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Business & corporate law
Build your business on solid legal ground
Practical, plain-language legal advice for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses, from incorporation to everyday contracts.
At a glance
- Incorporation and structuring
- Shareholder agreements
- Contracts that protect you
- Corporate records kept current
- Advice from former bank executives
How we help
Legal advice from lawyers who understand business
Before practising law in Ontario, both of our lawyers built careers in banking and business, including leading a bank and working on mergers and acquisitions. That means advice that’s practical, commercially sensible and focused on what matters to your bottom line.
Whether you’re starting out or growing, we help you set up correctly and put contracts in place that prevent costly disputes later.
This page is for you if:
- You're starting a business and deciding whether to incorporate
- You're going into business with partners
- You need contracts for clients, suppliers or employees
- Your corporate records or annual filings are behind
- You're buying, selling or restructuring a business
What we do
Business and corporate services
The legal foundations every growing business needs.
Incorporation
Choose the right structure and incorporate correctly from day one, provincially or federally.
Shareholder and partnership agreements
Agree on ownership, decision-making and exits before problems arise.
Business contracts
Service, supply, client, lease and employment agreements written to protect your interests.
Minute books and compliance
Keep your corporate records and annual filings current so your business stays in good standing.
Buying or selling a business
Guidance on asset and share purchases, due diligence and closing.
Ongoing business advice
A trusted legal partner as you grow, from your first hire to your next big deal.
What to expect
How we work with your business
Clear scope and fees, agreed before we start.
Discovery call
Tell us about your business, your goals and what you need.
Clear plan and fee
We recommend the right structure or documents and confirm the cost upfront.
Drafting and review
We prepare your documents and walk you through every key term.
Ongoing support
We keep your records current and are here when new questions come up.
Common questions
Business law questions, answered
Should I incorporate my business?
It depends on your income, risk and plans. Incorporation can limit personal liability and offer tax planning options, but it adds costs and paperwork. We’ll help you weigh it up.
Do I need a shareholder agreement?
If you have more than one owner, yes. It sets out how decisions are made, how shares can be sold and what happens if an owner leaves, and it can prevent costly disputes.
What is a minute book?
It’s the official record of your corporation’s decisions, directors, officers and shareholders. Keeping it up to date is a legal requirement and matters when you sell or seek financing.
Can you review a contract someone sent me?
Yes. We review contracts before you sign, explain the risks in plain language and suggest changes to protect you.
Related services
Other ways we can help you and your family
Ready to protect your business?
Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll recommend the right next step.