Find vetted business law counsel in Hamilton, Ontario. Incorporations, shareholder agreements, contracts, financings, sales of business. Get a business lawyer who reads the deal carefully and writes documents that hold up.
Online incorporation services are fine for a single-shareholder, single-class corporation with no debt and no investors. Anything more complex (multiple founders, vesting, options, investors, family trusts, multiple share classes) needs a real lawyer. The cost of a bad share structure is paid years later in tax, litigation, or a failed financing.
Look for a firm with active business law practice in Hamilton courts and tribunals, transparent fee structures, and clear communication. The right counsel will explain options without pressure, return calls promptly, and have demonstrated experience with matters comparable to yours. Every lawyer listed on Bremo Lawyers is verified against the relevant provincial law society.
Incorporations $1,000 to $2,500 plus government fees. Shareholder agreements $3,000 to $8,000. Standard commercial contracts $1,500 to $5,000. M&A deals run on hourly with retainers, with smaller transactions in the $25,000 to $75,000 range and middle-market deals well above. Many firms offer founder-friendly pricing on early-stage work.
Federal and provincial. Share structure, name search, NUANS, by-laws, minute book setup.
Drag-along, tag-along, ROFR, ROFO, buy-sell triggers, valuation methodologies.
MSAs, NDAs, SaaS terms, distribution agreements, supply contracts, IP licensing.
Asset and share deals, LOIs, due diligence, reps and warranties, closing.
Convertible notes, SAFE, priced rounds, term sheets, security agreements.
Net lease review, exit clauses, restoration obligations, renewal terms, percentage rent.
Section 85 rollovers, butterflies, estate freezes, family trust planning.
Arthur Wishart Act and Quebec Civil Code disclosure obligations, rescission rights, franchise agreements.
Federal incorporation provides national name protection and is right for businesses operating across provinces. Provincial incorporation (Ontario, BC, Alberta) is faster, simpler, and often sufficient for local operations. A business lawyer maps the choice based on the actual business plan.
Yes, almost always. Even between best friends, a shareholder agreement signed before issues arise prevents litigation when they do. Vesting alone often saves a startup.
The LCGE allows individual Canadian residents to shield a substantial amount of capital gain on a sale of qualified small business corporation shares (QSBC) and qualified farm and fishing property. The 2026 limit is over $1,000,000 indexed. Planning years ahead unlocks the exemption.
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