ARTICLES
The Difference between Sale of Assets and Sale of Shares
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 […]
The litigation countdown: how much time do you have to start a case in court?
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 […]
Avoiding Taxes on Offshore Investments? It may be now or never to come clean.
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 […]
CRA Voluntary Disclosure Program
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 […]
Want to avoid a lawsuit? 6 things to think about when making that business deal
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 […]
Are you aware of your rights as a taxpayer in Canada?
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 […]
NEWS
Our Firm 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”
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 […]
Employment Opportunity – Tax Litigator – HazloLaw
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 […]
Local business DALCINI Stainless named finalist for the 2016 Mompreneur Award!
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 […]
Robert McMechan recipient of 2015 Top Tier in Tax Litigation Legal Award
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 Selected to Supervise “Global Anti-Corruption University Project”
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 […]
HazloLaw – Business Lawyers Expands its Team
We are very proud to announce that these three experienced lawyers have joined the Firm – This addition will strengthen our Tax Litigation and International practices. Click on individual profiles to learn more.