Corporate Law & Business Formation
Getting your business structure right from day one saves headaches down the road. We've helped hundreds of entrepreneurs pick the right entity, draft solid shareholder agreements, and set up governance that actually works. Whether you're incorporating your first venture or restructuring an existing company, we'll make sure the paperwork doesn't trip you up later.
What We Handle:
- Business incorporation and entity selection
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Business restructuring and reorganization
- Commercial contract negotiation
Recent example: Helped a tech startup navigate a complex multi-class share structure that allowed them to bring on investors while founders kept control. Everyone walked away happy, and the cap table made sense.
Intellectual Property & Patent Protection
Your ideas are your business. We protect them. From trademark registration to patent filings and copyright strategies, we've seen it all. The IP landscape can get messy fast, especially when you're dealing with international markets or competitive industries. We'll help you build a defensive moat around what makes you unique.
Protection Services:
- Patent applications and strategy
- Trademark registration and enforcement
- Copyright protection and licensing
- Trade secret management
- IP portfolio development and audits
Recent win: Secured patent protection for a medical device company's innovation, then negotiated licensing deals that turned their IP into a revenue stream before the product even hit market.
Technology & Startup Legal Advisory
Startups move fast, and legal stuff can't be the bottleneck. We work with tech companies through every stage - from seed funding to exit. Think of us as your in-house legal team without the full-time salary. We've been through enough funding rounds and product launches to know what actually matters and what's just noise.
Startup Support:
- Venture capital and funding negotiations
- Terms of service and privacy policies
- SaaS and software licensing agreements
- Data protection and cybersecurity compliance
- Founder and equity compensation agreements
Proud moment: Guided a fintech startup through Series A negotiations that valued them 40% higher than initial offers. Knowing when to push back matters.
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Sometimes things don't work out, and when they don't, you need someone who won't back down. We handle everything from contract disputes to shareholder battles. Our goal is always to resolve things efficiently - litigation is expensive and time-consuming, so if we can settle favorably, we will. But when it's time to fight, we fight hard.
Dispute Expertise:
- Breach of contract litigation
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- IP infringement cases
- Mediation and arbitration
- Commercial tort claims
Recent resolution: Settled a nasty partnership dispute through mediation, saving our client six months of court time and about $200K in legal fees. Both parties walked away able to move forward.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buying or selling a business is probably the biggest deal you'll ever do. We've been on both sides of the table countless times. From initial LOIs to closing day, we handle due diligence, structure deals tax-efficiently, negotiate purchase agreements, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. M&A gets complicated fast, but we keep it moving.
Transaction Services:
- Buy-side and sell-side representation
- Due diligence coordination
- Purchase agreement drafting and negotiation
- Asset vs. share purchase structuring
- Post-closing integration support
Deal we're proud of: Represented a manufacturing company in their acquisition by a U.S. buyer. Negotiations got tense, but we closed at a valuation 15% above initial offer with better earnout terms for the sellers.
Employment Law & HR Compliance
Your team is your biggest asset, but employment law is a minefield. We help companies stay compliant with Canadian labour standards, draft employment contracts that protect you, and handle workplace issues before they become lawsuits. Whether it's setting up your first employee handbook or dealing with a termination, we've got your back.
Employment Services:
- Employment contracts and offer letters
- HR policy development
- Termination and severance guidance
- Non-compete and confidentiality agreements
- Workplace investigations
Saved the day: A client was about to terminate an executive without proper documentation. We stepped in, restructured the exit properly, and avoided what would've been a messy wrongful dismissal claim worth six figures.
Book a Consultation
Not sure which service fits your needs? Let's talk. First consultation is on us - we'll figure out the best path forward together.
Why Choose Us?
- 15+ years combined experience
- Startup-friendly pricing
- Fast response times
- Plain language explanations
- Business-minded approach