Business Lawyer in Markham Business, franchise, and corporate law for Markham companies, backed by real work in the city.

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If you are buying a business in Markham, or signing the lease and deal documents that come with one, the sequence from letter of intent to closing is work we run constantly. Markham calls itself Canada's high-tech capital with reason, hosting hundreds of corporate head offices and one of the country's densest technology clusters, and businesses here change hands with real value attached, which is exactly the work Markham clients have brought us. We are a business and franchise law firm serving Markham and the Greater Toronto Area, and everything on this page connects your situation to the lawyer-built resource that covers it in depth.

One honest note before you read on. We are not a general practice that dabbles in business law. Business, corporate, franchise, and technology law is all we do, and we have done it for real Markham businesses whose matters, anonymized, appear throughout this page.

How We Help Markham Businesses

  • Buying a business, from LOI to closing. The purchase process starts before the letter of intent is signed, because the LOI locks in price, structure, and exclusivity while you still have leverage. For Markham clients we have reviewed corporate documents and letters of intent, drafted both share purchase and asset purchase agreements for the same transaction so the structure decision stayed open, and provided closing assistance that combined the lease review with the purchase documents. Our Buy a Business page covers the whole sequence.

  • The deal documents themselves. Whether your transaction is a share deal or an asset deal changes your tax picture and your liability, and the agreements have to be built for the structure you chose. Our Mergers & Acquisitions page explains the difference and the diligence that goes with it.

  • Leases and subleases. The premises are often as important as the business, and we have reviewed both a commercial lease inside a Markham purchase transaction and a standalone sublease agreement with a strategy meeting. Our Commercial Leasing page covers the tenant’s side of that table.

  • Franchise law, across both sides of the table. Franchise work is one of the largest parts of our practice as a whole, covering agreement and disclosure reviews before you sign, purchases of existing locations, and system-building for franchisors, and that full capability is available to you here. Start at our Franchise Law hub.

  • Keeping the corporation itself in order. Across our practice in general, corporate maintenance is constant work, meaning annual resolutions and filings, minute books rebuilt after years of gaps, and records made sale-ready before a buyer or the CRA asks. The Corporate Maintenance & Minute Books page explains what a complete record protects you from.

  • Owners, and what happens between them. Across our practice as a whole, some of the most expensive problems we solve are disputes between owners who never wrote down the rules, and some of the cheapest work we do is writing those rules while everyone still agrees. See Shareholders Agreements and Shareholder Disputes.

Which page do you need?

Your situationStart here
Buying a business or a franchise locationBuy a Business or Franchise Resales
Selling your businessSell a Business
Reviewing a franchise agreement or FDD before signingFranchise Agreement & FDD Review
A dispute between owners, or no shareholders agreement yetShareholder Disputes / Shareholders Agreements
Minute book missing, incomplete, or years behindCorporate Maintenance & Minute Books
Starting a new corporationCompany Formation & Incorporation
Signing or renewing a commercial leaseCommercial Leasing
Contracts your business runs on, or an agreement you were handedCommercial Contracts or NDA & Confidentiality
SaaS, platform, or e-commerce documentsTerms of Service & Privacy Policy
Merging or combining corporationsMergers & Acquisitions or Amalgamations

Why Markham businesses hire a business-only firm

The gap between a general practitioner and a business-law firm shows up in the details of your specific matter. We work with your accountant where the structure serves a tax plan, we quote in writing before you commit, and we tell you clearly when a problem is not worth the legal spend, because that honesty is what brings clients back with their next matter.

What Business Owners Say About Working With Us

JTJustin Tao ↗Google review

★★★★★ Jan 9, 2024

I had an outstanding experience with this law firm during my first business purchase. Their communication was exceptional, ensuring a smooth process and providing the support I needed. Highly recommended!

JMJenn Melendez Navarro ↗Google review

★★★★★ Sep 29, 2020

I called multiple firms for initial consultation. I wanted to make sure I picked someone who would not only treat me as a client, but someone who would understand the situation I am in. Sukhi Hansra was honest, straight forward and very supportive from day one. He is very knowledgeable - always had an answer and the best suggestions.

PAParham A. ↗Google review

★★★★★ Jun 15, 2020

Sukhi is an awesome & knowledgeable lawyer who took so much time for me & helped me purchase an amazing store with so much benefit on my side. He's knowledge & him being up to date made me save a lot on my new business & his advice helped me avoid so many possible mistakes.

SHSabrina H. ↗Google review

★★★★★

Sukhi Hansra was extremely knowledgable and helpful with my situation. He always kept me updated and replied to my emails and calls.

How much does a business lawyer in Markham cost?

Every engagement starts with a written quote or estimate, with the tasks that could increase fees named in advance. Most clearly-scoped work, such as formations, minute-book packages, and document reviews, is flat-fee, and you will have your exact number in writing after a free discovery call. That is our no surprise billing policy. Learn how our fees work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with businesses in Markham?

Yes. The matters described on this page are real, anonymized examples of work we have done for Markham clients, and we serve businesses across the Greater Toronto Area.

What kind of matters do you handle for Markham businesses?

Everything our firm practices, meaning the full range of business, corporate, franchise, and technology law, is available to Markham clients. Business purchase work leads the Markham file, covering LOI reviews, share and asset purchase agreements, and closing assistance, followed by lease and sublease reviews with strategy meetings. The discovery call is the fastest way to confirm the fit for yours.

Do I need to come to an office to work with you?

No. Our engagements run remotely by default, with calls, video meetings, and electronic signing, which is how most of our clients prefer to work. The free discovery call is the first step either way.

How do I get started?

Book a free discovery call. You will speak with our team about your situation, and we will tell you clearly what your matter needs, what it does not, and what the work would cost in writing before you commit to anything.

Reviewed by Sukhi Hansra, Business and Franchise Lawyer at Hansra Law.

We also work with business owners across the GTA: Mississauga · Vaughan · Oakville · Burlington · Scarborough · North York · Brampton.

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No surprise billing

Written quotes on everything. Flat fees where the scope is clear.

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See What Others Say

★★★★★

“Being a small business owner is never easy to navigate through the legal issues you may endure, Sukhi called me and gave me great advice, direction and didn't sugar coat anything. Highly Recommend.”

— Jason P., Google review

★★★★★

“Our company has an incredible experience each time we work with Sukhi Hansra. He is both knowledgeable and kind, and is so committed to the wellbeing of his clients, and to a positive outcome.”

— KM Rebirth, Google review

★★★★★

“Sukhi Hansra is a direct representation of what 5 stars entails. He is objective, professional, and quite an impressive individual. Look no further for any business law inquiries”

— Darrel H., Google review

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