Business Law

Incorporations

Elliott McCrea Hill’s Corporate & Commercial lawyers are involved in some of the province’s most significant transactions affecting business in all of the small, medium and large business sectors.

Our experienced corporate lawyers provide a complete range of business law services and we pride ourselves in focusing on our clients’ specific business needs.

Our corporate lawyers have extensive expertise in business matters pertaining to the dairy, farming and forestry industries.

Purchase and sale of a business

Different considerations apply to the purchase and sale of a business depending on the circumstances of each individual transaction. At the outset, we will advise you as to the considerations that apply to your situation. At the right time, we will perform the appropriate due diligence including: corporate searches, including corporate records, security searches, lists of employees, benefit programs, leases, etc.

The results of these searches may influence the manner in which the transaction is handled. It is important that your lawyer is consulted early in the process in order to avoid potential problems from the outset. Decisions as to whether the transaction should be by way of the sale of assets or shares will be critical to a successful outcome for you. Typically, the vendor will want to sell shares, while the purchaser will want to buy assets. It is crucial to consider the tax implications of your transaction.

We often work closely with your financial advisors and accounting professionals in order to achieve the most beneficial tax consequences.

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