Business Law

We make it our business to help you make sense of yours

Whether you are starting a new venture, growing an existing business, bringing in investors, planning for succession, or preparing to buy or sell a company, sound legal advice can help you avoid costly mistakes and position your business for long-term success.

At RDM, we advise entrepreneurs, professionals, family-owned businesses, agricultural operations, developers, investors, and established companies throughout British Columbia. Our business lawyers provide practical, strategic advice tailored to your goals, industry, and stage of growth.

We have team members who are licensed in multiple jurisdictions, allowing us to assist clients whose businesses operate across provincial borders. This includes support for many Fraser Valley businesses with operations, investments, and commercial interests in both British Columbia and Alberta.

From day-to-day corporate matters to complex transactions, we work with businesses of all sizes to navigate opportunities, manage risk, and support continued growth.

Our Business Law Services

Business Formation and Organization

Choosing the right legal structure is one of the most important decisions a business owner can make. We assist with:

• Incorporations
• Professional incorporations (medical, dental, etc)
• Partnerships and limited partnerships
• Joint ventures
• Sole proprietorships
• Franchises
• Corporate reorganizations and restructurings
• Share capital planning
• Business succession planning

Corporate Governance and Maintenance

Maintaining a properly organized corporation helps reduce risk and supports future growth. Our services include:

• Corporate record keeping and annual maintenance
• Registered and records office services
• Director and shareholder resolutions
• Annual general meetings
• Corporate governance advice
• Regulatory and compliance matters
• Minute book reviews and updates

Shareholders, Owners and Management

Clear agreements can help prevent disputes and provide certainty when circumstances change. We assist with:

• Shareholder agreements
• Partnership agreements
• Unanimous shareholder agreements
• Buy-sell arrangements
• Employee share ownership plans
• Employment agreements
• Executive compensation arrangements
• Management and consulting agreements

Financing and Lending

Whether you are borrowing funds, investing capital, or securing financing, we can help structure and document the transaction. Our services include:

• Commercial lending transactions
• Commercial borrowing
• Private financing arrangements
• Loan agreements
• Promissory notes
• General security agreements
• Mortgage security
• Guarantees and indemnities
• Credit facilities and related security documentation

Buying, Selling and Restructuring Businesses

Business transactions often involve significant financial and legal considerations. We regularly advise clients on:

• Business acquisitions and dispositions
• Share purchases and sales
• Asset purchases and sales
• Mergers and amalgamations
• Corporate reorganizations
• Management buyouts
• Succession and transition planning
• Employee share plans
• Due diligence reviews

Commercial Contracts

Well-drafted agreements help businesses operate efficiently and reduce uncertainty. We assist with:

• Commercial contracts
• Share purchase agreements
• Asset purchase agreements
• Employment agreements
• Independent contractor agreements
• Commercial leases
• Franchise agreements
• Supply and service agreements
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

FEES

At RDM Lawyers, we strive to be transparent about legal fees.

Most business law matters are billed based on the hourly rates of the lawyer and legal support staff involved. Current hourly rates generally range from approximately $140 to $250 per hour for legal support staff and $200 to $600 per hour for lawyers, depending on experience, skill, and area of specialization.

For certain routine matters, such as incorporations, annual maintenance, or standard corporate reorganizations, we may be able to provide a fixed-fee quote. Where appropriate, we will discuss available fee arrangements at the outset of the matter and keep you informed as work progresses.

More information on legal fees can be found by clicking here.

Speak With a Member of Our Business Law Team

Whether you are launching a new business, planning for growth, negotiating a transaction, or preparing for succession, our team can help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.