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Commercial Financing

Commercial Financing

We advise businesses on all legal aspects of raising capital, including fundraising from outside investors via the issuance of debt or equity.

Driving business success.

We advise on requirements under corporate and securities law and prepare any necessary documents including offering memoranda and subscription agreements.

We help lenders understand their financing options, obtain, perfect and enforce security and how to minimize risk. We have experience with acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, multi-jurisdictional financings, development project financings, and commercial vessel and aircraft financing, in all stages of the process including renegotiating and amending financing arrangements.

When it comes to borrowing, each client has a unique set of circumstances. We assist with traditional financing, as well as with the financing of unique assets including specialized equipment, commercial vessels, aircraft and goodwill.

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Vendor Takeback Financing in Canada: How Seller Financing Works in Business Sales (2026 Guide)

Cameron Funnell

Vendor takeback financing (VTB), seller financing, and business purchase financing in Canada are increasingly common solutions when traditional lending falls short. Whether you are buying a business or preparing to sell one, understanding how these structures work, and how they are legally protected, can determine whether a deal succeeds or collapses.

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EU–Canada CETA SME Roundtable: Celso Boscariol, K.C. Shares Key Insights on Expanding into Canada

Watson Goepel was proud to be represented along with the European Enterprise Network in the EU–Canada CETA SME Roundtable , a key international trade event organized by the European Commission focused on helping European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand into the Canadian market. This timely discussion brought together business leaders, legal advisors, and professionals to share practical insights on doing business in Canada.

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