STRATEGIC COUNSEL
FOR BUSINESS MATTERS
Modern, efficient counsel for entrepreneurs and businesses—Ian advises on corporate transactions and structuring (including M&A), commercial contracts, growth arrangements, and business disputes—delivered with clear advice, timely execution, and responsive communication.
TRANSACTIONS & CORPORATE
Outside General Counsel —
M&A & Transaction Support —
by-laws, directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions, minute book maintenance, and corporate housekeeping.
Governance & Decision-making —
incorporations, reorganizations, holding-company structures, and shareholder arrangements for owner-managed businesses.
Business Formation & Structuring —
LOIs, due diligence, issue spotting, negotiation, purchase agreements (asset/share), and efficient closing coordination.
ongoing corporate advisory support to help management teams move quickly and confidently.
TRANSACTIONS & CORPORATE
Outside General Counsel —
M&A & Transaction Support —
by-laws, directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions, minute book maintenance, and corporate housekeeping.
Governance & Decision-making —
incorporations, reorganizations, holding-company structures, and shareholder arrangements for owner-managed businesses.
Business Formation & Structuring —
LOIs, due diligence, issue spotting, negotiation, purchase agreements (asset/share), and efficient closing coordination.
ongoing corporate advisory support to help management teams move quickly and confidently.
TRANSACTIONS & CORPORATE
Outside General Counsel —
M&A & Transaction Support —
by-laws, directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions, minute book maintenance, and corporate housekeeping.
Governance & Decision-making —
incorporations, reorganizations, holding-company structures, and shareholder arrangements for owner-managed businesses.
Business Formation & Structuring —
LOIs, due diligence, issue spotting, negotiation, purchase agreements (asset/share), and efficient closing coordination.
ongoing corporate advisory support to help management teams move quickly and confidently.
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
NDA’s,
confidentiality, IP and ownership terms, payment protections, and dispute /
termination planning.
Contract risk controls —
terms and conditions, procurement and supply arrangements, licensing, and marketing/ sponsorship agreements.
Operational contracts —
reseller/distribution agreements, agency/commission structures, channel partnerships, and payment/risk allocation.
Growth & Distribution —
subscriptions, implementation/support terms, and commercial terms aligned with business realities.
SaaS and Product Contracts —
drafting and negotiation of service agreements, MSAs/SOWs, vendor/customer contracts, and independent contractor arrangements.
Core Commercial Agreements —
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
NDA’s,
confidentiality, IP and ownership terms, payment protections, and dispute /
termination planning.
Contract risk controls —
terms and conditions, procurement and supply arrangements, licensing, and marketing/ sponsorship agreements.
Operational contracts —
reseller/distribution agreements, agency/commission structures, channel partnerships, and payment/risk allocation.
Growth & Distribution —
subscriptions, implementation/support terms, and commercial terms aligned with business realities.
SaaS and Product Contracts —
drafting and negotiation of service agreements, MSAs/SOWs, vendor/customer contracts, and independent contractor arrangements.
Core Commercial Agreements —
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
NDA’s,
confidentiality, IP and ownership terms, payment protections, and dispute /
termination planning.
Contract risk controls —
terms and conditions, procurement and supply arrangements, licensing, and marketing/ sponsorship agreements.
Operational contracts —
reseller/distribution agreements, agency/commission structures, channel partnerships, and payment/risk allocation.
Growth & Distribution —
subscriptions, implementation/support terms, and commercial terms aligned with business realities.
SaaS and Product Contracts —
drafting and negotiation of service agreements, MSAs/SOWs, vendor/customer contracts, and independent contractor arrangements.
Core Commercial Agreements —
BUSINESS DISPUTES
Resolution-First Advocacy —
Business Torts and Restrictive Covenants —
Shareholder and Partnership Disputes —
enforcement and defence of commercial agreements, including termination, non-performance, misrepresentation, and debt claims.
Contract Disputes —
breakdowns in closely held businesses, buy-outs, oppression-related issues, and governance challenges.
confidentiality breaches, non-solicit/non-compete disputes, and misuse of business information.
negotiation and mediation where appropriate, and litigation when required to achieve practical outcomes.
BUSINESS DISPUTES
Resolution-First Advocacy —
Business Torts and Restrictive Covenants —
Shareholder and Partnership Disputes —
enforcement and defence of commercial agreements, including termination, non-performance, misrepresentation, and debt claims.
Contract Disputes —
breakdowns in closely held businesses, buy-outs, oppression-related issues, and governance challenges.
confidentiality breaches, non-solicit/non-compete disputes, and misuse of business information.
negotiation and mediation where appropriate, and litigation when required to achieve practical outcomes.
BUSINESS DISPUTES
Resolution-First Advocacy —
Business Torts and Restrictive Covenants —
Shareholder and Partnership Disputes —
enforcement and defence of commercial agreements, including termination, non-performance, misrepresentation, and debt claims.
Contract Disputes —
breakdowns in closely held businesses, buy-outs, oppression-related issues, and governance challenges.
confidentiality breaches, non-solicit/non-compete disputes, and misuse of business information.
negotiation and mediation where appropriate, and litigation when required to achieve practical outcomes.