Fields of Practice

Whether you own a start-up firm or a well-established business looking to grow some more, see how CGB Legal’s services can help you get to the next stage from a legal standpoint.

Not sure about which service is better suited for your current situation? Don’t worry: CGB Legal offers a free 30-minute consultation to properly assess your needs and map out your next steps.

Business launch and incorporation

 

To turn your business idea into a reality and to implement a legal structure fit for your current and future needs.

  • Research of corporate names

  • Business launch and incorporation

  • Drafting and review of shareholders agreements

  • Opening of tax accounts (GST/QST/withholding tax) and bank accounts

  • Protection and advice on trademark registration and copyright

  • Employment contracts, consulting contracts and contracts for key employees

  • Implementation of stock option plan

Review and drafting of commercial contracts

 

To make sure the contracts in place will protect your business and its commercial goals, but also to properly understand what your contractual obligations will be once you kickstart your entrepreneurial project.

  • Drafting, negotiation and review of several commercial agreements, including commercial leases, service contracts as well as supply, production and distribution agreements. 

  • Contracts related to the protection of intellectual property, confidentiality agreements and technology commercialisation contracts. 

  • Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements 

  • Joint venture contracts

  • License and franchise agreements

  • Research and co-development contracts

Mergers and acquisitions

 

To get suitable, strategic and operational advice on your upcoming transaction and to guarantee a smooth and efficient transition.

  • Drafting, negotiation and review of letter of intent

  • Merger and corporate reorganisation

  • Creation of subsidiaries or independent societies based on existing business lines (spin off)

  • Purchase and sale of businesses

  • Purchase and sale of assets

  • Management buy-outs or ownership transfer to succession

Financing

 

To understand your financing options and to establish the best-suited alternative for your aims.

  • Loan or cash advance agreements

  • Governmental subsidies

  • Business financing through venture capital

  • Convertible loan agreement (convertible debt)

  • Drafting and review of mortgage

  • Secured loans

  • Crowdfunding

Strategic advisory services

 

For a strategic view on your business opportunities and to establish a plan for upcoming challenges linked to business growth.

  • Advice on business plan and financial forecast

  • Evaluation of legal risks and analysis of best legal practices for your firm

  • Due diligence audits

  • Advice on growth and acquisition strategies