We advise companies at every stage of growth on a wide range of corporate matters, helping them navigate the complexities of corporate law with confidence.
Corporate lawyers play a central role in helping businesses understand, comply with, and strategically navigate the complex framework of corporate law. We support clients at every stage of the business lifecycle.
Careful planning and the right legal safeguards are essential to reducing risk and preserving value. With the right structures and agreements in place, companies are better positioned to manage change, pursue opportunities, and avoid unnecessary legal exposure. Whether you are structuring a new venture, undertaking a merger or acquisition, or addressing day-to-day commercial matters, Stringam offers personalized services tailored to your needs.
We work with companies on a wide range of corporate matters, including structuring and incorporating new entities, contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions and governance. Our approach is proactive and solutions-focused, aimed at reducing risk, avoiding costly missteps, and protecting your interests at every stage.
Stringam’s corporate team brings broad experience across business law matters. Drawing on the strength of our collaborative practice, we deliver practical, effective advice grounded in both legal knowledge and commercial realities.
Industries We Serve
We serve businesses of all sizes and types across Western Canada. We assist clients in a range of industries, including:
Incorporation is an exciting and important step in the life of any business or organization. At Stringam, we work with clients to determine the structure that best aligns with their goals and ensure the chosen entity is properly established. Whether you are incorporating a federal or provincial corporation, a non-profit company, a society, or a partnership, we provide practical advice throughout the process to help you begin with a strong legal foundation.
Business transactions should be clear, well-structured, and legally sound. We assist clients with a wide range of corporate and commercial dealings, supporting day-to-day operations, strategic decisions, and long-term growth.
A commercial lease is a critical agreement that can significantly influence your business operations. We assist both landlords and tenants in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating lease agreements to ensure the terms are clear, balanced, and aligned with your business objectives.
Buying or selling all or part of a business, whether through a share sale or an asset sale, involves complex legal, financial, and strategic considerations. Proper structuring of a transaction is critical to achieving your objectives, managing risk, and optimizing tax outcomes. We assist clients at every stage of the process, from negotiating and preparing letters of intent through due diligence, drafting and finalizing transaction documents, completing the sale, and ensuring a smooth transition of operations and ownership.
Planning for the future of a business is essential to long-term stability and success. We work with business owners to develop tailored succession plans that support smooth transitions, whether to family members, business partners, or third-party purchasers. This includes planning for the eventual sale of the business and ensuring that corporate records, structure, and governance are organized and optimized to support an efficient, value-maximizing transaction.
When businesses want to improve tax efficiency, manage risk, facilitate growth or succession, or enhance operational flexibility, it often requires changes to their legal, ownership, or financial structure. Our legal professionals have extensive experience guiding companies through corporate reorganizations, including share structure changes, asset transfers and divisions, debt restructuring, tax-driven planning, ownership realignment, and governance changes.
Our business lawyers draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements, including shareholder, partnership, licensing, employment, contractor, services, and supply agreements. We work closely with our clients to ensure their agreements are clear, effective, and strategically structured to protect their interests and support long-term success.
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Corporate lawyers advise businesses on legal matters related to formation, operations, and growth. Their work often includes structuring companies, preparing and negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and financings. Their role is to identify risk, support informed decision-making, and help businesses operate effectively within the applicable legal framework.
A corporation is a separate legal entity from its owners, meaning it can enter into contracts, own assets, and be held liable independently. This structure generally provides limited liability protection, shielding shareholders’ personal assets from business debts and obligations.
In contrast, a sole proprietorship is not legally separate from its owner. The individual owns and operates the business personally and are directly responsible for all debts and liabilities, putting their personal assets at risk.
In short, corporations offer greater legal protection and structure, while sole proprietorships are simpler to establish and operate but involve greater personal risk.
A share sale involves the purchase of shares in a corporation, which may result in the buyer acquiring full or partial ownership of the business, including its underlying assets, liabilities, and existing obligations.
An asset sale involves the purchase of all or selected assets of a business, such as equipment, contracts, or goodwill, typically allowing the buyer to assume only specified liabilities and obligations.
Yes. Even small businesses benefit from well-drafted agreements. Clear, comprehensive contracts help prevent disputes, protect assets, and ensure that all parties understand their rights and responsibilities from the outset.
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