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Corporate & Commercial Law
The business law group at Desmarais, Keenan LLP is highly experienced and diversified. We have represented the interests of local and international businesses, First Nations organizations, economic development corporations, insurance companies, chartered banks, credit unions and other financial institutions.
Practicing LawyersWe will help you to structure a partnership or joint venture protecting the interest and assets of the partners, reducing tax liabilities and defining a process to resolve future disputes. Our legal guidance will assist you in meeting the requirements of the Ontario Business Corporations Act and Income Tax Act.Examples of our legal services include:
Commercial Leases
We can help both Landlords and Tenants negotiate commercial leases for real estate, equipment, machinery or other purposes.
Franchise Agreements
Whether you are a local business growing through franchising or becoming a part of a national or international franchise, we can advise you on the current requirements and regulations.
Financing
We have expertise to ensure that all appropriate documents and registrations are completed for private or institutional lending.
Shareholders Agreements
We assist in drafting Shareholders' agreements defining decisions that require unanimous approval & provide a process for dispute resolution, transfers of shares & other contingencies.
Business Sales and Purchases
We assist you with negotiations, drafting the share and asset purchase agreements, conducting the required title searches & filings and all other matters regarding business sales/ purchases.
Preparation of Debentures, Security Agreements and Land Mortgages
We can help both Landlords and Tenants negotiate commercial leases for real estate, equipment, machinery or other purposes.
Annual Minutes
Failure to maintain accurate minute books can result in penalties under the Ontario Business Corporations Act and cause significant questions and delays should you need to sell, refinance, or if you are audited by CRA. We can assist you in meeting the necessary requirements.
Charitable Organizations
Our advice can help you focus on furthering the purpose of your organization without overstepping the many requirements that Canadian law imposes on registered charities.
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