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Corporate & Commercial Law
The legal foundation for how your business operates, grows, and protects itself. From shareholder relationships to commercial contracts.
Corporate & Commercial Services
Corporate and commercial law forms the backbone of your business operations. From corporate governance and shareholder relationships to commercial contracts and technology agreements, these are the legal frameworks that define how your business functions day-to-day.
Corporate Governance
Our governance services include directors and officers duties and liability, annual corporate maintenance, corporate minute book management, shareholder meetings and resolutions, board advisory and governance best practices, corporate compliance programs, and regulatory filings.
Commercial Contracts
We draft and negotiate all types of commercial agreements including master service agreements, supply and distribution contracts, licensing agreements, franchise agreements, non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent and term sheets, and vendor and customer contracts.
Technology & Software Contracts
Our technology practice covers SaaS agreements and terms of service, software licensing agreements, reseller and distributor agreements, data processing agreements, API and integration agreements, technology development contracts, and cloud service agreements.
Confidentiality & IP Protection
We help protect your business assets through non-disclosure agreements, intellectual property assignment clauses, trade secret protection strategies, confidentiality policies, and employee IP agreements.
Services Include
A comprehensive range of corporate & commercial law services for Alberta businesses.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Corporate Governance Policy Development
- Director & Officer Duties Advisory
- Share Capital Amendments (Articles of Amendment)
- Corporate Reorganization & Estate Freeze Planning
- Securities Register Maintenance
- Stock Option Plan Design (ESOP)
- Cap Table Management
Commercial Contracts
- Service Agreements (B2B & B2C)
- Master Services Agreements (MSA)
- Consulting & Professional Services Agreements
- Distribution & Reseller Agreements
- Vendor & Supply Agreements
- Contract Review & Negotiation Support
- Standard Form Contract Development
Technology & Software Contracts
- SaaS Agreements
- Software Licensing Agreements
- Software Development Agreements
- Cloud Services & Hosting Agreements
- Data Processing Agreements (DPA)
- API Licensing & Terms of Use
- Platform Terms of Service
Confidentiality & IP Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (Mutual & Unilateral)
- Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation Agreements
- Intellectual Property Assignment (Employees)
- Trade Secret Identification & Protection
- IP Licensing (Inbound & Outbound)
Frequently Asked Questions
What should be included in a shareholder agreement?
A comprehensive shareholder agreement addresses: how major decisions are made (voting thresholds), restrictions on transferring shares (right of first refusal, tag-along, drag-along), what happens if a shareholder dies, becomes disabled, or wants to leave (buy-sell provisions), how the company is valued for buyouts, non-compete obligations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
How much do commercial contracts cost to draft?
It depends on complexity. A straightforward NDA might be $500-$1,500. A comprehensive MSA or distribution contract could be $3,000-$8,000. Complex technology licensing runs higher. We provide fixed-fee quotes for defined scope work.
Can I use contract templates I find online?
You can, but proceed carefully. Generic templates often miss provisions specific to Alberta law. For material contracts—key customers, significant vendors—professional drafting is worth it.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Alberta?
They can be, but Alberta courts scrutinize them carefully. To be enforceable, a non-compete must be reasonable in duration (typically 6-24 months), geographic scope, and activities restricted. Well-drafted non-solicitation clauses are often more reliably enforceable.
How often should we update our corporate minute book?
At minimum, annually—to document annual meetings. Also update it for significant events: share issuances or transfers, changes to directors or officers, amendments to articles or bylaws, or major corporate decisions.
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