No matter the industry, every company has buyers, vendors, partners and suppliers, and that means lots of contracts and agreements to negotiate or review. Companies sometimes elect to move forward without any legal help because: 

1. It’s not worth spending the money 
2. It will slow things down 
3. The contract “looks ok” 
4. They will deal with it if it becomes a problem  

Our priorities are much like yours, we want to save you time and money, but we also want to ensure the law is on your side. Our lawyers have the business experience to focus their time efficiently on issues that matter. They keep your business moving forward and negotiate effectively on your behalf. They know the value of your relationships and represent your interests with that in mind – the way you would expect a trusted advisor and member of your team to act. Our lawyers succeed when you do. 

A standard template might be all you need, but making an investment in qualified advice is never a bad decision. Shareholder agreements are important when your company does well and when it struggles. Investing in the right decision is in your best interest. We have helped many great Canadian companies in their early days to get things started off on the right foot, avoiding larger issues later on. We take the time to get it right and ensure you understand the nuances of the agreement’s legalese while keeping the cost appropriate for a company just getting started. And if all you need is a simple agreement, that’s all we’ll give you.

If you’re buying or selling a business, you need a trusted partner in your corner. Your deal doesn’t have to make headlines to catch our attention, it’s important to you and that makes it important to us. Our team of M&A lawyers have been part of the big Bay Street firms and have worked on complex deals, across many diverse industries. They have now brought that experience to Caravel Law and put it to work for companies like yours. No matter who is on the other side of your deal, you can be confident that you’re well represented.

Our lawyers understand what money means to a business. Whether your business is growing and you’re seeking capital to fund that growth, or your business is going through a difficult period and in need of resources to help weather the storm, we can help. Our lawyers have supported companies big and small in their efforts to continue their journey. We can assist you in a variety of financing matters including equity and debt financing. Our lawyers look after the legal work so that you can look after your business.

What was once just an idea, or a passion project is now your business – you are moving up and forward. No matter how new of an endeavour, there are legal hurdles you must face now to maintain your company’s success legal health in the long term. Our lawyers love helping our clients at this early stage when things are just getting started. You need a practical solution that guarantees quality while keeping costs in check. We have experienced lawyers who can guide you through the process with transparent fixed fee arrangements that make sense for early-stage companies. We partner with innovative technology companies to automate the incorporation process as much as possible to get things done quickly, efficiently and properly. We keep your costs and stress as low as possible.

Your company is growing and so is your team, and you need more space. You’re moving into a new building or opening up a new store. You’re opening up new locations or consolidating multiple locations into one. Whatever the reason, you’re going to be signing a new commercial lease and you need someone to look after your interests. Our team has the experience to do that and the business experience to do it quickly and efficiently.