Shotgun Clauses in Shareholders’ Agreements: What are They and How Do They Work?

If you are purchasing shares in a company, or if you are already a shareholder and are considering implementing a shareholders’ agreement to govern your company, one of the most important provisions you will want to consider is the buy-sell or “shotgun” clause. A shotgun clause provides an important lever to be used in the [...]

By |2019-09-04T13:44:26-04:00April 29, 2019|Articles, Business Law, Hugues Boisvert|

Dean Blachford Explains the Recent Changes to the CRA’s Voluntary Disclosure Program on Video Tax News

Dean Blachford, head of the tax litigation department at HazloLaw – Business Lawyers, recently spoke to Joseph Devaney, CPA of Video Tax News about the changes to CRA’s Voluntary Disclosure Program (“VDP”). Among the changes the CRA implemented on March 1st, 2018 is the new two-track system, which includes the limited track and general track. [...]

By |2019-09-07T15:21:58-04:00April 18, 2019|News|

Hugues Boisvert Represents a Dentist in a Partial Sale of his Dental Practice

Hugues Boisvert, Founder & CEO of HazloLaw – Business Lawyers, represented a dentist and his family in connection with the partial sale of his dental professional corporation and a hygiene practice. Hugues was in charge of all legal aspects of the transaction, including effecting a pre-closing reorganization of the dental and hygiene practices, negotiating and [...]

By |2019-09-07T15:23:17-04:00April 18, 2019|News|

Martin Aquilina Attends the American Bar Association 2019 Annual Conference

Martin Aquilina, partner and head of HazloLaw – Business Lawyers’ International law department, attended the American Bar Association 2019 Annual Conference that happened in Washington, D.C. between April 9 and April 12. The conference dealt with corporate social responsibility and discussed the International Criminal Court decision in the Bamba Case.  

By |2019-09-07T15:25:11-04:00April 18, 2019|News|

HazloLaw’s Articling Students Passed the March, 2019 Bar Exam!

HazloLaw-Business Lawyers is proud to announce that our articling students, Valentine Gurfinkel and Marcela Souki, have successfully passed the March, 2019 Bar Exam and will be called to the Bar upon completion of their articling. Preparing for the exam took a lot of hard work and dedication, and we are certain that Valentine and Marcela will [...]

By |2019-09-04T13:44:26-04:00April 17, 2019|News|

Martin Aquilina Attends the Union Internationale des Avocats 14th Winter Seminar in Colorado

Martin Aquilina, partner and head of HazloLaw – Business Lawyers’ International law department attended the Union Internationale des Avocats 14th Winter Seminar in Aspen, Colorado, United States. The seminar was co-sponsored by the American Bar Association Sections of Litigation and International Law. The event happened between March 30 and April 06, 2019 and counted with […]

By |2019-09-07T15:28:11-04:00April 12, 2019|News|

Hugues Boisvert Acts for the Purchaser of a Tutti Frutti Franchise

Hugues Boisvert, Founder & CEO of HazloLaw – Business Lawyers, acted for the purchaser in the acquisition of a Tutti Frutti franchise. The scope of Hugues’ mandate included reviewing the franchise agreement, the commercial lease agreement, drafting the LOI, the Share Purchase Agreement and all closing documents related to the transaction        

By |2019-09-04T13:33:49-04:00April 12, 2019|News|

Hugues Boisvert Represents Shareholders in a Management Buyout

Hugues Boisvert,  Founder & CEO of HazloLaw – Business Lawyers, negotiated and drafted a share purchase agreement on behalf of a group of shareholders whose aim was to regain control of their company through a management buyout (“MBO”).  Hugues has vast experience advising shareholders in the negotiation of share purchase agreements and MBOs.

By |2019-09-07T15:35:00-04:00April 5, 2019|News|

Dean Blachford Participates as a Speaker in STEP Canada’s Privilege, Penalties, and Professional Responsibility Event

Dean Blachford, head of the tax litigation department of HazloLaw – Business Lawyers, participated as a speaker in STEP Canada’s event on March 20, 2019. The event took place at the Rideau Club, in Ottawa, and dealt with tax, accounting, and legal aspects related to trusts and estate planning.  The event aimed to provide an […]

By |2019-09-07T15:36:57-04:00April 1, 2019|News|