Our Legal Services

Businesses succeed when their legal foundations are clear, practical, and aligned with their goals. We advise companies of all sizes—from start-ups and family enterprises to established corporations—on the full range of corporate and commercial matters that arise in the oil sands. Our focus is on helping you structure, operate, grow, and protect your business with confidence.

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Business Formation and Structuring

 
Choosing the right legal structure is one of the most important early decisions for any business. We assist with incorporations under Alberta or federal law, the formation of partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, and professional corporations, and we provide clear advice on liability protection, tax considerations, and governance so your business begins on solid ground.

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Corporate Governance

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Sound governance supports compliance and informed decision-making. We advise on directors’ and officers’ duties, bylaws, corporate records, annual filings, shareholder meetings, and practical governance frameworks that help boards and management meet their obligations while reducing personal risk.

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Commercial Contracts

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Well-drafted contracts form the backbone of reliable business relationships. We draft, review, and negotiate supply, distribution, service, licensing, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements designed to allocate risk clearly, define obligations, and reduce the likelihood of costly disputes.

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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Sales

Buying, selling, or merging a business is a significant transaction that requires careful planning. We guide clients through deal structuring (share or asset sales), due diligence, negotiation of purchase agreements, and closing so that value is protected and post-transaction risks are minimized.

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Financing and Secured Lending

 
Access to capital depends on clear and enforceable documentation. We assist with loan agreements, security interests, personal property security registrations, guarantees, and related financing arrangements for both borrowers and lenders operating in Alberta.

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Shareholder Agreements and Disputes

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Clear rules between shareholders help prevent conflict and provide certainty when disagreements arise. We prepare unanimous shareholder agreements that address ownership rights, decision-making, buy-sell mechanisms, and exit strategies, and we assist when disputes need resolution.

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Commercial Real Estate and Leasing 

 

Many businesses rely on real property for their operations. We handle commercial property purchases and sales, lease negotiation and review, mortgage documentation, and related land issues so that your premises arrangements support rather than complicate your business.

 

 

Partnerships, Joint Ventures, and Limited Partnerships

 
Collaborative business arrangements require carefully tailored structures. We form and document general partnerships, limited partnerships, and joint ventures, defining contributions, profit sharing, management rights, and exit provisions in a way that reflects the commercial realities of the relationship.

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Employment Matters for Employers

Managing workplace relationships effectively helps protect both the business and its people. We advise on employment agreements, workplace policies, terminations, restrictive covenants, and compliance with Alberta employment standards so employers can reduce risk while maintaining productive workplaces.

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