Business Law

Business Law:

The aim of business law is to simplify the legal aspects of commercial exchanges. It concerns business contracts and the relations between companies. Business law is essential throughout the life of a company.

Business law, also known as commercial law or corporate law, is a broad area of law that governs the rights, relations, and conduct of individuals and businesses engaged in commerce, trade, and industry. It encompasses a wide range of legal principles and rules that regulate various aspects of business activities and transactions. Business law plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the business environment by providing a framework for conducting business activities ethically, efficiently, and legally.

Lawyers in Business Law:

Lawyers who specialize in business law, often referred to as business attorneys or corporate lawyers, are legal professionals with expertise in advising and representing businesses in various legal matters. These lawyers typically have a deep understanding of both legal principles, legal questions for entrepreneurs and business practices, allowing them to provide tailored legal solutions to meet the specific needs of their clients.

Allen Madelin Business lawyers offer a range of services to businesses. Please book your initial consultation in business law to see how we can help you.

Contracts

Do you need a contract lawyer to review a contract before you sign it? Are you unsure which type of contract would best suit your company's needs? Do you need help drafting a contract for your company, ensuring that all the essential elements are included? Do you need to understand your rights and obligations following the signing of a contract? Our team of business lawyers is here to help.

We specialize in drafting various types of contracts for our clients, including, but not limited to, loan agreements, shareholder agreements, service agreements, confidentiality agreements, distribution agreements, commercial agreements, licensing agreements, non-competition agreements, partnership agreements and contracts for the sale or purchase of a company or business.

In addition, our lawyers are available to review any contract prior to its execution. Our primary objective is to ensure that your rights and interests are protected throughout the duration of the contractual agreement.

Corporate Law

Do you need legal assistance for questions concerning your business? Do you need the help of a lawyer to apply for a permit?

We can assist you with various aspects of corporate law, including:

Incorporate companies in accordance with federal and provincial laws;
Ensure that companies are properly organized legally and that minute books are kept;
Change the name of a company;
Extra-provincial or international registration with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec;
GST, HST and QST registration;
Preparation of resolutions and annual declarations;
Representation for service of process or as mortgage representative for foreign companies;
Purchase, sale and financing transactions;
Setting up holding companies and tax rollovers;
All other transactions typical of corporate law.

Our team has extensive experience in incorporating companies. We tailor our services to the legislation governing your situation.

We regularly assist restaurant and bar owners in obtaining and maintaining liquor licenses, including litigation before the Régie des alcools, courses et jeux du Québec (RACJ).

Incorporation

Thinking of incorporating your company? Our team of lawyers can guide you through the process and help you determine the best course of action. If you have questions about the legal structures available for businesses, we can provide you with answers. We can also provide you with information on the costs and procedures involved in incorporating your company, as well as the legal and tax advantages of incorporating a company.

In Canada, there are two options for incorporating a company: provincially or federally. Whichever option you choose, registering your company with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar is mandatory. Our lawyers can help you navigate the registration process and make sure you meet all the requirements.

Our business lawyers can help you draw up a shareholders' agreement describing the rights of shareholders and setting out the rules for transferring and selling shares, as well as decision-making within the company.

Buying & Selling Companies

If you're interested in buying a business in Quebec, but don't know how to go about it, our lawyers can guide you through the process.

If your company buyout requires you to amend your articles of association, our lawyers can advise you on the steps to take and, if you wish, do them for you.

Similarly, if you're selling a business, there are several steps you need to take before the sale. Our lawyers can help you carry out a financial analysis of the project and ensure that you have completed all the necessary formalities required by the Quebec government.

Overall, our team is committed to helping you master and understand every step of the corporate sales process, adapting to the specific needs of your project. Contact us for an initial consultation.

Collection of Unpaid Receivables

Are you facing overdue accounts with a customer and being pursued by a collection agency? If you're considering a pre- or post-judgment foreclosure, or are looking for representation at a competitive cost, we can help you recover your debt.

If you've tried unsuccessfully to contact your debtor, it's time to accept reality and seek out a debt collection attorney to help you recover the debt. Our lawyers will send a demand letter and take other steps through the courts, including seizure before or after judgment, and work with bailiffs to enforce the judgment obtained.

In Quebec, debt collection agencies have limited powers, but our lawyers can negotiate payment agreements and draft transactions between creditors and debtors. Working with a debt collection lawyer can help you avoid the common pitfalls associated with collecting unpaid debts.

The amount you owe is a crucial factor in determining strategy and choice of court. For debts under $15,000, Small Claims Court is appropriate, and our lawyers can help you draft a demand letter and provide proof of service for the court. For debts between $15,000 and $85,000, the Court of Quebec will hear your case, and for amounts over $85,000, you'll have to face the Superior Court.

Business Law Disputes

At Allen Madelin, we offer comprehensive legal representation to clients involved in commercial disputes at all levels of courts and tribunals.

Our lawyers take a personalized approach to legal advice. We take the time to understand your specific concerns and objectives, and provide legal assistance tailored to your needs. Our primary objective is to help you solve your legal problems while maximizing your business opportunities.