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Business Law

We’ve been solving legal challenges for B.C. businesses for two decades.

In today’s rapidly changing economy, our commitment to you is constant. We have the expertise and proven experience to guide you and your business through a range of legal matters.

  • incorporations
  • partnerships
  • trusts
  • joint ventures
  • purchases
  • sales
  • mergers
  • financing
  • reorganizations
  • shareholders agreements and disputes
  • commercial contracts
  • employer-employee relations
  • secured loan transactions.

Business Law Team

Mel Beaton

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Nicola Collins

Senior Associate See Full Profile »

Liam Bath

Associate See Full Profile »
Mel Beaton is one of the best corporate lawyers I have worked with.
Rob Ell, CEO, The Rob Ell Academy
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Starting your business

We can help you establish your new enterprise. There are a lot of legal hoops to jump through before you open your doors, such as incorporation, partnerships, proprietorships, business contracts, and franchising. We’re here to do the jumping for you, so you can stay focused on getting your business ready for customers.

Day-to-day operations

Every company runs into legal challenges from time to time. Your Hammerco legal team offers ongoing advice to help ensure your business is compliant and managing risk properly.

Growing your business

Thriving businesses grow and change. Trust us to keep your business running smoothly during times of transition.

  • reorganization
  • revisions to corporate structure
  • bringing in or transitioning out shareholders
  • tax planning
  • guidance on intellectual property issues
  • shareholder and employment contracts

Business real estate

Finding and securing commercial real estate to run a business – large or small – comes with a unique set of legal challenges. We advise during all stages of the project from land acquisitions, through to construction, marketing, and sales. We are experts in multi-phase projects, residential, and industrial real estate.

Family owned

We understand the unique dynamics of running a family business – it is a deeply personal experience for families. We provide legal support and tailor-made solutions to help family businesses grow and thrive, and help owners plan for succession, whatever their wishes may be.

Closing your business

Thinking of exiting the business? We provide step-by-step support for your successful transition out whether you’re selling, winding down, or transitioning to a new generation of owners. Importantly, we’re here to provide clarity and advice on the tax implications of closing or transferring ownership of your business.

Business buy and sell transactions

Whether you are buying or selling a business, asset or shares, our lawyers have many years of experience with closing transactions in a timely and pro-active manner.

Let’s get down to business.

We believe in your business as much as you do. That’s why clients stay with us for the long-term.

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News

March 30, 2020

COVID-19 closed my business and my insurance company won’t pay

Some policies cover business interruption in a pandemic, some don’t. It’s all in the details.

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Business Law | COVID-19 | Insurance
February 25, 2019

Swindled by someone you hired and trusted?

We rely on professionals to help us with important things in life from banking to home repairs to health care. What happens when that trust is abused?

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Commercial Litigation | Judgments | Real Estate