The legal needs of businesses can vary greatly, but our Mississauga corporate lawyers have the experience and knowledge to handle just about any legal challenge your business may be facing, including the following:

A commercial agreement is a legally binding contract between two or more parties. The agreement can be made in writing, orally, or by conduct. Our Mississauga corporate lawyers have experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements. We also have experience litigating commercial disputes that may arise out of a breach of contract. If you are involved in a commercial dispute, we can help you resolve the matter through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.

A secured lending transaction is a loan in which the borrower pledges collateral to the lender as security for the repayment of the loan. The collateral can be in the form of real estate, personal property, or equity in a business. Our corporate lawyers in Mississauga have experience representing both borrowers and lenders in secured lending transactions, including: • residential mortgages • commercial mortgages • construction loans • bridge financing • equipment financing We can assist you in the negotiation, preparation, and review of loan documents, as well as the closing of the transaction. We can also help you resolve any disputes that may arise out of the loan.

Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is controlled and directed. The purpose of corporate governance is to protect the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders, such as employees, creditors, and customers. We have a proven track record of advising companies on corporate governance matters, including but not limited to: • board of directors • shareholders • officers • committees • bylaws If you need assistance with any aspect of corporate governance, our corporate lawyers in Mississauga can help.

Succession planning is the process of identifying and developing individuals who have the potential to fill key leadership roles within a company. Succession planning is important for businesses of all sizes, but it is especially important for family-owned businesses. Our corporate lawyers in Mississauga can assist you with all aspects of succession planning, including but not limited to: • identifying key positions • developing job descriptions • identifying potential successors • developing training and development programs We can also assist you with the transfer of ownership of a family-owned business.

A commercial real estate transaction is any transaction involving the purchase, sale, lease, or development of commercial real estate. Commercial real estate includes office buildings, retail space, warehouses, and industrial buildings. Our Mississauga corporate law firm has experience representing both buyers and sellers in commercial real estate transactions, including but not limited to: • purchase and sale agreements • lease agreements • construction contracts • mortgage financing We can assist you in negotiating, preparing, and reviewing all documents related to your commercial real estate transaction. We can also help you resolve any disputes that may arise out of the transaction.

Intellectual property is a type of intangible property that includes patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. We have experience advising companies on all aspects of intellectual property, including but not limited to: • patents • copyrights • trademarks • trade secrets If you need assistance with any aspect of intellectual property, our Mississauga corporate lawyers can help.

A shareholder is an individual or entity that owns shares in a company. Shareholders have certain rights, such as the right to vote on corporate matters and the right to receive dividends. We have experience advising shareholders on their rights and obligations, as well as assisting with the negotiation and preparation of shareholder agreements.

Sometimes, the best way to grow a business is through franchising. Franchising is a type of business arrangement in which a company licenses its trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property to an individual or entity. We have experience assisting companies with the purchase of franchises, as well as advising franchisees on their rights and obligations.

A share purchase and sale agreement is a contract between a buyer and a seller that sets forth the terms and conditions of the sale of shares in a company. We have experience assisting both buyers and sellers with share purchase and sale agreements, including but not limited to: • negotiating the terms of the agreement • preparing the agreement • reviewing the agreement If you are considering buying or selling shares in a company, our Ontario corporate lawyers can help.

A joint venture is a business arrangement in which two or more companies come together to achieve a common goal. Joint ventures can take many different forms, such as joint research and development projects, marketing agreements, or production agreements. We have experience advising companies on all aspects of joint ventures, including but not limited to: • negotiating the terms of the joint venture • drafting the joint venture agreement • reviewing the agreement Besides joint ventures, we advise companies on other business arrangements, such as strategic alliances and marketing agreements.

An employment contract is a contract between an employer and an employee that sets forth the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. We have experience assisting employers with the preparation and review of employment contracts, as well as with the development and implementation of employment policies.

An asset purchase and sale agreement is a contract between a buyer and a seller that sets forth the terms and conditions of the sale of assets. We have experience assisting both buyers and sellers with asset purchase and sale agreements, including but not limited to: • negotiating the terms of the agreement • preparing the agreement • reviewing the agreement If you are considering buying or selling assets, our Mississauga corporate lawyers can help.

Our Mississauga corporate lawyers represent companies of all sizes, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Whatever your corporate legal needs, we can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.