what we do

Whether you're starting a business or restructuring an existing one, we can help make "Incorporated" or "Limited" a reality. We’ll work with you to determine the best structure for your business, handle filing the Articles of Incorporation, and ensure your Minute Book is organized and kept up to date.

Already incorporated? We'll review your Minute Book to ensure it complies with relevant legislation, assist in bringing it up to date, and work with you to maintain it regularly.

Unsure which business structure is right for you? Are you a solopreneur, or do you have partners, investors, or employees? We will review your options to help you determine whether it’s time to incorporate or if another business structure is more suitable.

We have extensive experience in bank financing, representing both lenders and borrowers. Our expertise spans the financing equation and the enforcement side. We use our skills to guide you through the lending process, from the term sheet and commitment or facility letter to reviewing and completing the legal documentation necessary to secure financing.

We will work with you to draft, review, and revise your business contracts, including terms and conditions, confidentiality agreements, terms of service, purchase and sale agreements, term sheets, letters of intent, shareholder agreements, loan agreements, partnership agreements, non-disclosure agreements, leases, bills of sale, and security agreements, to name a few. We collaborate closely with trusted partners in other specialty areas, such as employment law, intellectual property, and franchising, so you can be confident that if we cannot assist you, we will refer you to someone who can.

While we all hope the camaraderie and shared goals at the start of a business will last, that’s not always the case. A Shareholders’ Agreement is essential for outlining procedures when one or more shareholders wish to exit, including in cases of death or disability. We ask the tough questions to ensure decisions are made upfront, preventing costly disputes or leaving your business’s fate in the hands of the courts. This agreement often covers key issues such as mutual operating responsibilities, future financing obligations, and protection against unfair competition if partners decide to part ways.

Whether you are considering an asset purchase or sale, or buying or selling shares, we will guide you through the process. The best time to seek legal advice is at the outset, before making any commitments. The process can be complicated, and it is vital that the Agreement of Purchase and Sale accurately reflects your objectives. We can advise on the structure and work with you to draft the necessary agreements, conduct required searches, and close the deal, including managing any financing.

Rollover, family trust, estate freeze, winding up, dissolution, amalgamation, intergenerational transfer, and business succession plan—these terms may seem daunting, but they are crucial for developing a strategy to maximize wealth, reduce taxes, and ensure a smooth transition of your business from one generation to the next. We collaborate with you and your tax and accounting advisors to create and implement an effective reorganization of your business when it's time to consider your future and that of your successor(s).

Whether you're a landlord or tenant managing office, retail, or industrial property, we’re here to help you navigate the complexities of commercial leasing. Our expert team specializes in lease agreements, protecting your interests every step of the way. We provide comprehensive support with new leases, lease renewals, or terminations. From understanding critical commercial lease terms such as zoning, signage, outside storage, assignments, repairs, rent, and additional rent, we ensure you have the insights to make informed business decisions. Our goal is to simplify the leasing process, so you can focus on running your business without disruptions from leasing challenges.