Corporate Law Services in Ontario

Whether you are acquiring a business or preparing for a strategic exit, we provide full-service legal support at every stage of the transaction — including structuring, due diligence, purchase price negotiation, representations and warranties, regulatory approvals, and closing. We act for buyers and sellers across a range of industries, with particular experience in pharmacy, dental, and healthcare practice transactions.

The quality of a commercial agreement determines how well it protects you when circumstances change. We draft, review, and negotiate the full range of commercial contracts for Ontario businesses, including employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, franchise agreements, distribution and licensing agreements, management and consulting agreements, service contracts, terms of service, liability waivers, and equipment leases.

We advise borrowers and lenders on all aspects of corporate financing transactions, from debt and equity structuring through to loan documentation, security registration under the Personal Property Security Act, intercreditor arrangements, and loan restructuring. We act for business owners, private lenders, investors, and healthcare professionals seeking acquisition or growth financing.

As your business evolves, so does its optimal legal and tax structure. We advise on corporate reorganizations designed to improve tax efficiency, protect accumulated wealth, and prepare for ownership transitions, including estate freezes, holding company structures, family trusts, share exchange transactions, and butterfly reorganizations. We work closely with clients and their accountants to implement structures aligned with both business and family objectives.

Incorporating your business is a foundational decision with lasting implications for liability, taxation, and governance. We advise on the appropriate structure at the outset, including federal or provincial incorporation, share class design, organizational documentation, and initial governance arrangements, ensuring your corporation is properly established for the road ahead.

A shareholders agreement governs the relationship between co-owners of a corporation, covering decision-making rights, share transfer restrictions, buy-sell mechanisms, and what happens when shareholders disagree. Without one, disputes are resolved by default rules that rarely reflect what the parties intended. We draft and negotiate shareholders agreements tailored to the specific dynamics and objectives of each business.