Our business lawyers

Hardip S. Merwar

Called to the Bar: 2001
LL.B. University of Western Ontario
J.D. Michigan State School of Law
B.A. (Hons) University of Toronto

Having many years of business experience I am able to understand and analyze the issues from the client’s point of view and then apply my knowledge of the law to achieve the client’s goals.

Karen S.Y. Koo Tze Mew

Called to the Bar: 2002
LL.B. University of London, England
National Committee on Accreditation, Ottawa
Admitted to the Ontario and Malaysian Bar

I dedicate myself to understanding the business(es) operated by my clients so as to enhance the relevance of my legal advice.

Did you know?...

In 2006 over 30% of Canada’s total GDP was generated by small businesses (those with less than 100 employees.) That amounts to over $380 billion dollars.

Business

Merwars provides comprehensive legal solutions for your business. From start to finish and everything in between we are there to guide you. Whether you are at the startup stage and require advice regarding the proper legal structure for your new business or professional endeavour; are expanding your existing business or professional endeavour through an acquisition or merger or it is time to cash out each step requires sound, timely legal advice.

We make the effort to learn about our clients and their business and then apply our experience and expertise to provide the best legal solution.

Our clients

We advise numerous small to medium sized enterprises, their shareholders, partners and managers in virtually every industry. In addition we advise numerous professionals including pharmacists, doctors, veterinarians, dentists, accountants and their professional corporations.

Our services

We have listed below some general areas with which our firm may assist you:

Structuring your business

Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation

Corporate

Incorporation, Reorganizations, Corporate Governance and Advising Boards & Directors

Mergers & Acquisitions

Purchase and Sale of a Business be it an asset deal, share deal or management buyout.

Preparation and negotiation of Agreements, Due Diligence Review and Closings

Shareholders/Partners

Partnership Agreements, Shareholders’ Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements

Commercial Issues

Leasing, Financing, Contracts, Employment Matters, Distribution Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Licencing Agreements

Franchise

Setting up a Franchise System, preparation of Franchise Agreements and related Disclosure Documents, Purchase and Sale of a Franchise

Bankruptcy/Insolvency

Advising debtors and creditors, assisting in debt collection, debt restructuring and reorganization

International Trade

Importing and exporting of goods, navigating oversea markets with a focus on the Middle East and India