In the first article of our series on “scrapes”, we looked at the materiality scrape and how such a clause can be used by the buyer to ensure that disputes around materiality will not be factored into any dispute related to, for example, the determination of whether or not the seller has breached a representation […]
Published May 24, 2017 Background In M&A transactions, the purchase agreement is typically the most heavily negotiated document between the buyer and seller. And within the purchase agreement the representations and warranties are often a key point of contention. In a typical scenario, the seller in a purchase transaction seeks to qualify as many of […]
Are you currently exporting, thinking of exporting or want to upgrade your knowledge about exporting? In a presentation from HazloLaw – Business Lawyers & Export Development Canada: -Learn about letters of credit, bonds and guarantees. -What are the types of risk that make your banker uneasy? -Learn how EDC can mitigate the financial risks of exporting. […]
In light of the recent bribery investigation in Sweden, Martin Aquilina, an international business lawyer at HazloLaw – Business Lawyers, was interviewed by the National Post to comment on the matter. The following is an excerpt from the National Post article: Read the full article here Martin Aquilina, an international business attorney and chief operating officer of HazloLaw Business Lawyers, […]
HazloLaw – Business Lawyers, through its representative, Elizabeth Lemay, attended the 28th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit held in Lima, Peru. The APEC Summit gathered leaders from member economies such as Canada and the U.S. with the goal of facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment. Four main priorities were discussed during the Summit: Investing […]
HazloLaw – Business Lawyers is delighted to announce that they will be a Maple Leaf sponsor of the upcoming luncheon of Prime Minister Trudeau hosted by the Cámara de Comercio Argentino Canadiense (“CCAC”) with the intent to support the Prime Minister’s efforts in strengthening and promoting bilateral trade, foreign direct investment and trade relations between Argentina and Canada. […]
November 1 2016 Martin Aquilina, International Business Lawyer If you have been looking at the news lately, you probably heard many mentions of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the trade agreement between Canada and the European Union that has been several years in the making. CETA, being the biggest trade treaty signed by […]
Une entreprise canadienne en démarrage et client d’HazloLaw, CauseSquare vient de lancer avec succès une plate-forme mobile facilitant le jumelage de donateurs à une bonne cause correspondant à leurs intérêts. Visionner la vidéo de l’application ci-dessous CauseSquare website
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August 18 2016 Martin Aquilina, International Business Lawyer In the recent Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) decision, In the Matter of Future Solar Development Inc. (Future Solar), the question of whether a wealthy group of Chinese investors were considered to be members of the public was addressed. In Ontario, every person or company that distributes previously […]
On August 7, Robert McMechan, Senior Tax Counsel at HazloLaw – Business Lawyers passed away. Robert was a person of integrity. Respected by his colleagues and appreciated by his clients, Robert was a brilliant individual, caring father, and husband. Described as a “tax litigation expert” by the Ontario Courts, Robert joined the firm as Senior Tax […]
June 14 2016 Martin Aquilina, Business Lawyer Introduction WhatsApp is a popular mobile messaging app for smartphones. It is widely used by people around the world including of course in Germany. WhatsApp’s website is accessible in many different languages and almost all of the website’s content is translated according to the language chosen by the user. […]
For two consecutive years, HazloLaw – Business Lawyers has won the Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies Award. Our team attended the award reception held at La Shoppe, a beautiful and unique venue at the Zibi Experience Centre.
