Corporate Law
If you’re a start-up or an existing business, we can help your company thrive. We recognize the difficulties that businesses might face as the regulations frequently change at both the federal and provincial tiers. We are committed to providing customized service to all our clients in remaining compliant with employment standards, environmental regulations, and tax legislation. If you need legal support in the realm of business law, we welcome you to reach out to us for a consultation.
Working in a comfortable boutique law firm environment, we can adapt our working style to suit your business needs, providing quality, cost-effective legal support. We work with you every step of the way on a broad spectrum of legal matters encompassing corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, commercial and financial dealings, and corporate compliance. We can tackle virtually any business matter that you might have, including but not limited to the following areas:
Our Corporate Law Service
Incorporation of new businesses
Starting a business requires careful planning and the right legal structure. Our team helps you choose the best type of incorporation for your needs, whether it’s a sole proprietorship, corporation or partnership. From filling necessary documents, drafting company bylaws, we have you covered to set up your business for long-term success.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Our firm assists with compliance matters, including corporate record-keeping, annual filings, and corporate structure to ensure proper corporate governance which is essential for the smooth operation of any business. We also offer advice on the duties and responsibilities of directors and officers to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Registration of business names and proprietorship
Your brand is one of your most valuable assets. We help register businesses and trademarks to protect your business’s identity, ideas, and intellectual property.
Contracts & Agreements
Clear and well-drafted contracts are essential for protecting your business. We help draft, review, and negotiate business contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and joint venture arrangements to safeguard your interests.
Preparation of shareholder’s agreements
Drafting a customized agreement tailored to the specific needs of your company and its shareholders, ensuring it complies with applicable laws and regulations, and protecting the interests of all parties involved.
Review and negotiation of commercial leases and franchise agreements
We also provide legal support for Franchising & Licensing, including franchise agreements and disclosure compliance, as well as Real Estate & Commercial Leasing, covering lease agreements, property transactions, and landlord-tenant negotiations.
Purchases and sales of businesses
Whether you’re buying, selling, or merging a business, we provide comprehensive support to ensure the process is smooth and compliant. From preparing purchase agreements to conducting due diligence, we help protect your investment.
Reorganization, amalgamation and dissolution
Reorganization refers to restructuring the corporation’s structure or operations, while amalgamation involves combining two or more corporations into a single entity and dissolution is the legal termination of a corporation.