Contracts & Agreements
Service agreements, NDAs, MSAs, supplier and client contracts — drafted to protect you and written to be understood.
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Our Practice Areas
Legal services built around how you actually run a business.
Whatever stage you're at, we cover the groundwork that keeps small businesses protected — explained clearly and scoped up front.
Incorporation & Structure
Choosing the right entity, shareholder and partnership agreements, and governance that scales with you.
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Demand letters, negotiation, mediation and litigation support — focused on resolving matters efficiently.
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Employment standards, PIPEDA privacy obligations and regulatory guidance tailored to your operations.
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Partnerships, investment rounds, acquisitions and exits — structured and negotiated in your interest.
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Trademark strategy, licensing agreements and IP assignments to protect your brand and product.
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In Detail
A closer look at how we help
Every business is different. Here's how each practice area works in practice — and the specific ways we protect the companies we advise.
Practice Area
Contracts & Agreements
Contracts are the backbone of every business relationship — and the place small businesses are most exposed. A vague scope, a missing termination clause or an unbalanced indemnity can quietly turn into a costly dispute months down the line. We draft and review agreements so the terms are clear, fair and genuinely protect you.
Whether you're signing your first client agreement or standardising contracts across a growing team, we make sure the paperwork matches the deal you actually intend to make — and that you understand every obligation before you sign.
What we typically handle
- Master service & consulting agreements
- Client and supplier contracts
- Non-disclosure & confidentiality agreements
- Employment & contractor agreements
- Terms of service & website policies
- Contract review & risk assessment
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Incorporation & Structure
The way you structure your business affects your taxes, your liability and how easily you can raise money or bring on partners later. Getting it right at the start saves expensive restructuring down the road. We help you choose the right entity and put the governance in place to support where you're headed.
For businesses with more than one owner, a well-drafted shareholder or partnership agreement is the single most important document you can have. It answers the hard questions — who decides what, what happens if someone wants out — before they ever become a conflict.
What we typically handle
- Federal & provincial incorporation
- Shareholder & partnership agreements
- Corporate governance & bylaws
- Share structures & reorganisations
- Director & officer responsibilities
- Annual maintenance & minute books
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Dispute Resolution
Most business disputes are cheaper, faster and less damaging to resolve out of court — and that's almost always where we aim to keep them. We start by understanding your position and your commercial priorities, then pursue the path most likely to get you a good outcome without unnecessary escalation.
When negotiation or mediation isn't enough, we're ready to protect your interests through formal proceedings. Either way, you'll always know where things stand and what your options are, explained without the drama.
What we typically handle
- Demand letters & early resolution
- Contract & payment disputes
- Negotiation & mediation
- Partnership & shareholder disputes
- Litigation support & strategy
- Settlement agreements
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Compliance & Privacy
Regulatory obligations rarely announce themselves until something goes wrong. From employment standards to privacy law, we help you get ahead of the requirements that apply to your business — with practical policies your team can actually follow, not a binder that sits on a shelf.
As more businesses collect customer data, privacy compliance under PIPEDA has become essential. We'll assess where you stand, close the gaps, and give you the documentation to show customers and partners that you take their data seriously.
What we typically handle
- PIPEDA privacy compliance
- Privacy policies & consent flows
- Employment standards guidance
- Workplace policies & handbooks
- Regulatory & licensing questions
- Data handling & breach response
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Deals & Financing
Whether you're taking on an investor, buying a competitor or planning your exit, the deal terms you agree today shape your business for years. We guide you through the process end to end — from letter of intent and due diligence to negotiation and closing — keeping risk contained and your interests protected at every step.
We speak the language of founders and investors alike, so we can move quickly without losing sight of the details that matter most to your outcome.
What we typically handle
- Investment & financing rounds
- Business acquisitions & sales
- Letters of intent & term sheets
- Due diligence & risk review
- Partnership & joint ventures
- Founder exits & succession
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Intellectual Property
Your brand, your product and your ideas are often your most valuable assets — and the easiest to lose if they aren't properly protected. We help you secure and manage your intellectual property so competitors can't trade on what you've built, and so your rights are clearly documented when it counts.
From registering a trademark to making sure work created by contractors actually belongs to your company, we handle the details that keep your IP firmly in your hands.
What we typically handle
- Trademark strategy & registration
- Licensing & royalty agreements
- IP assignment & ownership
- Brand & trade-name protection
- Confidential information safeguards
- IP clauses in contracts
Not listed here? These are the areas we're asked about most, but small businesses rarely fit into neat boxes. If you're facing something that isn't on this page, get in touch — we'll tell you honestly whether we can help or point you to someone who can.
How we scope work
Clear engagements, no billing surprises.
Every matter starts with a defined scope so you know exactly what we're doing and why. We'll recommend the lightest-touch path that properly protects you — and flag anything that can wait.
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Scoped up front
Written proposal before any substantive work begins.
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Plain-language deliverables
Documents and advice you can actually act on.
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One point of contact
Direct access to the lawyer handling your matter.
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