MLT Aikins supports Manitoba Investment Summit

MLT Aikins was pleased to attend the Manitoba Investment Summit hosted by the Bioscience Association of Manitoba (BAM) on May 26, 2026, in Winnipeg.
As a participating funder, MLT Aikins team members had the privilege of meeting one-on-one with a number of Manitoba businesses, connecting directly with entrepreneurs, investors and other organizations supporting growth and innovation. The Summit brought together the people who build companies and the people who fund them, creating a focused environment for meaningful conversations and new opportunities.
MLT Aikins partner Nicolas Joubert and lawyer Karas Elbardisy attended on behalf of the firm, meeting with entrepreneurs from across Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem and gaining insight into emerging opportunities in the province.
Events such as the Manitoba Investment Summit highlight the strength of Manitoba’s business community and the value of bringing together founders, funders and advisers to support the development and commercialization of new ideas in the province.
About Nicolas
Nicolas advises clients on a broad range of technology-related projects and transactions, with a focus on procuring IT services, software solutions and commercializing intellectual property. He supports businesses of all sizes and government organizations through the complexities of IT outsourcing, procurement strategies and digital transformation initiatives.
In addition to his technology practice, Nicolas has significant experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, the purchase and sale of businesses, as well as corporate governance and compliance matters.
About Karas
Karas is an associate lawyer with the firm’s Technology, Intellectual Property and Privacy practice. He assists clients with a variety of technology matters including technology transactions and commercializing and licensing intellectual property, and provides business-oriented legal advice on commercial contracting and data matters.
Karas also has a strong background in general commercial contracting and serves clients with actionable, business-oriented legal advice.


