Tyler Persaud

Corporate Legal Assistant with advanced experience in tax-driven corporate reorganizations, including rollovers under ss. 85 and 86 of the Income Tax Act and intergenerational transfers pursuant to Bill C-208. Demonstrated capability supporting complex, multi-entity transactions from structuring through closing and post-implementation. Trained in both large-firm and boutique environments, with strong command of OBCA/CBCA compliance, corporate governance, and transactional execution, complemented by experience coordinating with tax advisors, accountants, and cross-border stakeholders.

Corporate Legal Assistant at Litowitz Pettle & Silver LLP (2025-01 – Present)

Lead end-to-end preparation and filing of corporate instruments and support tax-driven reorganizations and transactional closings.

• Lead end-to-end preparation and filing of corporate instruments, including Articles of Incorporation, Amendment, Amalgamation, Dissolution, and Revival under the OBCA and CBCA.
• Collaborate directly with accountants and tax advisors on tax-driven reorganizations, estate freezes, and multi-entity structuring initiatives, ensuring alignment with Income Tax Act rollover provisions (ss. 85 and 86).
• Support transactional closings and commercial matters, including due diligence coordination, preparation of closing documentation, and drafting and review of key agreements, including asset purchase agreements (APAs), share purchase agreements (SPAs), shareholder agreements, and subscription agreements.
• Manage Ontario Business Registry compliance, including Company Key protocols, annual returns, and regulatory filings across multiple entities.
• Conduct comprehensive minute book remediation, elevating corporate records to institutional and audit-ready standards.

Corporate Legal Assistant (Contract) at Jahanshahi Law Firm (2025-10 – 2025-12)

Drafted and filed corporate instruments, executed incorporations, and performed minute book remediation.

• Drafted and filed Articles of Incorporation, Amendment, and Dissolution, including post-closing filings.
• Executed Ontario and federal incorporations and extra-provincial registrations in a high-volume environment.
• Performed minute book remediation and resolved historical compliance deficiencies.

Senior Corporate Legal Assistant at Quantum Business Law (2024-01 – 2024-10)

Executed tax-driven corporate reorganizations and succession planning mandates for owner-managed businesses.

• Played a central role in executing tax-driven corporate reorganizations and succession planning mandates for owner-managed businesses.
• Supported rollovers under ss. 85 and 86 of the Income Tax Act and intergenerational share transfers under Bill C-208, including structuring and implementation.
• Prepared transactional documentation, share provisions, estate planning structure charts, and commercial agreements, including APAs, SPAs, shareholder agreements, and subscription agreements, in support of reorganizations and corporate transactions.
• Coordinated transactional closings across multi-entity structures, including diligence management, execution logistics, and post-closing implementation.
• Acted as primary liaison with clients, accountants, and tax advisors, ensuring accurate execution of tax-driven strategies and alignment across stakeholders.

Corporate Legal Assistant at Blaney McMurtry LLP (2022-08 – 2023-12)

Drafted corporate instruments, prepared resolutions, managed corporate records, and maintained high-volume data entry systems.

• Drafted and filed Articles of Incorporation and Amendment, including updates arising from reorganizations, corporate changes, and transactional events.
• Prepared director and shareholder resolutions, share provisions, and supporting corporate documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with governing statutes.
• Produced and managed share certificates, shareholder registers, and corporate ledgers, maintaining precise ownership records across large client portfolios.
• Performed high-volume corporate data entry and maintenance within internal and external database systems, ensuring integrity and accuracy of corporate records across multiple platforms.
• Obtained Certificates of Status, corporate profile reports, and managed statutory filings with regulatory authorities.
• Developed strong large-firm discipline in workflow management, compliance control, and document production under tight timelines and high-volume conditions.

Legal Intake Clerk at Levitt LLP (2021-11 – 2022-08)

Oversaw client intake, conflict searches, and file management operations.

• Oversaw client intake and conflict searches, coordinating onboarding documentation, consultation scheduling, and file tracking systems to support efficient firm operations.
• Maintained accurate data entry and organized confidential client files, ensuring integrity of records.
• Responded to client inquiries, providing clear and timely communication on procedural and administrative matters.

Corporate & Commercial Legal Assistant at FleetFind Technologies (2016-05 – 2019-03)

Supported cross-border commercial transactions and drafted corporate governance documentation.

• Supported cross-border commercial transactions involving U.S. and Asia-based counterparties, coordinating documentation and ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Drafted and reviewed commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor contracts, and ancillary transaction documents, within a rapidly scaling technology environment.
• Prepared corporate governance documentation, including resolutions and internal approvals, to support ongoing business operations and transactional initiatives.
• Conducted regulatory and commercial legal research across multiple jurisdictions, advising on compliance requirements and risk consideration.

LL.M. in Business Law – University of Law (2021-07)

LL.B. – University of Leicester (2018-07)

B.A. in Sociology – University of Windsor (2016-04)