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PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

From entity formation and contract drafting to navigating corporate compliance, we offer comprehensive support to foster the growth of your business. With our deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by small enterprises, we provide strategic advice to help you make informed decisions and avoid potential pitfalls. Empower your business with our dedicated business law services.

Business Start-Up 

  • Choose the right business structure (sole proprietor, partnership, corporation)
  • Incorporate your company
  • Navigate regulatory requirements 
  • Protect your intellectual property

Contract Drafting and Review 

  • Client and service agreements
  • Supplier and distribution agreements
  • Franchise agreements
  • Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
  • Commercial leases

Buying and Selling a Business 

  • Draft letter of intent and/or purchase agreement
  • Conduct due diligence
  • Prepare closing documents
  • Provide support on post-closing issues

Corporate Compliance 

  • Prepare annual corporate approvals (written resolutions of directors and shareholders)
  • File annual returns
  • Revisions or changes to corporate documents

Employment Law

Legal issues related to the workplace can be complex. At MAC Legal, we provide sound legal advice and representation to both employers and employees to help them navigate the employment relationship. Whether you are seeking proactive compliance advice, facing a legal dispute, or require representation in employment-related matters, we are committed to working closely with you to guide you through the complexities of employment law with a focus on achieving positive outcomes.

Employment Contracts 

  • Offer letters
  • Employment agreements
  • Independent contractor agreements
  • Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
  • Stock and employee incentives agreements

Employee Handbooks and Policies 

  • Workplace policies addressing issues such as harassment, discrimination, and code of conduct
  • Employee handbooks to reflect current legal standards and company policies

Advice and Guidance 

  • Employment standards compliance and due diligence
  • Termination and severance (wrongful dismissal)
  • Discrimination and human rights issues
  • Harassment, bullying, violence or sexual harassment
  • Workplace reorganization and restructuring 

Wills and Estates

With a commitment to safeguarding your legacy, we are dedicated to help you navigate the complexities of will and estate planning to ensure your assets are protected and your wishes are honored. Trust us to guide you through the intricacies of will creation, estate administration, and wealth preservation, offering tailored strategies to secure your family and business’ future.

Wills and Estate Planning 

  • Develop comprehensive estate plans to minimize tax implications and maximize asset preservation
  • Tailor estate plans to meet individual and business goals

Will and Trust Drafting 

  • Draft clear and legally sound wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, including family trusts, spousal trusts, etc.

Business Succession 

  • Corporate reorganization and variable share structures
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Use of life insurance policies
  • Tax advantageous dispositions
  • Other strategies to protect assets

Probate and Estate Administration 

  • Advise executors (trustees) with respect to risks and fiduciary duties
  • Assist in identifying, valuing and creating inventory of assets 
  • Work collaboratively with the estate representative to administer the estate
  • Set-up and management of trusts

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