Corporate & Commercial Law
The M&A Team Advantage
To say that the purchase or sale of an operating business is a fully involved process is an understatement. The potential purchaser juggles the need…
Navigating Canada’s Anti-Spam Laws: Key CASL Considerations for Small Businesses
For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), marketing is essential for growth and customer engagement. However, failing to comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) can lead…
Ontario Minute Book Compliance
Ontario corporations have long been required to provide annual disclosure to the government of vital business information, including the corporation’s name, business address, tax-related details,…
Empowering Early-Stage Ventures: Innovative Exemptions for Raising Capital in Ontario
Early-stage companies require capital to start, grow and scale their operations however consistently struggle with raising capital. In response and recognition to these challenges, the…
De-Risking Small – Medium M&A Transactions
M&A transactions by their nature involve unknown risks. Despite the best efforts of the parties, liabilities may slip between the cracks, issues may simply not…
Bill C-56 Amendments to the Competition Act
The Canadian economy is built on the belief that competition motivates businesses to continuously innovate, providing consumers with more choices and lower prices. This not…
Bridging a Valuation Gap in M&A Transactions
When structuring a transaction, there is a delicate balance to strike between a vendor’s desire to maximize their sale proceeds and a purchaser’s need to…
New Requirements for the New Year: Transparency Register for Ontario Corporations
As of January 1, 2023, significant amendments to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (“OBCA”), have come into force, adding a new requirement for private corporations…
Single Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations SOR/2022-138
The Single Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SUPPR) is Canada’s most recent environmental regulation. This regulation is part of the Government’s ongoing effort to reach zero…
Looking to Transition Your Business? Great! Now, Where to Look?
Operating a business for many can be both an exciting and rewarding experience. However, at some point in the business lifecycle, business owners turn their…