Corporate / Commercial Law

Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting commercial agreements relating to acquisitions, product distribution, industrial equipment purchases and commercial leasing. Advising on all aspects of commercial leasing (landlord and tenant).

Creating new and updating contract templates. Establishing contract management practices. Providing legal educational presentations to sales and technical teams. Advising on legal issues relating to corporate re-structuring due to Canadian tax issues. Preparing and managing commercial real property purchase and sales transactions. Incorporating and maintaining Canadian and American companies records. Advising on corporate governance issues.

Corporate Finance / Securities Law

Preparation of the initial public registration of securities. Ongoing compliance and maintenance requirements. Equity incentive/employee stock option plan and agreements. Private debt based financings.

Intellectual Property / Technology Law

Advising on all aspects related to web sites. Trade-mark registrations in both Canada and the United States. Monitoring trade-mark infringements and protection of trade-mark rights. Intellectual property licensing agreements and purchase agreements.

Employment Law

Drafting workplace policies. Advising on employment standards, occupational safety and human rights. Employment agreements and independent contractor agreements. American employment standards, EEOC & OSHA issues.