“Contract review that prevented a costly mistake”
We reviewed a client's commercial agreement before signing, identified unfavourable terms, and renegotiated the contract to protect their interests.
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Protecting Your Business, Securing Your Success
Strategic legal counsel on contracts, governance, compliance, and the commercial decisions that move your business forward.
Running a business comes with opportunities, risks, and complex legal decisions. Whether you're starting a new company, negotiating contracts, or handling disputes, having a trusted commercial lawyer on your side makes all the difference.
2yr
Limitation period for most BC contract claims
s.227
Oppression remedy protects minority shareholders
No
Franchise disclosure legislation in BC (unlike ON/AB)
Free
Initial consultation · Vancouver & the Lower Mainland
Why Your Business Needs a Commercial Lawyer
Business laws are constantly changing, and even minor legal missteps can lead to financial loss, disputes, or compliance issues. That's why proactive legal guidance is essential for protecting your company, avoiding costly mistakes, and ensuring smooth business operations.
Protecting Your Business, Securing Your Success
Incorporation and Company Formation in Vancouver
Forming a company in British Columbia begins with filing through BC Registries under the Business Corporations Act. But incorporation is only the first step. The decisions made at formation — share structure, authorized capital, director powers, and whether to adopt a shareholders' agreement — shape how your business operates for years. An incorporation lawyer in Vancouver can help founders build the right framework from day one, avoiding costly structural fixes later. Whether you are launching a startup, a professional corporation, or a holding company, sound corporate governance starts before the first dollar is earned.
Shareholders' Agreements and Commercial Contracts
A shareholders' agreement is one of the most important documents a BC company can have. It governs ownership percentages, decision-making rights, share transfer restrictions, valuation methods, and exit mechanisms — including buy-sell and shotgun clauses. Without one, disputes between partners often escalate quickly. Equally important are the commercial contracts that run your day-to-day operations: supply agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and contractor arrangements. In BC, most contract claims are subject to a two-year limitation period under the Limitation Act, which means acting promptly — and drafting carefully — is essential.
Corporate Restructuring and Business Sales in BC
As businesses evolve, so must their structure. Corporate restructuring — whether reorganizing a share structure, completing an amalgamation, or implementing a tax-driven rollover — requires close coordination between legal, accounting, and tax advisors. When it comes time to sell or acquire a business, the choice between a share sale and an asset purchase has significant implications for tax treatment, liability exposure, and the consents required from third parties. A corporate lawyer experienced in BC transactions can guide you through due diligence, purchase agreements, representations and warranties, and a clean closing.
Why Choose Romaya Law for Your Commercial Law Matters?
Focused on Business & Commercial Law
We concentrate on the legal needs of companies and entrepreneurs, bringing practical commercial insight to every file.
Clear, Well-Structured Contracts
We draft and review agreements that are precise, enforceable, and built to protect your interests.
Support for Key Business Transactions
From formation and financing to sales and disputes, we guide you through the decisions that matter most.
Client-Centric Approach
We take the time to understand your operations and objectives, then tailor our advice to your goals and risk profile.
Proudly Serving Vancouver & the Lower Mainland
Local counsel with a deep understanding of the British Columbia business landscape.
Real outcomes
Client Achievements
“Clarity on a complex commercial lease”
We guided a business owner through a commercial lease, explaining their obligations and securing terms that supported long-term stability.
“Resolving a vendor dispute”
When a supplier dispute threatened operations, we provided steady advice and a practical path to resolution that kept the business moving.
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Our corporate law services
Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
Oppression claims, partner buyouts, and partnership disputes resolved with clear strategy.
Learn moreBusiness Sales & Acquisitions
Share sales, asset purchases, due diligence, and closings handled end to end.
Learn moreIncorporation & Shareholder Agreements
Incorporate, draft shareholder agreements, and put enforceable contracts in place.
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