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Business & Corporate Law
Strategic legal guidance for entrepreneurs, professionals, and established businesses, from incorporation and corporate structuring to commercial agreements, transactions, and ongoing business matters.
What we handle
What this can include
- Business purchases and sales
- Business formation and structuring
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Commercial contracts and agreements
- Corporate records and changes
- Corporate reorganizations and share transactions
- Incorporation and corporate structuring
Overview
Running a business involves decisions that can have lasting legal and practical consequences. Whether you are starting a new venture, bringing in a business partner, entering into an agreement, or changing the way your business is structured, having the right legal framework in place can make those decisions easier to navigate.
We work with business owners at different stages of their businesses. Our work may include helping establish or restructure a business, preparing and reviewing shareholder or partnership agreements, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, and assisting with the purchase or sale of a business.
As a business develops, its legal needs can change as well. New owners, new arrangements, changes in operations, or a sale of the business may require existing agreements and corporate documents to be revisited. We help clients understand those changes and put the appropriate documentation in place for the circumstances.
Our approach is practical and straightforward: understand the business, identify the legal considerations, and provide advice you can use to make informed decisions.
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Questions
Business & Corporate Law, answered.
- Should I have a contract reviewed before signing?
- It can be helpful to have significant agreements reviewed before you sign them, particularly where the agreement involves substantial financial commitments, ongoing obligations, or important business relationships. We can review the terms, explain the legal considerations, and identify provisions that may warrant further discussion or negotiation.
- Can you help me set up a partnership or shareholder arrangement?
- Yes. We can assist with preparing partnership or shareholder agreements that set out the agreed arrangements between the parties. Depending on the circumstances, an agreement may address matters such as decision-making, ownership, responsibilities, and what happens if circumstances change.
- Do you work with new and early-stage businesses?
- Yes. We work with businesses at different stages, including those that are just getting started. Depending on your circumstances, we can assist with matters such as business structure, agreements between owners, commercial contracts, and other legal documentation as the business develops.
- Should I incorporate my business?
- Incorporation may be appropriate depending on your business, how it is structured, and your plans for the future. We can explain the legal considerations involved in incorporating and the ongoing corporate requirements, so you can make an informed decision about the structure that suits your circumstances. If you decide to incorporate, we can assist with the incorporation process and related documentation.
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