Whether we are representing a startup venture or an established business, our Toronto business lawyers take the time to learn and understand your goals in order to provide the most cost-effective legal solutions.
We can help you start your business by incorporating. We will explain the differences between incorporating provincially (in Ontario) and federally.
We can help you select the best corporate structure (including issuing shares, electing a board of directors and appointing officers) and prepare all of the required by-laws and government filings for your company’s legally required record book.
We can help you prepare all of the necessary business contracts for your startup, including founders and shareholder agreements, reverse vesting agreements, stock option agreements and plans and agreements to protect your intellectual property.
Buying or selling a business can be a complicated process. We can help you through the entire process, from negotiating a deal and conducting due diligence to closing the transaction.
We draft customized agreements that outline the roles and responsibilities of each hired employee and contractor, while also ensuring that your startup maintains ownership of its intellectual property.
We can help you expand your business by franchising. Whether it's protecting your brand’s trademarks or preparing the necessary franchise disclosure documents and agreements, we can help!
If you have any questions or legal needs, please feel free to give us a call or use our contact form. We endeavor to respond back within 2 business days to set up a time to chat.