Why Sales and Procurement Should Not Own Contract Risk Alone

Sole Proprietor vs Corporation in Ontario

Incorporation costs vary based on structure and setup. Learn what businesses should consider beyond basic filing fees.

Franchise businesses involve fixed costs, lease obligations, and contractual restrictions that can affect profitability in the early years.

Exiting a business purchase agreement depends on conditions, timing, and contract terms. Learn what options may exist in Ontario.

Assigning a commercial lease in Ontario requires landlord consent and careful review of assignment provisions.

Business owners looking to exit a franchise agreement in Ontario should review termination rights, assignment options, and potential legal consequences.

Many business owners focus on base rent and overlook the additional rent provisions buried in their commercial lease. Learn what additional rent includes, how it affects occupancy costs, and what tenants should negotiate before signing.

What Fractional General Counsel for Contracts Looks Like in Practice

Rebate and Promotional Agreements That Food Companies Misprice

Reviving a corporation restores it as it existed. Learn when it makes sense and what to consider before proceeding.

Business owners signing commercial leases in Ontario often overlook important clauses involving rent, guarantees, and assignment rights.

Many business owners focus on rent and location while overlooking lease provisions that can create significant financial and legal risk. Learn the commercial lease red flags every Ontario tenant should identify before signing.

Business tenants considering breaking a commercial lease in Ontario should review termination clauses, assignment rights, and potential liability.

Before signing a commercial lease, business owners should understand the provisions that can significantly affect costs, flexibility, liability, and long-term business success. Learn the 10 commercial lease terms every Ontario tenant should negotiate before committing to a lease agreement.

Buying a franchise in Ontario involves reviewing disclosure documents, agreements, and lease obligations to understand long-term risks.

Corporations are not static. As a business evolves, changes are often required to reflect how it operates. These changes may relate to the name of the corporation, its structure, or its ownership. Amending a corporation is the process used to formally make those changes. From a filing perspective, it can be straightforward. In practice, what is being changed and how it is structured matters. When Amendments Are Typically Needed We commonly see amendments required where: • the

Why Growing Companies Regret Waiting to Fix Contract Infrastructure

Pricing is one of the most negotiated elements in any food manufacturing agreement. At the outset, both parties typically agree on pricing based on current costs, expected volumes, and market conditions. However, food manufacturing operates in an environment where costs do not remain static. Changes in raw materials, labour, packaging, transportation, and external market factors can significantly affect production costs over time. When agreements do not include clear mechanis

A commercial lease can affect your business for years. Learn what a commercial lease lawyer looks for during a lease review and why legal advice before signing can help you avoid costly mistakes.

Commercial and residential leases operate under different legal frameworks in Ontario. Learn what this means for landlords and tenants.

Many business owners incorporate to protect their personal assets, only to unknowingly sign a personal guarantee in their commercial lease. Learn how personal guarantees work, the risks they create, and what can be negotiated before signing.

Permitted use clauses determine how tenants can use leased premises and can affect business expansion and assignment of the lease.

Many business owners wonder whether a commercial lease review is worth the investment. The reality is that a single overlooked clause can cost significantly more than the legal fee. Learn why reviewing your commercial lease before signing may be one of the best business decisions you make.