Kinetovariant

Running a corporation means dealing with a ton of regulatory requirements. We help you set up governance structures that keep you compliant without bogging down your operations.

We work with boards of directors to establish proper procedures, draft bylaws that make sense, handle securities compliance, and make sure your corporate records are actually in order. When regulators come knocking, you'll be ready.

From TSX-listed companies to private corporations, we've helped businesses maintain good standing while focusing on growth. We'll also train your team so compliance becomes part of your culture, not just a legal headache.

Whether you're buying, selling, or merging, M&A deals are high-stakes situations where you need someone who's been through it before. We've closed deals ranging from small acquisitions to nine-figure transactions.

Our process includes comprehensive due diligence - and I mean really digging into everything - structuring the deal to minimize tax impact, negotiating terms that protect your interests, and managing the entire closing process.

We've seen deals fall apart over missed details, so we're obsessive about the little stuff. Post-closing integration support is also part of what we do, because the deal isn't done until everything's actually transitioned smoothly.

Contracts are the backbone of any business relationship. We draft agreements that are clear, enforceable, and actually protect you when things go sideways.

We handle supplier agreements, customer contracts, partnership agreements, licensing deals, NDAs, and pretty much any other commercial contract you can think of. Each one's customized to your specific situation.

We also review contracts when you're on the receiving end, spotting red flags and negotiating better terms. The goal is always to get you into agreements that support your business goals without unnecessary risk.

Your intellectual property is often your most valuable asset. We help you identify what needs protection and then actually protect it through trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secret strategies.

We'll conduct IP audits to figure out what you've got, file trademark applications in Canada and internationally, draft licensing agreements, and handle IP disputes when competitors get too close to your territory.

For tech companies especially, we structure IP ownership properly from day one - making sure your company actually owns what your employees and contractors create. It sounds basic but you'd be surprised how often this gets messed up.

Employment law is a minefield. We help you navigate everything from hiring to firing without running into costly lawsuits or regulatory problems.

We draft employment contracts, employee handbooks, and termination packages. We advise on workplace investigations, accommodation issues, and dealing with human rights complaints. When you need to let someone go, we make sure it's done properly.

We also handle the strategic stuff - like setting up proper independent contractor relationships, creating solid non-compete agreements, and developing policies that actually protect your business while keeping employees happy.

Getting the licenses and permits you need shouldn't take forever, but government bureaucracy can be brutal. We've dealt with regulatory bodies across Canada and know how to move things along.

Whether you need provincial business licenses, federal regulatory approvals, or industry-specific permits, we handle the applications and deal with the back-and-forth so you don't have to.

We also help with ongoing compliance reporting, dealing with regulatory audits, and handling issues when they arise. If you're in a heavily regulated industry like healthcare, finance, or cannabis, we've got the specific expertise you need.