Early Stage Companies – Starting a Busines
Company Formation.
We help founders set up all the necessary steps to get them on the path to achieving their vision. This may involve incorporating the company, navigating the regulatory environment, negotiating and preparing the shareholder agreement, and setting up financing arrangements.
Purchase of a Business.
Don’t want to start from scratch? Want to purchase an already existing business? We represent purchasers of businesses in all aspects of the purchase and sale transaction, from negotiating the initial terms of a business deal to bargaining with third party stakeholders (i.e., landlords/franchisors/distributors/licensors), to handling employee transition and managing the closing of a transaction.
While purchasing an already successfully operating business can help you eliminate the problems associated with starting a business, it can be rife with risk if you do not undergo the proper due diligence. We can help you complete a thorough review of the existing contracts of the business you intend to purchase so you can uncover hidden landmines and prevent you from making a bad business decision.
Mature Stage Companies – Operating a Business
General Counsel Services.
As successful business many types of legal services to succeed on a day-to-day business. We act as general counsel to a number of businesses.
These are just some of the many types of agreements we can create for you:
i) Employment Agreements
ii) Consulting Agreements
iii) Purchase Agreements
iv) License Agreements
v) Commercial Leases and Subleases
vi) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Financing Transactions.
Looking to expand or scale your business? We can help you execute private placements or other types of equity financing. Or perhaps, debt financing is a more suitable option - we are here to help you structure secured and unsecured debt financing transactions.
Specialized Services.
A general counsel is like a family doctor. While we can provide most of what an entrepreneur needs on a day-to-day basis, there are times when very specialized legal expert needs to be called in to address very specialized issues. We know the legal market in Toronto well - if the answer is not in the research, we can find the specific specialist in the field and who has the answer.
Exit Stage – Selling a Business
Congratulations! You’ve grown your business the point where others are now interested in purchasing it? This is the milestone you’ve been working towards. We represent vendors in the sale of their business, from the negotiation of the sale terms, to handling employee transitions and managing the closing of a transaction.
About Lisa Tan
I am the principal lawyer and founder of Tempo Legal. I founded Tempo Legal after years of practicing on Bay Street in corporate law and commercial litigation because I found large law firms have a hard time catering to the dynamism innovative smaller businesses.
Coming from an extended family of entrepreneurs, I saw from a very young age how rewarding it can be to run a business. I knew then, as I know now, that my life’s passion is helping entrepreneurs grow and succeed. I get up every day thinking about helping entrepreneurs build and strengthen the successful relationships that make companies.
The energy and enthusiasm of entrepreneurs running small and medium sized businesses keeps me up at night and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I would be honoured to be your trusted advisor.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ME AS YOUR LAWYER
lisa@yourtempo.ca
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