specific exemption applies. Some transactions may also raise national security, competition or sector-specific approvals.
Should we buy the shares or the assets?
A share purchase takes the company with its history; an asset purchase lets the buyer choose what it takes on. Tax, contracts, permits and employees all influence the choice.
Can we work in Chinese throughout?
Yes. Meetings, correspondence and document reviews can be in Mandarin Chinese, English or French. Final legal documents are prepared in the language the transaction requires.
What should I prepare for the first consultation?
A short summary of the matter, the key dates and any documents you already have, such as contracts, correspondence or notices. Confidential documents can follow once our conflict check is complete.
Insights by this attorney
What exactly does “partner-led” mean?
The so-called “partner-led” practice in many law firms only means that the partners sign a retainer agreement. Our definition is more specific and the difference will be reflected directly in the case record.
Five Common Mistakes General Counsel Make with Second Requests
The second request for additional information was not simply document production, but rather a litigation preparation. Thinking of it as the former is the most common and most expensive mistake.
Discuss your transaction
Tell us about the parties, the jurisdictions and your timeline. We will reply within one business day.
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