Purchase or sale of a business is a complicated process for which experienced legal counsel is essential. When representing clients in such transactions, we start the process by learning as much as possible about their objectives in the transaction in order to advise them on a comprehensive set of issues ranging from business matters and financial risks to legal hurdles. …
Employment Contracts Some employees are hired pursuant to a verbal contract of employment. For others, the terms of the contract are set out in a formal agreement. Written or oral, the agreement between employer and employee is a contract. If some terms of the agreement are uncertain, then basic rights and obligations are implied at law. In addition, all…
At Sodagar & Company, we can assist you with incorporating both federally and provincially to suit your business needs. Incorporating provincially means you will be a British Columbia or other provincial corporation. You will be limited to doing business within the province in which you incorporated in, and your company will be have to comply with the applicable provincial rules…
At Sodagar & Company, we have a wide range of experience advising small to large businesses including business owners, family owned businesses and privately held corporations. We advise clients from all industries with an emphasis on professional businesses (doctors, lawyers, dentists, engineers, accountants, realtors etc.), retail businesses, franchise businesses, restaurant businesses and real estate development companies. There are several types…
At Sodagar & Company, we recognized early on that Canada has wide business appeal internationally. We provide strategic advice to international and US clients wanting to establish a presence in Canada. While there are many legal business structures available to foreign businesses wishing to conduct business in Canada, corporations are often the preferred vehicle for most businesses. Foreign businesses can…
Contesting a will involves challenging the legal validity of a will. There are numerous reasons why a will may be contested: not being properly signed not being witnessed coercion and/or fraud Depending on the claim being made, it is up to the probate court to settle the dispute. We assist our clients and are experienced in negotiating, mediating and ultimately…
Estate planning is often overlooked by many. When you create a will, it’s a great time to think about other estate planning tools to ensure that your wishes are carried out while you are still alive. At Sodagar & Company we help you make the decisions that matter. We offer advice as to how to move your assets to your…
At Sodagar & Company we understand that life is busy and you may not always be accessible. Providing a trusted one with a power of attorney allows them authorization to act on your behalf in a number of circumstances relating to your affairs, business, and legal matters (not all). The individual acting on your behalf, while referred to as your…
Having a will prepared is one of the most simple and effective things you can do for your loved ones. Estate planning is not always the most pleasant of tasks and that’s why our team at Sodagar & Company is here to help. Working with an estate lawyer who is knowledgeable and familiar with the laws that ultimately protect your…
It doesn’t take a lot of speed or a hard impact to cause injury which can manifest itself both physically and mentally. Your health always comes first, and at Sodagar & Company we want to ensure that you are compensated fairly to be able to make the necessary arrangements for your health and your family after an accident. The team…