Real Estate Law
The level of care necessary in a Real Estate transaction is evidenced by the fact that only lawyers in Ontario are permitted by law to complete a sale and purchase of real property. The purchase and sale of homes or commercial properties involves important decision making and often large investments. Our office provides the accuracy and know-how required by these transactions, along with prompt and personal attention to each file.
Examples of the transactions we can help you with:
- Residential Purchase & Sale
- Condominium Purchase & Sale
- Commercial and Industrial Purchase & Sale – including retail plazas and buildings
- Collateral business mortgage transactions and lease enforcement actions
- Mortgages and financing
Business Law
Our office provides consultation and assistance to clients who are starting a new business or require support for their existing businesses. Based on our insight into all aspects of business operations acquired through hands-on legal experience, our clients get the benefit of practical advice that is focused on success.
Examples of the areas where we can assist you:
- Negotiation and Offers to Purchase
- Buying or selling a business
- Starting a new business
- Incorporations
- Shareholder’s Agreements
- Commercial Lease Negotiation, drafting of Commercial Retail Leases
- Determination of Type of Business Entities
Corporate Law
Our office provides the expertise in all aspects of corporate law from simple incorporation to corporate financing, preparation of Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders and shareholders dispute resolution.
A few of the many corporate legal matters we can assist you with:
- Considerations in choosing jurisdiction – Federal vs. Provincial
- Choosing Business Name vs. Number
- Corporate Organization
- Corporate Financing
- Share Purchase & Sale
- Shareholders Agreements
Wills & Estates Law
A well planned will and power of attorney can provide protection to beneficiaries and while minimizing taxes payable on death. We work with our clients to ensure that their wishes are properly reflected in the will and cooperate with financial planners to document their estate planning objectives. Powers of attorney for property and personal care are recommended to plan for unforeseen accidents and to minimize disruptions to our clients’ lives and businesses.
We can assist you with the following:
- Wills – Primary & Secondary
- Power of Attorney for Property
- Power of Attorney for Personal Care
- Family Trust
- Henson Trust
Employment Law
Canada, and in particular, the Province of Ontario, have legislations that apply to employment. Moreover, there are legal precedents from the Courts of Ontario that both the employer and employee should be aware of. We work with employment specialists to inform our clients about their rights and obligations relating to the legislation and common law, to avoid potential disputes and litigation.
- Employment agreement
- Consulting agreement
- Non-solicitation agreements
- Non-competition agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Employee Handbook for Employers
Contract Law
In any commercial and business transaction, a well-drafted agreement reflecting goals and intentions will govern the relationship between the parties. In each commercial transaction, whether it be for a small business or large corporation, we aim to protect our clients’ interests on a case-by-case basis by preparing for contingencies and paying attention to detail, all with the objective of establishing a successful business relationship as intended by the client.