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Does Sharek Logan & van Leenen LLP provide business law services for both business and non-profit clients?

Yes, we are regularly retained by a diverse roster of business and not for profit clients.

What kinds of organizations can you help?

Sharek Logan & van Leenen LLP can be of assistance to almost any organization operating in real estate, manufacturing, hospitality, wholesale and retail, financial services and technology.  That includes entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, widely held corporations, governments, municipalities, school boards and non-profit associations.   

Can you handle business formation legal matters?

Yes, we offer advice on how to establish business ventures in a variety of forms, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, for-profit corporations, not-for-profit corporations and joint ventures.  We can act as your registered office (or registered attorney for extra-provincial corporations) and attend to all corporate filings on your behalf in any jurisdiction in Canada.

Do you handle corporate finance legal matters?

Yes, we can help with the paperwork and offer advice regarding the raising of investment capital through various prospectus-filing exemptions available to businesses in Canada, and attend to all regulatory filings associated with the use of these exemptions.

Do you offer legal advice on Corporate Governance?

Yes, we can provide opinions on all aspects of corporate governance, including statutory requirements for directors and their legal and fiduciary obligations. We can also assist with the preparation of corporate bylaws and with unanimous shareholder agreements, commonly used by closely held corporations.

Can you handle Mergers & Acquisitions?

We can assist with any transaction involving either the acquisition of a business interest (share purchase or asset purchase) or the disposition of assets or shares.

Do you have experience in Real Estate financing?

We offer a full range of services to real estate developers, including land acquisition, subdivision and development matters, mezzanine financing, construction financing, mortgage syndication, condominium registration and subsequent sales of developed property.

Do your business legal services include Contract Drafting & Analysis?