Friends & Affiliates
When you're selling or purchasing a business, it takes a group of trusted professionals to get the deal closed smoothly. Below is our list of friends and affiliates we are proud to recommend to any small business owner. If you're interested in becoming a part of our network, please reach out, we would love to meet with you.
Lawyers
- Adrian Etchell of Johns Southward, aetchell@jsg.bc.ca, (250) 419-4798
- Aniel Datoo of Swift Datoo, aniel@swiftdatoo.com, (250) 334-4461
- Christian Hoy of Sitka Law Group, christian.hoy@sitkalaw.ca, (778) 265-2677
- Emily Savage of Miller Titerle + Company, emily@millertiterle.com, (250) 656-3280
- Joshua Steeper of Beacon Law Centre, steeper@beaconlaw.ca, (250) 656-3280
- Kwang Lim of Bennet Jones, limK@bennettjones.com, (604) 891-5144
- Mustafa Mohamedali of Coal Harbour Law, mustafa@coalharbourlaw.ca, (604) 764-2859
- Paul Ives of Ramsay Lampman Rhodes, pives@rlr.law (250) 871-0837
- Randy Smith of Pearlman Lindholm, rsmith@pearlmanlindholm.com (250) 388-4433
- Sandra Raath of Pearlman Lindholm, SRaath@pearlmanlindholm.com, (250) 388-4433 Ext. 273
Accountants
- Alana Adamshek of MNP Courtenay, alana.adamschek@mnp.ca, (250) 338-5464
- Damon Pallan of Pallan & Associates, dpallan@pallan.associates, (250) 999-4790
- Derek Lamb of Chan Nowosad Boates, derek@cnbcpa.ca, (250) 286-0744
- Janice Thorburn of MNP, janice.thorburn@mnp.ca, (250) 338-5464
- Kevin Westwick of Westwick & Associates Inc., kevin@westwick.ca, (250) 597-7905
- Myriah Foort of MNP Campbell River, myriah.foort@mnp.ca, (250) 287-2131
- Paul van Koll of Dusanj & Wirk, paul@dusanjwirk.com, (250) 220-7153
- Willow Rupert of Trenholme & Company, willow@trenholme.ca, (250) 381-3151
Financiers
- Johann Van Rensburg of BDC North Island, johann.vanrensburg@bdc.ca, (250) 363-8014
- Michael Hopp of Ashdown Capital, michael@ashdowncapital.ca, (250) 883-4569
- Andrew Still of Ashdown Capital, andrew@ashdowncapital.ca, (778) 587-5863
Other resources
- Scalability – Grow Your Business, Let Us Help with the Finances
- Chinook is a dedicated member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
- Chinook is a member of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
- Chinook is the recommended brokerage for Western Canada by BusinessesforSale.com
- Chinook is a proud member of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, and the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce
Trusted Partners
Wirk Consulting is a Victoria-based management consulting and executive coaching firm led by Ashka Wirk, a Certified Management Consultant and Certified Executive Coach. With a strong foundation in strategy formulation, leadership development, and stakeholder engagement, Wirk Consulting partners with purpose-driven leaders, teams, and organizations to navigate complex challenges and seize transformative opportunities.
The firm’s expertise spans various sectors, including public, non-profit, and private enterprises. Wirk Consulting is recognized for its tailored approach that clarifies organizational direction, enhances governance practices, and builds leadership capacity, ensuring clients execute with confidence.
As a trusted partner of Chinook Business Advisory, Wirk Consulting plays a pivotal role in supporting business owners and purchasers throughout the M&A process. Their collaborative efforts ensure that clients receive comprehensive strategic guidance, facilitating smooth transitions and successful business outcomes.