Corporate Legal Services
Navigate corporate issues with ease.
Build, scale and sell your business with confidence.
Start on Solid Ground
Stay Compliant
Plan for what’s next
Why corporate governance matters.
The right corporate structure sets your business up for success, helping you scale smoothly, stay compliant, and keep operations running without unnecessary headaches.
Limit liability.
Ensure your business structure protects the owners from personal financial risk.
Stay compliant.
Meet legal requirements, avoid penalties, and keep operations running smoothly.
Protect your business.
Strong corporate governance prevents disputes and safeguards assets.
How Clearview can help.
Incorporation & structuring.
Set up your business with the right legal foundation from day one.
Mergers & acquisitions.
Structure business purchases, sales, and reorganizations with confidence.
Shareholder agreements.
Define roles, responsibilities, and ownership rights clearly.
Business succession.
Plan for ownership transitions and long-term business continuity.
Corporate governance.
Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain strong internal policies.
Corporate reorganizations.
Adapt your business structure to changing needs, growth opportunities and new ownership.
Problems Clearview often solves.
Navigating copyright issues can be overwhelming. Clearview’s here to help.
Unclear ownership.
Make sure your structure clearly defines ownership, roles, and exit options.
Compliance risks.
Keep your business legally sound with up-to-date governance and filings.
Business disruptions.
Prevent internal disputes with clear policies and legal protections.
Liability exposure.
Protect stakeholders from personal financial and legal risks.
Expansion issues.
Structure business sales and acquisitions the right way.
More about the practice.
Whether it’s incorporating a new business, drafting shareholder agreements, or handling mergers and acquisitions, Clearview helps ensure businesses are legally sound, scalable, and protected from risk.
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Choosing the right business structure is critical to long-term success. Clearview advises founders on incorporation, corporate governance, and structuring partnerships, ensuring businesses are set up for growth while protecting owners from unnecessary liability.
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Clear agreements between owners prevent disputes down the road. Clearview assists startups and established businesses with drafting shareholder agreements, joint-venture contracts, and buy-sell provisions that define roles, responsibilities, and exit strategies.
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Keeping a business legally compliant requires more than filing paperwork. Clearview helps companies develop governance policies, maintain corporate records, and meet obligations under Canadian corporate laws—minimizing risk and keeping operations smooth.
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Buying or selling a business requires strong contracts and careful structuring. Clearview advises companies on asset purchases, share sales, and business acquisitions, handling purchase agreements, due diligence, and transition planning to ensure deals close smoothly.
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Raising capital requires legal protections for both investors and businesses. Clearview supports startups and growing companies with financings, investor agreements, and private placements, ensuring that fundraising efforts are structured to protect ownership and long-term interests.
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Planning for leadership changes and ownership transitions is essential for long-term stability. Clearview advises business owners on succession planning, structuring family business transitions, and ensuring continuity during leadership changes or company sales.
What people say about Clearview’s corporate services.
“Working with Connor and Clearview Counsel was -- and continues to be -- amazing! Connor is professional, highly skilled and incredibly responsive. He helped me close a major deal and provided great advice along the way. Would definitely recommend!”
Clearview’s approach.
Common ground
We start where you are: with your goals, constraints, and challenges. That helps us build legal guidance that fits your reality.
Simplicity wins
Law is a tool, not an obstacle. We focus on legal work that supports your business strategy, not the other way around.
Business first
We break complex legal ideas into clear steps, avoiding jargon and providing advice you can act on.
More about Clearview’s practice.
Contracts
Every business deal starts a solid contract. Protect your interests with expertly drafted agreements.
Technology
Your tech innovations shape the world. Protect your vision with expert technology-focused legal solutions.
Privacy
Strong privacy builds trust. Clearview helps you manage data responsibly and meet evolving legal standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Corporate lawyers help businesses operate legally and efficiently.
The goal is to ensure your business is structured correctly and protected at every stage of growth.
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Clearview uses a mix of hourly fees and flat fees, depending on the task.
Project begins with a clear, upfront communication so clients know exactly what to expect before getting started.
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Nope. Initial consultations with Clearview are completely free of charge, but the legal advice doesn’t start until you’ve become a client.
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Clearview is led by Connor, a licensed Ontario lawyer.
He is also a licensed Canadian trademark agent and a member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada.
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