Business Legal Advisory
Rigor where it matters.
Our advisory services support organizations operating in Québec on high-impact matters: corporate organization, governance, contracts and procurement, as well as claims and dispute management. The approach aims to clarify responsibilities, ensure decision traceability, and make processes workable day to day.
Result: well-built files, supported by reusable templates and protocols—ready for negotiation, audit, or dispute resolution.
Corporate Organization
Objective: Structure the organization and its governance to reduce gray areas and secure decision-making.
What’s covered:
Incorporation / Company formation
Shareholder agreements
Share buybacks
Filings/updates with the relevant authorities
Governance
Internal processes and procedures
Ethics and compliance
Typical deliverables:
- Agreements, resolutions, minutes, and corporate records (as needed)
- Governance framework (roles, delegations, approvals, lines of accountability)
- Internal procedures and compliance tools (templates, checklists)
Common situations: Growth, shareholder entry/exit, reorganization, need to formalize decisions, or preventing conflicts and compliance gaps.
Complex Projects & Joint Ventures
Objective: Frame multi-party governance and execution risks before issues turn into disputes.
What’s covered:
Risk management
Joint venture agreements
Governance structure
Due diligence
Typical deliverables:
- Project governance structure (decisions, escalation paths, approvals, committees)
- Joint venture / collaboration agreements (control mechanisms, key obligations)
- Risk and responsibility matrix (interfaces, expected evidence, milestones)
Common situations: Partnerships, joint ventures, multi-stakeholder projects, onboarding a new partner, or the need to lock down “who decides what / when / how.”
Contracts & Procurement
Objective: Reduce recurring contract risk and make procurement more consistent—without burdening operations.
What’s covered:
Due diligence in qualifying suppliers and/or subcontractors
Risk management
Framework agreements
Standardized contracts
Negotiation support
Contract management process
Typical deliverables:
- Qualification framework (criteria, evidence, minimum required documentation)
- Contract library (templates, sensitive clauses, recommended positions)
- Contract management process (workflows, approvals, templates, checklists)
Common situations: High purchasing volumes, teams negotiating case-by-case, critical contracts (deadlines, performance, penalties, insurance, warranties), or the need for an internal playbook.
Claims & Dispute Management
Objective: Stabilize an issue quickly, protect the contractual position, and support negotiation before escalation.
What’s covered:
Issue analysis
Compliance with the claims procedure (public and private contracts)
Negotiation support
Support through dispute resolution processes
Typical deliverables:
- Structured analysis (issues, evidence, options, risks, strategy)
- Claims protocol (notices, deadlines, documentation, steps, responsibilities)
- Support for the applicable mechanisms (negotiation, mediation, expert determination, contractual processes)
Common situations: Cost/schedule overruns, changes, disputed performance, non-payment, emerging disputes, or the need to get the file “back on track.”