Hugues Boisvert, Founder & CEO of HazloLaw – Business Lawyers, spoke on the panel for artists along with Jessie Parker, professional visual artist and Joshua Smith, accountant at Welch LLP. The event was organized by Artists’ Legal Services Ottawa (ALSO) to provide various tax and corporate advice to artists in Ottawa. Hugues’ practice focuses on […]
May 26 2016 Martin Aquilina, Business Lawyer You can sue individuals, corporations and, in certain circumstances, even the highest orders of government. What of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs)? Do they have juridical personality and if they do, are they subject to the jurisdiction of national courts and bound by all orders such courts can issue? One type […]
We are proud to announce that our Tax Litigation lawyer Robert McMechan has been selected as category winner for Tax Law (Canada) in Corporate LiveWire’s 2016 Global Awards. Robert has acted in the private sector as counsel for more than twenty years for corporations and individuals with AV peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for highest level of professional excellence. The Corporate […]
April 21 2016 Robert McMechan, Senior Tax Litigation Lawyer What are the Panama Papers? The Panama Papers, which have caused public outrage, have been the topic of much news lately. They are confidential documents containing information such as the identities of the holders of offshore accounts that were leaked from Mossack Fonseca, a law firm […]
March 31 2016 Hugues Boisvert Founder & CEO, Business Lawyer If you are looking to get involved in the franchise business in Ontario, you need to be aware of the Arthur Wishart Act. Specifically, if you are looking to sell or buy a franchise, the disclosure requirements outlined in the Act will be of interest to you. […]
March 31 2016 Hugues Boisvert Founder & CEO, Business Lawyer When leasing a space for your commercial endeavours, the term “lease” is often mistakenly understood to mean all agreements that have to do with the lease. However, there are three main agreements that you should take into consideration that play a role during different stages from the […]
Nous sommes fiers d’annoncer que HazloLaw – Avocats d’Affaires a été nominée finaliste au prix d’excellence pour Petite-Moyenne Entreprise (“PME”) de l’année attribué par Le Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale nationale. Le prix est décerné à une entreprise selon sa performance, son engagement social ou communautaire. L’entreprise gagnante sera dévoilée samedi, le 23 […]
We are proud to announce that HazloLaw – Business Lawyers has been nominated finalist for the Award of Excellence for Small-Medium Enterprise (“SME”) of the Year by “Le Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale nationale”. The prize will be awarded based on performance, social or community involvement. The unveiling will take place Saturday, April […]
February 19 2015 Martin Aquilina, Business Lawyer There may be times in life where ignorance is bliss but this is definitely not the case when it comes to contractual relationships. For instance, it would be a big mistake not to include a choice of forum clause (which we will refer to in this article as a jurisdiction […]
Position HazloLaw – Business Lawyers is seeking a driven tax litigator to join its thriving Tax Dispute Resolution Group. The ideal candidate will have 5-15 years of experience working in Tax Litigation. The HazloLaw – Tax Dispute Resolution Group provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with our clients to advise them in the process […]
Congratulations to local business and HazloLaw client, DALCINI Stainless for being named a top 5 finalist for the 2016 Mompreneur® Award! Local Ottawa Mompreneur Nita Tandon of Dalcini Inc. has been named a finalist by her peers and the business community. The task of determining who will win one of the four Awards being presented at this year’s 2016 National […]
January 15 2015 Martin Aquilina, Business Lawyer Some Canadians follow their dream of owning a property (or multiple properties) and living in Europe upon retirement, whether it’s that beautiful villa in Tuscany by the wineries or that home in Oia with its stunning view, or even both. Chances are that in your Will, you have not stated […]
A remission order is extraordinary measure that allows for relief when relief in other tax legislation is unavailable. The chances of a remission order being successful is rather slim, but it may be the only option in some cases. It can be used in circumstances such as when filing deadlines provided for in tax legislation […]
December 17 2015 Martin Aquilina, Business Lawyer Having obtained judgement, the victorious party will naturally want to enforce it in order to obtain the award owed by the losing party. But what if this party’s assets are located in another country? True enough, the judgments rendered by a court of one nation have no standing on their […]
We are proud to announce that our Tax Litigation lawyer Robert McMechan is a recipient of the 2015 Canada “Top Tier in Tax Litigation” Legal Award. Robert has acted in the private sector as counsel for more than twenty years for corporations and individuals with AV peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for highest level of professional excellence. The Corporate Livewire […]
Martin Aquilina, a seasoned international business lawyer at HazloLaw – Business Lawyers, has been selected by the Telfer School of Management to supervise MBA students involved in the School’s “Global Anti-Corruption University Project”, which forms part of its mandatory course in Corporate Governance and Ethics. The Project’s objective is to develop or strengthen, as required, an […]
October 19 2015 One of the benefits of incorporating your business in Canada is that you can protect yourself and your personal assets from any liabilities. If you’re incorporated then, generally speaking, neither you nor your employees are personally liable for any actions taken while working on behalf of your business. Like everything else, however, […]
Our Tax Lawyers in Ottawa Explain the Various Benefits of Incorporating in Canada When you decide to incorporate your business, in the simplest of terms, you engage in the legal process of declaring a corporate entity as separate from the owners. There are many benefits of incorporation, including the fact that the assets of the […]
