Commercial Law

We provide a broad range of both general and specialized commercial law services, and related regulatory compliance and dispute resolution services.

We provide a wide range of commercial law services including in the areas of contract drafting, negotiation, document review, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Our breadth of experience and attention to detail will provide your organization the ability to benefit from the highest level of legal protection and diligence in your commercial relationships.

We are well versed in negotiating, drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial agreements to facilitate a wide variety of business arrangements, including:

  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • Letters of intent
  • Agreements of purchase and sale
  • Franchise agreements
  • Professional services, consulting and employment agreements
  • Telemedicine site and clinic license agreements
  • Commercial leases, including offers to lease, as well as extensions and assignment agreements
  • Property management agreements
  • A wide variety of other commercial agreements

We assist our clients to apply for government and other funding, including preferential loans, grants, SR&ED credits and IRAP funding and to respond to tenders.

We also have expertise in industry-specific agreements in specific sectors:

Information technology

  • IT services and equipment agreements
  • Software licensing agreements
  • Distribution agreements
  • Click-wrap agreements
  • Master services agreements, service schedules, and service level agreements

Telecommunications and broadcasting

  • Terms and conditions of service
  • Wholesale services agreements
  • Resale agreements
  • Agency agreements
  • Service level agreements
  • Lead generation agreements
  • 9-1-1 agreements
  • Acceptable use policies
  • Privacy policies
  • Website use terms and policies
  • Internet traffic management policies
  • Off-tariff agreements
  • Co-location agreements
  • Telecommunications facility construction agreements
  • Telecommunications facility siting agreements
  • Building (including in-building wire and rooftop) access agreements
  • Manufacturer/supplier agreements for technical equipment (e,g., modems and set-top boxes)
  • Indefeasible rights of use agreements
  • Municipal access / rights of way agreements
  • Support structure agreements
  • Spectrum subordination and exchange agreements
  • Broadcasting content affiliation agreements

We also provide our clients general advice on compliance with laws of general application, including:

  • Consumer protection laws (federal and provincial)
  • Marketing, advertising and contest laws
  • Privacy laws
  • Intellectual property laws

Meet Our Commercial Law Team

Christopher Copeland
Christopher CopelandBARRISTER & SOLICITOR
Vladyslav Shelukhin
Vladyslav ShelukhinBARRISTER & SOLICITOR
Christian S. Tacit
Christian S. TacitBARRISTER & SOLICITOR