We draft and review a wide variety of business contracts. We also advise on workplace compliance, notice periods, severance, and workplace disputes to protect employer interests or to promote best workplace practices for the employment relationship. Employees also benefit from these legal services once adjustments are made by the Employer.
Service Provider Agreements, Guidelines, Policies
Many of our clients are service providers and require our assistance with drafting and reviewing their Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims agreements, and Indemnity agreements.
Social Media and Influencer Marketing Agreements
Advised on key regulatory laws, including testimonial and endorsement guidelines for social media and influencer marketing for local influencers. Drafted influencer marketing agreements, advertising agreements, and brand collaboration agreements for a marketing company.
Web-based & Digital Agreements
Advised on and revised a client's e-commerce or social media platform Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and User Agreements to suit their specific business needs, ensuring compliance with Canadian laws (PIPEDA) and international requirements.
Joint Venture and Co-Owner Agreements
Helped clients understand and advised on the nature of their Joint Venture and Co-Owner Agreements in both the technology and conventional residential real estate development sectors.
Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreements
Tailored Software as a Service (SaaS) and other traditional service agreements for a B.C. start-up company.
Foreign Commercial Contracts
Assisted clients in reviewing foreign commercial contracts, assimilating and converting them into Canadian business law standards to make them suitable for execution and enforcement within B.C.’s legal framework.
Commercial Leases & Assignment of Leases
Assisted commercial landlords and tenants in revising and negotiating long-term leases for retail and office spaces throughout Vancouver. We advised on lease terms to safeguard their interests and ensured all obligations were clear. In other cases, we represented either commercial landlords or tenants to enforce responsibilities or clarify terms of the lease, ensuring no party felt underserved by the rights and obligations of the lease or that the enforcement of a particular term was inadequate.
Franchise Agreements
Advised a franchisee in negotiations with a franchisor on key aspects of the franchise agreement, including royalty rates, territorial rights, and termination provisions, ensuring that the client’s interests were protected while complying with Canadian franchise law. Assisted a franchisee in renegotiating their franchise agreement to secure more favorable renewal terms and additional marketing support from the franchisor.
Employment Agreements / Management or Executive Employment Agreements, Termination/Severance Letters, Code of Conduct / Company Policies, Confidentiality Agreements
Assisted clients with their employment law requirements for their respective companies. We revise or help implement employment contracts, outlining key terms such as compensation, duties, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, and termination rights. We also help employers ensure compliance with B.C. minimum employment standards and mitigate risks of potential disputes.
Independent Contractor Agreements
These agreements are essential for clients to distinguish contractor responsibilities from those of an employee, thus avoiding confusion and potential liabilities imposed on employers by the CRA, such as missing CPP and EI payments.
Confidentiality Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Advised a technology firm on the scope of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality agreements to protect proprietary information and trade secrets during the onboarding of new employees and contractors.
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
Assisted clients in negotiating or advising on their negotiated MOUs for business transactions between buyers and sellers.
Sale of Goods / Purchaser Agreements / Distribution Agreements
For clients involved in the sale of goods, we assist with implementing these agreements to improve the sales process.