October 5 2015 Martin Aquilina, Business Lawyer We all know the phrase “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”. There is comfort in knowing that what happened far away from home does not haunt us at home. Now, imagine that there is a chance that you could be held liable for your relative’s wrongdoings in a […]
September 28 2015 As an international trade and litigation lawyer, I represent many companies located outside Canada and appear frequently on their behalf at Canadian courts and tribunals. It is common knowledge that litigation, especially complex litigation involving millions of dollars, can take years to complete. Sometimes, one party will bring a motion for an […]
August 20 2015 Martin Aquilina, Business Lawyer In our previous article, “Lawsuits in the European Union: disarming the “Italian torpedo” with the Recast Brussels Regulation”, we discussed the impact the changes to the Brussels Regulation has on choice-of-court clauses. In this article, we will discuss the impact of the new rules on arbitration clauses. Often, such clauses […]
August 10 2015 Hugues Boisvert Founder & CEO, Business Lawyer Maybe you want to buy a business or maybe you want to sell one. There are two common ways through which a business can be bought or sold: sale of assets or sale of shares. In this article, we will discuss the difference between those two common […]
August 5 2015 In litigation, deadlines are everything. They ensure parties act in a reasonably quick and efficient manner, and make sure that court resources are not wasted. In many cases, they also prevent people from making a case so far down the road, that the defendant simply cannot defend itself due to insufficient memory […]
Canadian Tax Evasion Landscape In the recent years, the Canadian tax evasion landscape has been changing dramatically. With increasing international cooperation and the Canada Revenue Agency’s ambitious plan to prosecute tax evaders, it has been making many Canadians nervous. In addition, Canada has recently joined an international agreement to give those hiding income from offshore […]
Canadian taxpayers are required to self-assess and report their income each year. Often taxpayers reported their income incorrectly because errors are made. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will reassess a taxpayer’s income if the agency discovers that a taxpayer has reported his or her income in an incorrect manner. Reassessments of a taxpayer’s income can […]
July 23 2015 In today’s world, anyone who runs a business or provides professional services can find themselves in a situation that can lead to a lawsuit. Start-ups, entrepreneurs, established professionals and shareholders are no exception to this rule. People are excited about getting their business going, spreading the word, and making money. Thinking about […]
If I make a complaint against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), will I be subjected to more audits and penalties? This is a common concern that Canadian taxpayers share when they have an issue with the CRA. However, you can be assured that this concern has been addressed. In 2007, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights […]
Claims for the SR&ED tax credit are denied for various reasons. Fortunately, this is not the end of the road. With the right guidance and preparation, there are steps you can follow to give your case the best chance and save you taxes. This article will discuss what you can do when your SR&ED claims […]
July 20 2015 International litigation can be very tricky and daunting. If you do not follow the right procedures your case has a good chance of failing on a procedural technicality or a point of law. Similarly, if you are outside of Canada and are being sued in Canada, there are steps you can take […]
July 15 2015 Hugues Boisvert Founder & CEO, Business Lawyer It is not often that people enter into a marriage already thinking about the divorce. However, prenuptial agreements exist as a safety measure and to prepare for the final outcome prior to a potential dispute. Further, the best time to enter into such an agreement is in […]
This article is the second of a series of articles written about anti-dumping and countervailing duties in Canada. In the previous article, we gave an introduction to dumping and subsidizing. How does the complaint process work? The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the “CITT”) is a Canadian tribunal located in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. The CITT decides […]
This article is the first of a series of articles written about anti-dumping and countervailing duties in Canada. If you are thinking about importing a product to Canada, your first step is to see whether or not your business and product will be affected by the Canada Special Import Measures Act (the “SIMA”). The SIMA […]
July 3 2015 Hugues Boisvert Founder&CEO, Business Lawyer The concept is simple—if you sell shares of a qualifying corporation for a profit, the first $800,000 of your gain on a lifetime basis can be received on a tax-free basis ($813,600 for 2015 tax year). As usual, under the Income Tax Act, the rules are complicated and it […]
June 30 2015 Hugues Boisvert Founder & CEO, Business Lawyer Acquisitions are very common today: one business – usually a corporation – takes over or buys out another business and takes its place in the market. As a new owner, an important question to consider is whether you are responsible for any outstanding liabilities such as debt […]
The Canadian Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program (SR&ED) encourages research and development by offering support to businesses that conduct scientific research or experimental development in Canada. The SR&ED tax incentive program allows businesses to deduct SR&ED expenditures from their income and also provides SR&ED Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to reduce Part 1 […]
June 26 2015 Martin Aquilina, COO | Business Lawyer A defensive action commonly known as “Italian torpedo”[1] is no stranger to the field of commercial litigation in Europe. The parties have taken advantage of the slow speed of judicial proceedings in Italy (and other countries such as Belgium) to torpedo the action that might be brought […]
June 23 2015 , Robert McMechan, Senior Tax Litigation Lawyer The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will inform you of a reassessment of your income by Notice of Reassessment. Often Notices of Reassessment are accompanied by the CRA’s reasoning for the reassessment. You should review the basis of the reassessment, preferably with a tax professional, to determine […]