PRACTICE AREAS

Associated Corporate & Commercial Law

The corporate-commercial practice of Black Sutherland LLP is comprehensive, meeting the on-going needs of Ontario businesses during all phases of development. Establishing long-term relationships with clients and excelling in the role of trusted adviser are primary goals of the firm’s lawyers. They partner with clients to create strategies that reduce legal risk and promote business growth.

In all aspects of its business law practice, Black Sutherland LLP relies on a broad view of the issues at stake and takes a strategic approach to resolution. Clients of the firm include established corporations and businesspeople engaged in new ventures. Each business owner has specific entrepreneurial objectives that lead toward company success. The firm’s lawyers support and enhance business innovation through reliable and individualized legal service.

Comprehensive Business Law Services

The firm is sufficiently equipped to provide integrated services on business law matters, including:

  • Acquisitions and mergers
  • Joint ventures
  • Divestitures
  • Tax planning
  • Corporate governance
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes
  • Contractual litigation
  • Development and licensing approvals
  • Expropriation
  • Local government regulations
  • Procurement
  • Land use and zoning

The success of the firm’s business law practice is evidenced by the extraordinary results achieved for clients in commercial matters, real estate, municipal development and other specific areas. The firm’s lawyers have consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of a long-term strategy on business success.

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