Corporate & Commercial

Practical counsel at formation, growth, and transition.

— Overview

Businesses regularly face decisions that carry legal consequences, whether at formation, during periods of growth, or when ownership is being transitioned or sold. We work with clients at each of those stages, including start-ups, established companies, family-owned businesses, professional corporations, and large privately held companies across a range of industries.

Our role is to provide practical legal advice that fits the business context. We assist with day-to-day corporate matters, commercial transactions, and governance issues, as well as more significant changes such as reorganizations, acquisitions, and succession planning.

We regularly advise on:

— What we handle

01Incorporations, partnerships, and joint ventures

02Corporate governance and shareholder agreements

03Mergers, acquisitions, and the purchase and sale of businesses

04Corporate reorganizations and restructuring

05Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts

06Financing and security arrangements

07Franchise agreements

08Business succession and exit planning

09Directors' duties and risk management

10Mortgages and security placement