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Effective corporate counsel requires more than technical precision. It demands strategic insight, commercial awareness and the ability to anticipate issues before they arise. The Aird & Berlis Corporate Group advises public and private companies, partnerships and trusts on transactions and governance matters that support long-term success in Canada and around the world.

Our lawyers offer the full suite of corporate legal services that advance the governance and growth of our clients’ businesses, working closely with management teams, boards, in-house counsel and stakeholders to deliver legal solutions that align with commercial objectives. We deliver practical, business-minded advice on corporate matters, supporting clients through transactions that require both careful planning and decisive execution. Our counsel covers day-to-day management and operational matters, as well as critical junctures such as reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, shareholder disputes and the negotiation of commercial agreements.

To provide a full range of services, our Corporate Group works closely with colleagues across our Toronto and Vancouver offices, drawing on firm-wide expertise in employment law, financial services, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, municipal, land use planning and development, real estate and tax. We also maintain strong relationships with international law firms to support cross-border mandates. Through every stage of the business lifecycle, our lawyers distil complex legal circumstances into clear and actionable guidance.

Our Corporate Group has been recognized in Chambers Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms in Canada, The Legal 500 Canada and The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms.

Our core services include:

  • Acquisitions & Divestitures: Structuring, negotiating and executing domestic and cross-border acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments, including share and asset transactions, due diligence management and risk assessment.
  • Commercial Transactions: Guiding clients through transactions that require tailored corporate structures and negotiating supply, service, licensing, distribution and strategic commercial relationships.
  • Competition & Trade: Advising on competition law issues, including restrictive trade practices, pricing and distribution conduct, misleading marketing claims, anti-competitive agreements, merger notifications and regulatory compliance.
  • Contract Administration: Providing comprehensive support for the negotiation, drafting, interpretation and lifecycle management of a full spectrum of agreements, from share and asset purchase agreements to bespoke commercial contracts.
  • Corporate Governance: Advising boards, executives and stakeholders on governance frameworks, fiduciary duties, regulatory compliance, codes of conduct, corporate policies and shareholder agreements.
  • Regulatory Matters: Assisting with corporate and securities regulatory compliance, including director and officer resolutions, share issuances and transfers, continuous disclosure obligations and investment structuring.
  • Reorganizations & Restructurings: Supporting internal reorganizations and strategic restructurings, including joint ventures, franchising, licensing, distributorship arrangements and ownership transitions.
  • Technology Commercialization: Advising on ownership, licensing and commercial use of technology and intellectual property assets, including technology transfers, software agreements and IP portfolio management.

Whether managing a significant transaction, addressing governance concerns or planning for long-term growth, our lawyers draw on sector-specific expertise to deliver holistic, commercially focused advice. Clients rely on us for clear, practical guidance across complex transactions, governance matters and everyday business decisions.

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