W H O W E H E L P

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W H O W E H E L P

Business Law

    • Forming a new corporation, by drafting and filing necessary documents such as articles of incorporation and form 1 filing 

    • Structuring the company’s internal organization

    • Creating bylaws, appointing directors and officers, and issuing shares 

    • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

    • Establish a solid foundation for the company’s operations and governance

    • Establishing business arrangements of two or more parties in collaboration

    • Drafting partnership agreements or joint venture contracts

    • Defining the roles and responsibilities of each party

    • Outlining profit and loss sharing arrangements

    • Setting governance structures

    • Preventing future disputes with initial legal guidance for partnerships or joint ventures 

    • Buying, selling, leasing, and financing commercial properties

    • Negotiating and drafting purchase agreements, lease contracts, and mortgage documents

    • Ensure due diligence is complete and appropriate for the property, including environmental and zoning regulations

    • Accomplish title searches, property appraisals, and financing arrangements

    • Identify risk and provide advice

    • Check for compliance with laws and your other corporate documents

    • Confirm the agreement aligns with your understanding of the business deal you are entering

    • Drafting a new agreement to meet your business needs

    • Working with accountants to execute your tax effective reorganization plan

    • Passing the business on to the next generation with estate freeze and rollover transactions 

    • Cleaning up corporate organizational charts through amalgamation 

    • Consolidating of entities in an efficient manner

    • Transferring ownership to the next generation or a new entrepreneur 

    • Seamlessly handling many transactions, like purchasing specific assets or shares of a company

    • Assisting with due diligence, negotiation of terms, drafting of agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements 

    • Creating and updating corporate website
      privacy policie

    • Drafting consent language for
      client-facing documents

    • Reviewing contracts and internal corporate policies for compliance with privacy legislation

    • Assisting with the development of company privacy risk management strategies

    • Advising on businesses' legal obligations in the collection, use and disclosure of client personal information

Personal Law

    • Handling the legal aspects of buying and selling residential properties

    • Drafting and reviewing purchase agreements

    • Conducting title searches and aligning with all legal requirements for a smooth transaction

    • Navigating the process to ensure a legally sound transfer of ownership 

    • Replacing your existing mortgage with a new one, to secure better terms or lower interest rates

    • Reviewing loan agreements, ensuring compliance with lending regulations 

    • Addressing issues related to the property’s title or existing liens

    • Facilitating a seamless transition to a new mortgage while protecting your interests

    • Preparing legal documents regarding the distribution of assets and the management of affairs

    • Designating a power of attorney to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated

    • Ensuring that these documents are properly drafted, executed, and comply with relevant laws

    • Managing and distributing a deceased person’s estate according to their will or intestacy laws 

    • Obtaining probate, paying debts and taxes, and distributing assets to beneficiaries

    • Ensuring the executor or administrator fulfills their duties accurately and efficiently

    • Settling the estate in compliance with legal requirements

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O U R C L I E N T S

Who We Serve 

With deep roots in the Etobicoke community, we work with individuals, couples, families, entrepreneurs, business owners, small and medium enterprises, owner-managed businesses, and family-owned businesses.

 

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F A Q S

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our hours of operation are 9-5, Monday to Friday, by appointment only.

  • Our address is Suite 670 in the West Tower of Bloor Islington Place, at 3300 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M8X 2X2.

  • You can find a spot at the lot in our building, on street parking, or by parking in the Green P lot off of Lomond/Aberfoyle.

  • You can reach our team either by email at info@ritchiesmyth.com, or by phone at (437)-293-8750.