Business Law

Dedicated to Helping you Succeed

Business Law

Dedicated to Helping you Succeed

Business Law

Dedicated to Helping you Succeed

We're Focused on Your Success

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We offer a depth of experience and range of expertise few other firms can match. As one of Southwestern Ontario’s largest firms, we’ve handled some of the region’s biggest and most complex business transactions.

Clients from a broad spectrum of industries, businesses large and small, public sector institutions, charities and not-for-profits, entrepreneurs and professionals rely on us for advice on everything from corporate governance to incorporation and trademark protection.

The Lerners Business Law Group offers a depth of experience and range of expertise few other firms can match. As one of Southwestern Ontario’s largest firms, we’ve handled some of the region’s biggest and most complex business transactions. Clients from a broad spectrum of industries, businesses large and small, public sector institutions, charities, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs and professionals rely on us for advice on everything from corporate governance to incorporation and trademark protection.

our SERVICES

Corporate Governance

Establishing a structure by which a corporation is directed and controlled, and providing guidance on responsibilities, risks, and compliance for directors, officers, and boards.

Corporate Governance

Establishing a structure by which a corporation is directed and controlled, and providing guidance on responsibilities, risks, and compliance for directors, officers, and boards.

Employment and Contractor Agreements

Drafting employment contracts, contractor agreements, specialized compensation plans, and other agreements that add value to your business.

Employment and Contractor Agreements

Drafting employment contracts, contractor agreements, specialized compensation plans, and other agreements that add value to your business.

Incorporation and Organizational Structure

Establishing legal structures to maximize growth opportunities in a tax-efficient manner that is aligned with your vision and growth trajectory.

Incorporation and Organizational Structure

Establishing legal structures to maximize growth opportunities in a tax-efficient manner that is aligned with your vision and growth trajectory.

Intellectual Property and Trademark Protection

Securing, enforcing, and leveraging your intellectual assets to build a competitive advantage.

Intellectual Property and Trademark Protection

Securing, enforcing, and leveraging your intellectual assets to build a competitive advantage.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Managing complex M&A transactions from due diligence to closing, while minimizing risk and maximizing value.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Managing complex M&A transactions from due diligence to closing, while minimizing risk and maximizing value.

Franchising and Licensing

Structuring franchising models and licensing agreements that promote expansion while safeguarding brand integrity.

Franchising and Licensing

Structuring franchising models and licensing agreements that promote expansion while safeguarding brand integrity.

Business Disputes

Applying our expertise in dispute resolution to advance your interests and protect your reputation, rights, and bottom line.

Business Disputes

Applying our expertise in dispute resolution to advance your interests and protect your reputation, rights, and bottom line.

Financing and Securities

Advising on raising capital, securing loans, and compliance with securities regulations.

Financing and Securities

Advising on raising capital, securing loans, and compliance with securities regulations.

Commercial Contracts

Drafting and negotiating agreements that protect your interests and foster strong business relationships.

Commercial Contracts

Drafting and negotiating agreements that protect your interests and foster strong business relationships.

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Structuring and closing investment deals that support your growth strategy.

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Structuring and closing investment deals that support your growth strategy.

representative work

  • Acted in the sale and purchase of automotive dealerships and for lender and borrower in automotive floorplan financing matters.

  • Acted as counsel to purchaser of a significant regional grain processing and crop input business.

  • Acted for sellers in several trucking companies across Ontario, including the sale of a long-established family trucking business located in southwestern Ontario.

  • Acted for the seller in the sale of North American publishing company to US buyer and related pre-closing reorganization.

  • Counsel to a radio broadcasting company in the acquisition and consolidation of various radio broadcasting businesses.

  • Act as counsel for several of the largest cooperative businesses in the region and province.

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At Lerners, we’re ready to support your business law needs with insight, integrity, and responsiveness. Whether you're seeking guidance on a complex transaction or have a general question about our services, we’re here to help. Contact us today.

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