It is important to ensure that business transactions are protected by agreements that have been well negotiated and constructed by your lawyer. We have experience in drafting contracts and advising clients on a variety of business matters. We have been serving the needs of small to mid-size businesses for 30 years.
A business can be categorized as a sole proprietorship, a partnership in various forms, or a corporation. Businesses often get into disputes needing legal intervention. Disputes can arise in many forms. A corporation often has shareholder and directors’ disputes that would not be seen in a limited partnership or proprietorship. We have experience in handling issues that may result in personal and corporate liability.
Litigation of disputes often involves contract law and tort law. The litigation process is sometimes lengthy and it is important that we work closely with our clients during this process. This allows us to establish and revise strategies in order to remain focused on success and to work toward a fair settlement or obtaining a fair result should we need to go to trial. All our success is based on this approach.
Business agreements may mandate arbitration instead of court action. Such a process can be similar, though less formal, than a court process. We can advise you on arbitration matters as well.
We encourage mediation of disputes and represent you effectively, but recognize that your case may require you to go to the next step for which advanced preparation is beneficial. We believe in being effective at each stage to get the results that you are seeking.
Business appeals of court actions are an area of special interest for us. Appellate practice needs special skills since the trial and evidence are now the subject matter of a fresh look before a higher court. This needs closely examining issues of law rather than proofs of facts. We will review your matters where an appeal may be worth considering.
"By determining what can and shall be done, a way will be found to reach the goal", Lincoln once said. This simply means that having the right goals is an important step in achieving them. Allocating time and resource to worthwhile legal pursuit ensures maximizing the chance to be successful and is a precondition to such success.
It is important to thrash out issues, filter through the process, and execute work that brings quick success. In business matters, the challenge is to resolve the legal problem while surviving, reviving and thriving. We will work closely with you to help you to succeed.
If you are in the process of entering into commercial litigation by considering a lawsuit or becoming a defendant, or if the situation compels considering legal input for quick resolution of a dispute, then you should review the Civil Litigation section of this website for understanding the legal process. That section applies to your situation as well, since it explains Ontario's court system, causes of action, the discovery and pretrial process, and links to a blog on how to prepare for a trial.
A basic understanding of the process of litigation beforehand is beneficial in appreciating how remedies should be sought in court. Legal consultation should begin at the first opportunity when a dispute seems to be on the horizon.
When contentious issues arise in corporate and commercial matters, it is important to seek timely legal advice. A lawyer can often assist in letting opposing parties see common ground to reduce the conflict in positions. This involves renegotiating expectations and contracts where possible. Having a lawyer represent you at an early stage can, through legal correspondence, make your position clear under the law. You and the other side will often need interpretation of your signed contract and the expectations each party has of the other party. Putting your position in writing prior to potential litigation will often strengthen your legal defences in court. When a dispute becomes concrete, business litigation often becomes necessary. These disputes sometimes need immediate interim steps to protect immediate interests. This could, for example, require an injunction as an immediate remedy pending other aspects of the main dispute that would take longer to decide.
Protecting your interests is paramount and requires the expertise of a strong advocate who can understand the details of your business. Whenever possible, we try to resolve legal disputes through cost-effective resolutions to avoid the expense of a trial. Our approach is to resolve legal disputes through negotiating a settlement, mediating with parties, filing motions for summary judgment or dismissal motions where appropriate, or seeking arbitration. As a last resort, the court becomes necessary to assert your rights to obtain legal remedies. We are with you at every step.
At Reasoned Strategy, we pride ourselves on the long term relationships we form with our clients. We take the time to fully understand your needs so that we can quickly and competently provide legal advice whenever you have a question or concern.
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