Canda

Strategic Legal Advisory for Business in Canada

AKAZIM, delivers sophisticated legal support to domestic and international clients across Canada’s diverse business landscape. Whether entering the Canadian market, expanding operations, or navigating cross-border investments, our lawyers provide practical, locally compliant, and globally aligned legal counsel tailored to the regulatory and economic realities of Canada’s federal and provincial jurisdictions.

From Toronto and Vancouver to Montreal and Calgary, our team supports foreign investors, Canadian enterprises, financial institutions, and technology firms with full-spectrum corporate and commercial legal solutions.

Our Core Legal Services in Canada

Market Entry & Business Formation

  • Incorporation of federal and provincial corporations
  • Formation of partnerships, ULCs, and joint ventures
  • Registration for extra-provincial businesses and trade names
  • Regulatory licensing and foreign investment approvals
  • Structuring of Canadian subsidiaries and holding companies

Corporate & Commercial Advisory

  • Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts
  • Franchise, distribution, licensing, and agency agreements
  • Technology, SaaS, and service-level agreements (SLAs)
  • Shareholder agreements, governance policies, and board advisory

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • Legal due diligence and target risk assessment
  • Share and asset purchase agreements (SPAs, APAs)
  • Deal structuring for private equity and venture capital
  • Cross-border acquisitions and regulatory compliance (e.g., ICA, CBCA)
  • Post-acquisition integration and employment transitions

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Federal and provincial regulatory compliance (e.g., OSFI, CSA, AMF)
  • Anti-bribery, AML, and sanctions compliance
  • Competition law and antitrust risk analysis
  • Data privacy compliance under PIPEDA and provincial regimes
  • Sector-specific licensing (banking, telecoms, health, etc.)

Dispute Resolution

  • Commercial litigation before Canadian courts
  • Arbitration (ADR Institute of Canada, ICC, UNCITRAL rules)
  • Cross-border disputes and international enforcement
  • Contractual breach, shareholder disputes, and trade conflicts
  • Mediation and settlement strategies for business disputes

Technology, IP & Data Protection

  • Trademark, patent, copyright registration and enforcement
  • Software licensing, IT contracts, and SaaS agreements
  • Data privacy compliance under UAE, DIFC, and ADGM laws
  • Cybersecurity, digital transformation, and e-commerce regulation

Why Choose Us in Canada? 

  • Deep understanding of federal and provincial legal systems
  • Bilingual services (English & French) for pan-Canadian coverage
  • Trusted counsel for both inbound and outbound investment matters
  • Cross-border expertise spanning U.S., EU, and Commonwealth markets
  • Industry-aligned service delivered by senior, partner-led teams

Industries We Serve in Canada

  • Technology & Telecommunications
  • Financial Services & FinTech
  • Natural Resources & Energy
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
  • Retail, Franchising & Consumer Goods
  • Logistics, Transportation & Infrastructure