Legal Support That Grows With Your Business: Corporate Lawyer Edmonton

Guiding You Through Corporate Law With Confidence

Running a business in Alberta involves more than just day-to-day operations; it requires a solid legal foundation, strategic foresight, and proactive compliance. As an Edmonton-based firm, Nexus Legal provides comprehensive corporate legal services designed to help you start, manage, and grow your business with confidence.

Our corporate lawyers work closely with entrepreneurs, partnerships, and corporations across various industries to address legal challenges, minimize risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. From drafting corporate bylaws to maintaining minute books, our team delivers practical legal solutions tailored to your structure and goals.

With deep local experience and a commitment to personalized service, we help Edmonton businesses stay protected, efficient and prepared for what’s next.

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Our Full Suite Of Corporate Legal Services In Edmonton

Our corporate lawyers in Edmonton offer a wide range of services designed to support startups, established corporations, and everything in between.
Here’s how we can help:

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Purchase & Sale Of Businesses

When you're buying or selling a business, our business lawyers in Edmonton help structure transactions that protect your interests. We handle asset/share purchases, conduct legal due diligence, and draft clear contracts that support a smooth transition and long-term value.

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Commercial Leasing

Our commercial leasing lawyers in Edmonton draft, review, and negotiate lease agreements to protect your rights and clarify obligations. We address landlord-tenant issues and ensure your lease aligns with your business goals and legal obligations.

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New Business Incorporations

Starting a business in Alberta? Our incorporation lawyers in Edmonton manage federal/provincial incorporations, NUANS searches, and initial setups to ensure your corporate structure is compliant and ready for growth.

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Annual Returns & Corporate Filings

Avoid penalties and stay compliant with help from our annual returns corporate lawyers. We handle filings with Alberta registries and keep your records current and legally sound.

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Minute Book Maintenance & Generation

Our corporate minute book lawyers in Edmonton organize, update, and maintain your company’s legal records to ensure you're compliant and audit-ready.

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Commercial Financing Support

Securing financing? We offer commercial financing legal advice, assist with loan documentation, and negotiate terms with lenders to protect your interests and meet your funding needs.

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Corporate Reorganizations

We advise on corporate structure and reorganization, including rollovers, asset transfers, and tax strategies. Our corporate reorganization lawyers in Edmonton ensure all changes comply with business law.

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Bylaw Drafting

We assist with drafting bylaw legal services, creating governance documents that define roles, ensure compliance, and support smooth corporate operations.

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Shareholder Agreements

Our shareholder agreement lawyers in Edmonton draft and negotiate agreements that set clear terms for ownership, responsibilities, dispute resolution, and exit strategies.

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Shareholder Disputes

We provide experienced shareholder dispute resolution in Edmonton, guiding you through conflicts with a focus on preserving business value and minimizing disruption.

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Our Step-By-Step Corporate Law Process

1

Initial Consultation

We start with a one-on-one consultation to understand your business needs. This may include incorporation goals, commercial lease concerns, financing requirements, or shareholder issues. We gather the key details and help you determine the best legal approach.

2

Legal Assessment & Strategy

Based on your situation, we outline the relevant laws, filing obligations, and legal risks. Whether it’s starting a business in Alberta, reviewing a shareholder agreement, or managing a corporate reorganization, we provide a clear legal roadmap.

3

Document Preparation & Review

Our team prepares, reviews, or revises your legal documents, such as corporate bylaws, minute books, business purchase agreements, or commercial leases. We ensure all documents comply with Alberta corporate law and reflect your business’s best interests.

4

Ongoing Communication

Throughout the process, we provide regular updates and quick responses to your questions. We pride ourselves on clear communication, so you're never left in the dark on important legal steps or timelines.

5

Filing & Execution

Once documents are finalized, we handle required filings with Alberta registries and assist in executing contracts, resolutions, or agreements. This step may include filing annual returns, updating minute books, or submitting incorporation documents.

6

Final Review & Legal Maintenance

We close out the project with a final review and offer recommendations to maintain compliance moving forward. For many clients, this leads to long-term support with corporate filings, shareholder changes, or legal restructuring as the business evolves.

What Sets Our Corporate Lawyers Apart

Here’s why Edmonton businesses trust our team:

  • checked Tailored legal strategies
  • checked Personalized support from start to finish
  • checked Practical, solutions-first approach to corporate issues
  • checked In-depth knowledge of Alberta’s corporate laws
  • checked Clear, upfront fee structure
  • checked Fast, reliable responses
  • checked Focused on long-term risk reduction and compliance

Who We Work With: From Founders To Established Corporations

  • checked Startups needing incorporation and bylaws
  • checked Small businesses seeking a business lawyer
  • checked Mid-sized companies
  • checked Entrepreneurs starting a business in Alberta
  • checked Professionals needing minute book maintenance
  • checked Franchise owners handling leases and purchase agreements
  • checked Investors buying a business in Edmonton
  • checked Companies are restructuring their corporate structure
  • checked Shareholders needing agreement drafting or review
  • checked Partners involved in shareholder disputes
  • checked Businesses securing commercial financing
  • checked Corporations filing annual returns

Frequently Asked Questions

A corporate lawyer in Edmonton provides legal guidance for business formation, governance, regulatory compliance, transactions, and dispute resolution. They help companies reduce legal risk and operate efficiently under Alberta business law.

It's best to consult a business lawyer in Edmonton early. Legal support at the right time can prevent costly mistakes later.

Typical corporate legal services in Edmonton include incorporation, annual filings, maintaining company records, drafting bylaws, shareholder agreements, and resolving internal disputes. These services keep businesses legally compliant and protected.

Corporate lawyers ensure you're meeting obligations under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta). This includes timely corporate filings, proper record-keeping, drafting compliant bylaws, and supporting corporate governance practices.

Look for experience, clear communication, understanding of Alberta business law, and a track record with small to mid-sized businesses.

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