Corporate & Commercial
Lawyers in Ottawa
To be successful, you require timely legal advice and proficient counsel. Our Corporate, Commercial, and Charity lawyers in Ottawa understand contracts, financing, regulatory impacts, and conveyancing in complex transactions.
Our advice is proactive, informed by the latest legal developments, and responsive to the ever-changing external landscapes in which your organization operates. As a law firm, we draw upon our collective expertise to deliver personalized value.
Trusted, experienced and knowledgeable. These are the hallmarks of our service commitment to you. Whether you are entering a contract which requires legal assistance, a purchase or lease of an undertaking or enterprise, or looking for new or creative governance or financing approaches for your organization, we can assist you with expert advice and a straightforward approach. Contact us to discuss how we can help you reach your goals.
We also offer Corporate Counsel advisory services and assistance with Corporate Minute-book record keeping and up-dating for businesses and not-for-profits and associations. We have Corporate Clerks with expertise in electronic corporate record creation and management, including for entities requiring corporate record portfolio management and corporate secretarial support.
To learn more about how we can help you, please get in touch with Russell Gibson
Our Ottawa Corporate & Commercial Lawyers
Our Corporate/Commercial lawyers understand contracts, financing, regulatory compliance, and conveyancing.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Gibson Tanner Rabin LLP, we understand that navigating legal matters can be complex and overwhelming. Our FAQs are designed to provide clear, concise answers to common questions, helping you gain a better understanding of our services and processes.
What unique corporate law services does Gibson Tanner Rabin LLP provide in Ottawa?
Our Ottawa-based corporate and commercial law team offers specialized services that many firms do not, including covenant-only financing for not-for-profits, tracking share models for business corporations, and assisting with special petition private legislation, even in provincial legislatures outside of Ontario.
Why is a shareholders agreement or members agreement important for a corporation?
A well-drafted shareholders agreement (for corporations) or members agreement (for non-profits) established at the outset of your organization helps stakeholders clearly define roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and long-term goals. This early legal framework can prevent disputes and protect your business’s interests in Ottawa and across Ontario.
Can Gibson Tanner Rabin LLP assist with technology, information systems, and social media agreements?
We are active in this new and evolving area of practice and can help. It is important to understand technology agreements and the allocation of risk and liability between contracting parties.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW
Specialized Services
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Corporate Finance
Accessing capital in today’s volatile capital markets and regulatory environment can be challenging. Understanding your growth strategy is critical. So is having an advisor with a history of successful deals.
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Debt Capital Markets
Navigating the web of international and domestic laws and regulations, local customs and market practices to accomplish your capital markets goals can be a challenge. We can help.
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Derivatives
The derivatives market is global and complex. We offer advice on everything related to the use of trading of derivatives, including structure, documentation, registration and compliance.
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Initial Public Offerings
Whether a private company looking to raise capital, an agent or an underwriter, we offer comprehensive, timely advice on all aspects of initial public offerings (IPOs).
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Whether public or private, corporations and boards must be ready to respond quickly to shareholder concerns. Activists need the right information and strategy when confronting boards.
