Business Law

Down & Company provides a broad range of corporate and commercial law services at all stages of a business’s development and across many industries.

We are committed to working with you through all the stages of your business to protect what you have and plan for your future.

Contact us for assistance with:

  • business formations
    (including incorporation and organization of federal and provincial corporations; the establishment of partnerships and/or joint-venture vehicles)
  • extra-provincial registrations
  • shareholder agreements
  • corporate governance issues
  • establishment of legal relationships with customers and suppliers
    (including contract preparation and/or review)
  • corporate reorganizations
  • day-to-day legal advice
  • general and industry-specific regulatory compliance
  • product manufacturing, distribution and sales agreements, licensing and leasing arrangements

Purchase or Sale of  a Business

Down & Company acts for buyers and sellers of businesses in transactions of all levels of complexity. We can advise you at any stage of a share or asset deal, from negotiating the letter of intent to delivering the final agreement.
We provide a full range of services, including:

  • advising on transaction structure
  • drafting and negotiating all material agreements
  • providing overall deal management
  • organizing an efficient closing
  • advising on post-closing legal issues
Painting by Katerina Podolak · Rooftop Water TowersPainting by Katerina Podolak · Rain in Camden Town