Corporate Commercial Services

Setting up a new business

New businesses can be organized in one of three main fashions, Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships or Corporations. We assist our clients in understanding the legal implications of the form of organization employed, and assist our client’s in setting up their new business ventures in compliance with legislative requirements set out by the provincial and federal governments. We also assist our clients in crafting and implementing agreements between partners and investors to ensure that rights and responsibilities of each are properly recorded, to protect your rights.

Buying a Businesses
Choosing the manner in which to sell the business is informed by the diligence of the lawyer, the advice of outside professionals concerning tax implications and the business knowledge of the client. The purchase of a business must be properly researched and recorded in order to minimize the risks and hidden liabilities. Our lawyers assist clients in all stages of the purchase of a business, from formulating the Letter of Intent to Closing the transaction.

Selling a Business
The sale of your business can be an involved process, and we advocate for our clients to protect your equity, answer requisitions and ensure the sale is conducted in a manner that complies with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Leasing and Renting

When you have tenants, you have legal obligations. The simple act of renting your property to a tenant actually involves several pieces of legislation that affect your ability to make a profit on your investment. Whether you are dealing with tenant’s rights, or tax issues, we are ready to assist you in protecting your investment with the same level of customer service we offer in other areas of the law.

For all of your Corporate Commercial needs, contact one of our staff for a free telephone consultation.