Business Law

Business Law

Navigating the complexities of business law requires clarity, strategy, and a firm you can trust. Whether you’re launching a startup, restructuring an existing entity, or negotiating high-stakes contracts, we provide legal solutions tailored to your goals. We have expertise in various aspects of corporate commercial law.
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Our Business Law services include:

Business Entity Formation & Structuring

Choosing the right legal structure is a foundational decision that can have lasting consequences for your business’s growth, governance, taxation, and liability exposure. At Evergreen Solicitors, we provide strategic, end-to-end legal guidance to entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies seeking to form, expand, or restructure their business entities. Our team helps clients navigate the nuances of incorporation and organizational structuring by understanding your vision, assessing risk profiles, and aligning formation strategies with your long-term goals. Whether launching a new venture, bringing on partners, or preparing for investment, we ensure your entity is built on a sound legal foundation

Our Business Entity Formation & Structuring Services include:

  • Federal and provincial corporate incorporations
  • Professional corporation setup for regulated professions (e.g., lawyers, doctors, engineers)
  • Extraprovincial registration for out-of-province or foreign entities operating in Alberta
  • Legal advice on choosing between sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or limited partnership
  • Structuring joint ventures, holding companies, and subsidiaries
  • Non-profit and charity incorporation, including CRA registration support
  • Drafting of articles of incorporation, bylaws, and shareholder agreements
  • Preparation of partnership agreements, unanimous shareholder agreements, and joint venture contracts
  • Custom resolutions, organizational minutes, and director/officer appointments
  • Amalgamations, continuances, and corporate reorganizations

Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring

At Evergreen Solicitors, we provide strategic legal counsel to help clients navigate the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate reorganizations with confidence and clarity. Whether you are acquiring a business, selling a company, or entering into a joint venture, our experienced M&A lawyers deliver practical solutions tailored to your commercial objectives.
We advise clients across a wide range of industries, from emerging startups to established enterprises, on both domestic and cross-border transactions. Our team takes a proactive, detail-oriented approach to managing deal structures, conducting thorough due diligence, negotiating key terms, and ensuring regulatory compliance every step of the way.
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Our M&A services include:

  • Buy-side and sell-side advisory
  • Share and asset purchase transactions
  • Vendor take-back financing agreements
  • Escrow and holdback arrangements
  • Private equity investments and exits
  • Joint ventures and strategic alliances
  • Corporate reorganizations and restructurings
  • Corporate reorganizations and restructurings
  • Regulatory and competition law compliance
  • Post-acquisition integration support
  • Foreign investment review under the Investment Canada Act
With a commitment to responsiveness and precision, we work closely with your financial, tax, and business advisors to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. From deal inception to closing and beyond, we are your trusted partner in building long-term value.

Commercial Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

Clear, enforceable contracts are essential. We draft, review and negotiate agreements with your interests top of mind, minimizing risk and ensuring confidence in every deal. We understand that well-crafted contracts are the foundation of successful commercial relationships. Our team delivers practical, results-driven legal support in the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide variety of business agreements, ensuring that our clients’ rights are protected, risks are minimized, and objectives are achieved.
Whether you’re launching a new venture, managing day-to-day operations, or entering into a high-stakes deal, we provide contracts that are clear, enforceable, and tailored to your unique business context. We approach each agreement with commercial awareness and legal precision, striking the right balance between risk mitigation and deal-making flexibility.

Our Commercial Contracts services include:

  • Drafting and negotiating service agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts
  • Licensing, distribution, and supply agreements
  • Partnership, joint venture, and collaboration arrangements
  • Terms and conditions for online and offline transactions
  • Shareholder and operating agreements
  • Master services agreements (MSAs) and statements of work (SOWs)
  • Contract risk assessment and compliance audits
  • Pre-contractual negotiations and dispute avoidance strategies
From startups to established enterprises, our clients rely on us for clear, business-savvy guidance across every stage of the contract lifecycle. We take the time to understand your goals and industry nuances—allowing us to develop contractual frameworks that support your growth, manage risk, and foster enduring partnerships.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Stay ahead of regulations with strategic counsel on board operations, shareholder rights, and internal policies.
Our approach is practical, business-minded, and deeply invested in your success. From first-time entrepreneurs to seasoned executives, we help you move forward with confidence.

Our services on Corporate Governance & Compliance include:

  • Drafting and updating corporate bylaws, board mandates, and committee charters
  • Advising on director duties, fiduciary obligations, and conflict of interest protocols
  • Structuring board and shareholder meetings, including resolutions and minute keeping
  • Maintenance of corporate minute books, annual returns, and director/officer updates
  • Preparation of corporate resolutions, consents, and filings with corporate registries
  • Support for extra-provincial registration and dissolution procedures
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What type of business entity should I choose for my startup in Alberta?
A: The right structure – sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or professional corporation – depends on your liability exposure, tax strategy, and growth plans. We assess your goals and guide you through federal or provincial incorporation, including professional setups.
A: Yes. A shareholder agreement governs ownership rights, dispute resolution, and exit strategies. It’s essential for protecting your interests and ensuring long-term stability.
A: Absolutely. We provide buy-side and sell-side advisory, draft share/asset purchase agreements, conduct due diligence, and manage regulatory compliance for smooth transactions.
A: Restructuring may include amalgamations, continuances, or reorganizing share structures. We work with your tax and financial advisors to align legal strategy with business goals.
A: Yes. We tailor NDAs, service agreements, licensing deals, and MSAs to your industry, ensuring enforceability and risk mitigation.
A: If your business is incorporated outside Alberta but operates within the province, extraprovincial registration ensures legal recognition and compliance with local laws. We handle filings and advise on cross-border structuring.
A: Definitely. We assist lawyers, doctors, engineers, accountants, and other professionals with tailored incorporation, regulatory filings, and governance documents.
A: Key documents include articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder agreements, organizational resolutions, and director/officer appointments. We prepare and customize these to fit your business model.
A: We guide you through provincial incorporation, draft bylaws and governance policies, and assist with CRA registration for charitable status.
A: A share purchase involves acquiring ownership in a company, while an asset purchase targets specific business assets. Each has tax, liability, and operational implications. We help you choose the right structure.
A: Yes. We draft and negotiate joint venture agreements, structure governance frameworks, and ensure alignment with your commercial objectives.
A: It’s a seller-financed arrangement where the buyer pays part of the purchase price over time. We draft enforceable agreements and advise on risk management.
A: We draft service agreements, NDAs, licensing and distribution contracts, MSAs, SOWs, shareholder agreements, and more, tailored to your business needs.
A: Annually, at minimum. Updates are also needed after director changes, share issuances, or structural reorganizations. We manage filings and record-keeping.
A: Yes. We handle filings, regulatory notices, and legal formalities for both registration and winding down of entities across jurisdictions.