Business Lawyer in Edmonton

Asset Sale

For clients buying or selling business assets, our business law team handles negotiations, contracts, and regulatory permits. A lawyer will conduct contract review, flag legal issues, and structure asset and share purchase agreements to manage risk, protect business interests, and address intellectual property/mortgages & finance concerns.

Share Sale

In a share sale, ownership of a corporation shifts between shareholders or investors. Our corporate lawyers prepare the legal documents, ensure compliance, and advise on corporate governance and security for your business entity. We help safeguard shareholder rights, address potential disputes, and provide legal advice on personal liability and tax-related risks.

Incorporations

Incorporation gives your company structure and separates business liabilities from personal assets. We guide Edmonton entrepreneurs and start-ups through business formation, including choosing between Sole Proprietor, partnership, or corporation. Our legal services cover incorporation filings, licenses, shareholder agreements, and business contracts aligned with your business goals.

Annual Returns

To keep your corporation in good standing, annual returns and related legal documents must be filed correctly and on time. Our law firm prepares and files these materials, monitors deadlines, and updates you on any changes in Alberta or other Canadian provinces that may affect your company structure or ongoing compliance.

Purchase and Sale of a Business

The purchase and sale of a business often involve complex business agreements, due diligence, and financing. We provide legal counsel on the purchase and sale of a business, draft and review business contracts, and negotiate terms so clients understand liabilities, employment law considerations, and ongoing business interests before proceeding.

Unanimous Shareholder Agreements

A Unanimous Shareholder Agreement (USA) sets out how a corporation is run and how decisions are made. We draft, review, and update shareholder agreements to clarify voting rights, transfers of shares, management powers, and buy-sell or Business Succession Planning provisions, helping reduce legal problems between shareholders.

Lease Reviews for Landlords or Tenants

Whether you own commercial property or rent space for a small business, our lawyers review and negotiate Commercial Lease terms. We identify risks around repairs, indemnities, privacy, and security obligations, assist with retail leasing issues, and offer legal representation if disputes escalate into litigation.

Corporate Amalgamations and/or Restructuring

Corporate amalgamations, mergers, and restructuring can be effective tools for growth or risk management. Our attorneys advise on mergers and acquisitions, asset and share purchase structures, and the legal remedies available if issues arise. We help align the business structure with your business goals, protect intellectual property and copyrights, and support a smooth transition for directors, shareholders, and employees.

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