Business Law, Corporate Services & Acquisitions
We have practiced business and corporate law at DSF since the firm’s inception in 1964. The corporate group consists of several talented lawyers and clerks and is headed up by the firm’s most senior partner, Mr. Bill Smith. We have many, many long term clients who rely upon us for all of their business legal needs. We take pride in being part of helping our client’s businesses grow and prosper.
We provide complete corporate legal services, including incorporation and complete organization, record keeping, reorganizations, amalgamations, as well as winding-up and dissolution. We are experts in the preparation of shareholder, partnership agreements, and far more. We can help plan and execute the acquisition or disposition of shares or assets of a private business. We can also assist in matters concerning franchises and joint ventures. We can advise and assist in the private placement of securities, the preparation of offering memoranda and the formation of limited partnerships and other forms of syndicated investment.
We particularly specialize in assisting start-up companies with their business plans, organizational structures, grant applications, corporate registrations, and lending/financing needs.
We also have a large network of experts and outside professionals with whom we work closely to provide our clients with a complete team of expertise. This includes: real estate agents, tax experts, accountants, bankers, and many others. For a list of some of the members of our outside network of professionals: Network of Outside Professionals
Some of the legal services we offer:
- Incorporation and organization
- Amalgamations and dissolutions
- Commercial leasing
- Business acquisitions and sales
- Commercial agreements
- Shareholder, partnership and joint venture agreements
- Distributorship and franchise arrangements
- Regulatory compliance
- Corporate record keeping
- Construction contracts
- Employment agreements
We would be pleased to discuss your businesses needs.
