Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Business Law Advisor in Toronto
Established in 1994, our firm provides specialized corporate and commercial legal services to business owners. With over four decades of experience since admission to the Ontario Bar in 1979, we combine practical business knowledge with legal expertise to deliver tailored solutions. Our practice focuses on business transactions, corporate restructuring, and succession planning, working collaboratively with clients and their advisory teams.We maintain active involvement in community organizations, including non-profit housing initiatives, reflecting our commitment to comprehensive client service. Our experience as corporate directors informs our practical approach to governance and strategic planning for businesses of all sizes.
Services
Business Sales
Incorporation
Corporate Reorganization
Shareholder Agreements
Commercial Financings
Lease Negotiations
Estate Freezes
Corporate Governance
Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in corporate and commercial law
- Our team works collaboratively with clients' existing professional advisors
- We provide practical business insights informed by corporate director experience
- Our practice includes specialized expertise in corporate succession planning
- We maintain active involvement in community-based legal initiatives
Services
Business Sales
We handle complete business transactions including share and asset sales. Our services cover due diligence, contract negotiation, and closing documentation. We advise both buyers and sellers on transaction structures to optimize tax and operational outcomes.
Incorporation
Create new corporations tailored to your business needs. We design appropriate capital structures for new ventures or reorganizations. Our services include preparing all necessary corporate documentation and filings with government authorities.
Corporate Reorganization
We assist with corporate amalgamations, rollovers, and structural simplification. Our expertise includes purification transactions for capital gains exemptions and implementing tax-efficient reorganization strategies. We help businesses adapt their structures to changing operational needs.
Shareholder Agreements
Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements to govern business relationships. We help resolve disputes between shareholders without existing agreements. Our services include creating buy-sell provisions and dispute resolution mechanisms tailored to specific business needs.
Succession Planning
Develop comprehensive plans for business ownership transitions. We create strategies for management buyouts, family succession, and intergenerational transfers. Our approach combines legal and tax considerations to ensure smooth business continuity.
People
Douglas G Flood
Barrister & Solicitor
Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1979, Doug has practiced corporate law for over 40 years. He has served as corporate director for multiple businesses and non-profits, including senior housing organizations. His practice focuses on business transactions and succession planning.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on corporate and commercial law, including business transactions, incorporations, shareholder agreements, and succession planning for business owners.
How do you handle business sales and acquisitions?
We manage all aspects including due diligence, contract negotiation, and closing documentation. We advise on both share and asset transaction structures to optimize client outcomes.
What experience do you have with corporate governance?
With decades of experience as corporate director roles, we provide practical governance advice including corporate record maintenance and board advisory services.
How can you help with business succession planning?
We develop customized transition plans for ownership changes, including management buyouts, family succession, and intergenerational transfers using tax-efficient strategies.
Do you work with other professional advisors?
Yes, we collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to provide comprehensive solutions for business owners' legal needs.
