We have extensive experience advising many different types of businesses at all stages of growth. Our practice areas can be summarized as follows:

o Asset or Share Purchase and Sale Transactions
o Due Diligence Reviews (in relation to proposed transactions)
o Employment Law Matters
o Independent Contractor Agreements
o Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements
o Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements
o Employee Equity Participation Plans (incentive stock options arrangements)
o Intellectual Property Protection
o Agreements with Customers and Suppliers
o Joint Ventures
o Strategic Alliances
o Commercial Leases and Negotiations
o Independent Contractor Agreements
o Franchise, License and Distribution Agreements
o Licensing and Branding Agreements

o Corporate Governance Polices
o Audit Committee Charters
o Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
o Shareholder Meetings
o Directors’ Rights, Responsibilities and Liabilities

In addition to providing comprehensive corporate securities legal services as outlined above, we have specific experience and competencies in relation to all issues involving the TSX Venture Exchange.

We have specific experience and competencies in relation to businesses that are start-ups and those in the technology and life sciences industries. We assist our clients with the development of their business, including initial set-up, financing, growth, compensation arrangements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, going public and liquidation events.
We understand the issues faced by entrepreneurs working to transform new ideas into thriving companies.
We know that growing a start-up is not easy – we can assist you with all aspects of the key success factors – raising capital, protecting intellectual property, preserving competitive advantages, finding talent, acquiring customers, complying with regulatory requirements and various other management initiatives.