Corporate Law

Navigating the due diligence process is the most critical step in any Ontario based M&A transaction. This essential business due diligence practice involves a meticulous due diligence checklist that guides your investigation into every aspect of a target company. The core of this effort is legal due diligence, a systematic review of corporate records, contracts,

A holding company (often called a Holdco) is a corporation that holds and controls assets typically shares of other companies rather than engaging in active business operations. Unlike an operating company, a Holdco does not manufacture products or offer services; instead it “serves as a financial vessel that takes ownership and control of assets”. In

Breaking a commercial lease in Ontario is not a decision to be taken lightly. Unlike residential tenancies, which are heavily regulated by the Residential Tenancies Act, commercial leases are contracts governed by the Commercial Tenancies Act (Ontario) and general contract law. This means that both landlords and tenants are expected to honour the lease terms

For all incorporated Ontario businesses, keeping a corporate minute book is not just an administrative requirement; it’s a legal requirement, under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA). A corporate minute book is the primary source of legal and corporate history of the entity, where one can find everything, starting with constituting documents all the way

Someone starting up a new business, growing an existing company, or facing a significant transaction, selecting the right corporate law firm, can make a difference between long-term success and a potentially crippling setback. A competent legal partner does more than give you recommendations; they become part of your business model, anticipate problems before they get

Getting the right business structure is perhaps the most crucial decision for an entrepreneur to make when launching a business. Not only does it have a direct impact on your day-to-day business operations but also influence your exposure to liability, taxation, access to capital, and your long-term growth prospects. For most first-time entrepreneurs, particularly those

In the modern Canadian economy, choosing the right legal structure is critical to long-term success. Among the most flexible and widely respected options is federal corporation registration. This form of incorporation, governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), allows businesses to operate across all provinces and territories in Canada under a single corporate identity.