Your Success is Our Business
At Altair Law, we know that your business is important to you, but that you are more than your business. We have the legal expertise, skills and resources to guide your business through its continued growth and to protect its interests. Our practice areas reflect our focus not only on your business, but you, the business owner, with the understanding that your legal needs change as your life changes. We understand that a good business lawyer needs to be aware that many business law matters intersect with other areas of law, including employment, commercial leasing, estate planning and real estate.
Business and Corporate Law
Altair Law advises businesses of all shapes and sizes, from sole proprietors and start-ups to established corporations. We also pride ourselves in providing services to not for profit organizations and charities. Our legal expertise enables our clients to successfully build and manage their business, while bringing clarity to complex issues, and efficiency to save them valuable time.
An overview of our legal services include:
- Business Set-Up (sole proprietor, partnership, professional corporation or incorporation);
- Reorganization and restructuring a business (for tax and succession planning);
- Shareholder and partnership agreements;
- Corporate governance;
- Purchasing or selling a business (Asset or Share);
- Acquisition and Mergers;
- Winding-down a business;
- Commercial agreements and contracts;
- Technology and licensing;
- Investing in a business;
- Registering as a charity; and
- Tax
Employment Law
Altair Law guides both employers and employees to achieve their respective interests. We provide practical advice to fit your needs and to make informed decisions about your employment issues.
An overview of our legal services include:
- Drafting or reviewing employment contracts;
- Notice of termination and severance;
- Wrongful, constructive and unjust dismissal;
- Independent contractor agreements;
- Employment Standards Act issues;
- Non-solicitation agreements; and
- Non-compete agreements.
Commercial Leasing
Altair Law represents tenants and landlords with respect to a variety of premises including office, retail, and industrial buildings. It is important to retain a commercial leasing lawyer prior to executing a commercial lease so you fully appreciate the business relationship you are entering with the other party.
An overview of our legal services include:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases for landlords and tenants;
- Lease renewal issues;
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease amending agreements and other related lease documentation;
- Disputes with respect to the lease between the landlord and tenant; and
- Lease termination, rent abatement etc.
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Altair Law will help you achieve your long-term financial and personal goals by ensuring your objectives for the administration and succession of your assets. Business owners can benefit from estate and tax planning that take into consideration their unique positions. We will work to make sure that your interests and the interests of your family are served in dealing with your final affairs.
An overview of our legal services include:
- Drafting Wills;
- Power of Attorney for personal care;
- Power of Attorney for property;
- Health care directive;
- Family Trusts;
- Business Succession planning issues;
- Estate freezes; and
- Dual Wills.
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