Guidance on the various legal entities and corporate structures available for establishment, re-orgs, re-structuring, rationalizations, divestments and dissolution.

We advise on strategic corporate structuring and re-structuring, entity formation (including sole proprietorships, joint ventures, partnerships and incorporation), and business expansion under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) and Ontario Corporations Act (BCA) entities. 

From linear structures to sophisticated share arrangements, we’ll advise on the optimal vehicle(s) to achieve your business goals and set you up for sustainable growth and long-term success. Whether you’re at the start of your business journey or are a seasoned player scaling your operations, we’ll guide you through the planning and execution stages, advise on effective risk management to minimize potential negative impacts, limit liability, and help you make informed decisions at every step.

From legal due diligence, and negotiating key agreements, we offer practical and commercial legal advice to protect your interests to ensure your agreements are fair, strategic, and legally sound. We assist with contract drafting, negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance, ensuring you understand your rights and obligations before signing any deal. In complex scenarios like mergers, acquisitions and disposals, we provide due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration support.

From launching new ventures and leveraging investment opportunities to entering new markets and diversifying your offerings, we’ll help you navigate the intricacies of your commercial transactions with confidence.

Ongoing support and guidance on general director responsibilities and fiduciary duties, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance matters.

Corporate governance is an important aspect of any business and we understand the significance of good governance in upholding the reputation and integrity of a company (along with avoiding hefty fines). We assist in establishing effective governance structures that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making, while minimizing the administrative burden.

We’ll work with you to ensure adequate compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including corporate minute books, shareholder rights, director duties, and regulatory compliance, annual filings, and reporting requirements

Diverge Legal provides reliable Notary Public services, in compliance with Ontario’s legal requirements.

We assist with documents for both private and commercial transactions, including affidavits, statutory declarations, certified true copies, corporate records, travel consent letters, and other business or personal documentation. Our services ensure your documents are properly verified, certified, compliant, and handled with professionalism and care.

Our notary services are available by appointment only and must be completed in person. At this time, remote or virtual notarization is not permitted in Ontario.