Our Vancouver corporate lawyers tailor our incorporation and business structuring solutions to each client.
We help each client structure their business to best meet their objectives, working with our clients to prepare the foundational documents for incorporation and shareholders agreements, partnership arrangements, joint venture agreements, or other forms of business arrangement.
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.
The answer is more important than most people realize. It can determine whether you are entitled to severance pay, legal protections, and compensation when your work ends.
Despite what a contract may say, Canadian courts are clear:
Your legal status depends on the reality of the relationship, not the label.
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.
Get in touch with our business lawyers for practical advice and strategic legal solutions crafted to meet your needs.
