Corporate Law

Starting your business on the right legal foundation is crucial. We guide clients through every aspect of business formation, helping them select the most suitable structure — whether a corporation, partnership, joint venture, or sole proprietorship.

Our services include:

  • Incorporation and registration (provincial and federal)
  • Share structure and capitalization planning
  • Drafting shareholder and partnership agreements
  • Business name registration and regulatory compliance

Strong corporate governance is key to maintaining transparency, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with corporate law obligations. Our lawyers advise boards, officers, and shareholders on best practices to support effective management and decision-making.

We assist with:

  • Drafting and reviewing by-laws, resolutions, and policies
  • Annual corporate maintenance and minute book updates
  • Director and officer responsibilities
  • Shareholder meetings and corporate record-keeping

Disputes between business partners can disrupt operations and undermine value. We draft clear, customized agreements that set out ownership rights, management responsibilities, decision-making procedures, and exit strategies.

Our services include:

  • Shareholder, joint venture, and partnership agreements
  • Buy-sell and succession planning provisions
  • Dispute resolution and deadlock mechanisms
  • Minority shareholder protection

Every business relies on well-drafted contracts to define relationships and minimize risk. We assist clients with negotiating, drafting, and enforcing commercial agreements that align with their business goals.

We handle:

  • Supply, distribution, and service agreements
  • Licensing and franchise agreements
  • Employment and consulting contracts
  • Confidentiality and non-competition agreements

Whether restructuring for tax efficiency, managing financial distress, or winding down operations, we provide clear, strategic guidance throughout the process.

Our services include:

  • Corporate reorganizations and amalgamations
  • Continuances and amendments
  • Dissolutions and wind-ups
  • Share transfers and ownership changes