Corporate Law

Business Incorporation & Registration

Company registration and formation are the essential first steps for any business entering the market. Whether you are launching a new enterprise or expanding an existing operation, AEGIS Law can guide you smoothly through the incorporation process and help you select the optimal legal structure—be it a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or non‑profit organization—based on your specific needs.

We provide tailored guidance to ensure that all corporate documentation—including articles of incorporation, shareholder agreements, bylaws, and board resolutions—complies with both Ontario and federal legal requirements. Our goal is to lay a solid legal foundation for your business’s growth and long‑term success.

Our services include:

• Advising on the optimal corporate structure to meet your business needs

• Preparing and filing incorporation documents

• Drafting and reviewing corporate bylaws

• Registering shareholders and directors

• Obtaining business numbers and handling tax registrations

Mergers & Acquisitions, M&A

Mergers and acquisitions involve the combination of two companies or the purchase of one business by another. These transactions often present complex legal, financial, and tax considerations. At AEGIS Law, our M&A team brings extensive experience and strategic insight to ensure your transaction complies with all applicable laws and regulations, minimizes risk, and achieves your business objectives.

Our services include:

• Conducting comprehensive due diligence

• Structuring and negotiating deal terms

• Drafting and reviewing transaction documents (e.g., share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements)

• Addressing tax and financial compliance matters

• Facilitating post‑transaction corporate restructuring and integration

Shareholder Restructuring & Changes

Shareholder changes refer to modifications in a company’s internal equity structure, including share transfers between existing shareholders, the admission of new shareholders, or the exit of current stakeholders. AEGIS Law provides expert legal services for shareholder changes, ensuring that all related procedures comply with Ontario’s Business Corporations Act and that the rights of both the company and its shareholders are fully protected.

Our services include:

• Drafting and amending shareholder agreements

• Drafting and negotiating Share Transfer Agreements

• Facilitating new share issuances and related legal formalities

• Managing shareholder exit procedures

• Coordinating tax and financial compliance

Commercial Arbitration

Commercial arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution method often used for contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, or commercial transaction controversies. Arbitration procedures are flexible, confidential, and can resolve business disputes quickly and efficiently. At AEGIS Law, our arbitration team has extensive experience in both Ontario and international arbitration. We provide clients with expert legal advice and representation to achieve optimal outcomes in arbitration proceedings.

Our services include:

• Drafting and reviewing arbitration agreements

• Representing clients in domestic and international arbitrations

• Interpreting and enforcing arbitration clauses in commercial contracts

• Preparing and presenting evidence in arbitration proceedings

• Assisting with enforcement or set‑aside of arbitration awards

Trust Management

Trust administration involves managing and safeguarding assets through a trust structure. Trusts can be utilized for personal wealth planning, estate succession, tax optimization, and corporate financial arrangements. AEGIS Law offers comprehensive trust administration services to help clients establish, manage, and execute trusts—ensuring that your property and assets receive robust legal protection.

Our services include:

• Establishing and administering various types of trusts, including family trusts, commercial trusts, and charitable trusts

• Drafting and reviewing trust documents

• Designing trust structures as part of estate planning

• Overseeing the management and distribution of trust assets

• Advising trustees on legal obligations and fiduciary duties to ensure compliance and proper administration

Corporate Dissolution & Liquidation

Company dissolution and liquidation involve the legal processes by which a business ceases operations and its assets and liabilities are lawfully wound up. These procedures typically apply in cases of bankruptcy, insolvency, or voluntary winding‑up. AEGIS Law offers comprehensive dissolution and liquidation services to ensure that your company’s closure complies with all legal requirements while protecting the interests of shareholders and creditors.

Our services include:

• Assisting with voluntary and compulsory dissolution processes

• Managing the liquidation and distribution of corporate assets

• Preparing and filing all necessary legal documentation for liquidation

• Negotiating and settling claims with creditors

• Handling post‑dissolution tax filings and financial reporting