Are you looking for a firm to provide comprehensive and accessible business law advice to you?
Pax Law’s lawyers can provide you with legal advice and representation to help your company achieve its goals.
We are available to advise you on your business law questions by phone, through virtual meetings, in person, or through email. Get in touch with Pax Law today.
Pax Law Corporation is a general service law firm, that means we can assist you with any of the following:
You’ll have access to our team of legal professionals who will provide clear and concise business law advice tailored to your specific needs.
We’re committed to your success, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
At Pax Law, our commercial and corporate law team can provide comprehensive and accessible advice to a wide range of clients.
Whether you are part of a joint venture, partnership, charitable organization, corporation, start-up, property development team, or are an individual entrepreneur, our team can conduct contract negotiations, and draft the requisite documentation to ensure your continued success.
Some of our business law services include:
- Incorporation
- Corporate reorganization
- Purchase and sale of businesses
- Acquisition and disposition of assets
- Corporate borrowing and lending
- Commercial leasing and licensing agreements
- Shareholder Agremeents
- Shareholder Disputes
- Contract Drafting and Review
Conducting business in this day and age requires well-drafted, enforceable contracts. Every business will be involved in contracts, such as
- sales contracts,
- services agreements,
- franchise agreements,
- distribution agreements,
- licensing agreements,
- manufacturing and supply agreements,
- employment contracts,
- commercial lending agreements,
- lease agreements, and
- agreements for purchase and sale of real or capital property.
By engaging the services of lawyers who have knowledge and experience in contract law and business law, you protect your rights and reduce the possibility of making expensive mistakes.
FAQ
How much do top corporate lawyers charge per hour?
Corporate lawyers in BC charge based on their level of experience, the quality of their work, how busy they are, and where their office is located. Corporate lawyers can charge between $200/hour – $1000/hour. At Pax Law, our corporate lawyers may charge between $300 – $500 per hour.
What does a business Solicitor do?
A business solicitor or a corporate lawyer will ensure that your company or business’s affairs are in order and help you with your business law needs such as drafting contracts, purchase or sales of business, negotiations, incorporations, corporate changes, and so on.
Solicitors do not help with court disputes.
What are the duties of a corporate lawyer?
A business solicitor or a corporate lawyer will ensure that your company or business’s affair are in order and help you with your business law needs such as drafting contracts, purchases or sales of businesses, negotiations, incorporations, corporate changes, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and so on.
How much does it cost to hire an attorney?
The cost of hiring an attorney will depend on the attorney’s level of experience, the quality of their work, how busy they are, and where their office is located. It will also depend on the legal task for which the attorney is being hired.
What is the difference between a solicitor and a lawyer?
A solicitor is a lawyer who will deal with out-of-court legal needs of their clients. For example, a solicitor will help with drafting contracts, drafting wills, business purchases and sales, incorporations, mergers and acquisitions, and so on.
Do you need a company lawyer?
In BC, you are not required to have a company lawyer. However, a company lawyer can protect you and your company from risks that you may not be aware of and help you do your business in a more efficient and profitable manner.
Do I need a solicitor to buy a small business?
You do not need a solicitor to buy a small business. However, it is recommended that you have a lawyer represent you in your business purchase to protect your rights and prevent you from suffering substantial losses as a result of incorrect legal work such as incomplete contracts or poorly structured transactions.
Do corporate lawyers go to court?
Corporate lawyers usually do not go to court. To protect your rights in court, you will need to retain a “litigator”. Litigators are lawyers who have the knowledge and experience to prepare court documents and represent clients inside a courtroom.
How should your company use its corporate attorneys?
Each company will have different legal needs. You should schedule a consultation with a corporate attorney to see whether you should use the service of a lawyer in your business.