What is Business and Transactional Law?

Business and transactional law covers the legal framework behind every major business decision, from drafting contracts and securing financing to structuring acquisitions and protecting assets.

Entrepreneurs in Quebec and Canada face a myriad of legal challenges as they build and develop their businesses. Success requires more than ambition: it requires the advice of skilled corporate lawyers with transactional law expertise to close deals confidently, stay compliant, and avoid costly legal disputes before they arise.

At our firm, we pride ourselves on being trusted advisors to businesses of all sizes.

Headed by Me Jean-René Paquette, a passionate entrepreneur, our team of West Island attorneys understands the challenges you may face and works with you to overcome them. Our goal is to help you avoid legal pitfalls and enable your business to thrive.

With this in mind, we provide tailor-made legal solutions for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to large corporations. As a result, our clients across Quebec have come to rely on our expertise in law in various areas of business and transactional law.

Our Areas of Expertise in Business & Transactional Law Include:

  • Business advisory services – Advice to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions.
  • Commercial agreements and documentation – Drafting and reviewing contracts to protect your interests.
  • Financing and banking law – Assistance with loans, credit facilities, and banking compliance.
  • Asset protection – Strategies such as estate freezes, trusts, and holding companies to protect your assets.
  • Corporate governance and compliance – Ensure compliance with Quebec and Canadian regulations and best practices.
  • Cross-border transactions – Facilitate international transactions with a focus on legal compliance.
  • Production and distribution – Legal support for production and supply chain operations.
  • Advice for international investors entering Canadian markets.
  • Aerospace and logistics – Specialized advice for companies in these technical fields.
  • Incorporation and corporate structures – Incorporation of Canadian companies, Quebec companies, partnerships, and joint ventures.
  • Partner and shareholder relations – Conflict resolution and implementation of agreements.
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) (business transfer or takeover) – Legal support from our mergers and acquisitions lawyers for the purchase, sale, and merger of companies.
  • Licensing and franchising – Structuring agreements to develop your brand.
  • Labour and employment law – Helping you manage employee relations and compliance with labour legislation.
  • Outsourcing and commercial leases – Drafting contracts for outsourcing services or leasing premises.

Why Choose Paquette Attorneys?

Our approach is forward-thinking and client-focused. We take the time to understand your business objectives and design solutions that match your priorities. Whether you’re launching a start-up, expanding through acquisitions, or restructuring an established business, we’re here to help.

As one of the top transactional law firms in the West Island, Paquette Attorneys delivers big-firm legal expertise at competitive rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Paquette Attorneys provides business and transactional law services tailored to companies of all sizes, from start-ups to established corporations. Our services include business advisory, incorporation and corporate structuring, commercial contract drafting and review, financing, corporate governance, asset protection, shareholder agreements, commercial leasing, licensing, franchising, cross-border transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.

Choose a transactional law firm with strong knowledge of Quebec and Canadian corporate law, experience with the type of transaction you are considering, and an approach that reflects your business priorities. At Paquette Attorneys, we take the time to understand your operations, objectives, and risks before recommending a legal structure or strategy.

A business should consult a transactional lawyer before making a significant legal or commercial commitment. This may include incorporating a company, negotiating a commercial agreement or lease, establishing a partnership or joint venture, obtaining financing, admitting a new shareholder, purchasing or selling a business, or restructuring corporate holdings. Early legal advice can identify risks and establish clearer terms before documents are signed.

Yes. Paquette Attorneys assists Canadian businesses, international companies and foreign investors with cross-border transactions involving Quebec and Canadian legal requirements. Our lawyers can advise on corporate structures, commercial agreements, regulatory considerations, and investment in Canadian markets. Where another jurisdiction’s laws are involved, we can also coordinate with appropriate external legal and professional advisors.

Depending on the transaction, Paquette Attorneys can draft, review and negotiate documents such as:

  • Shareholder and partnership agreements
  • Commercial contracts
  • Asset and share purchase agreements
  • Loan and financing documents
  • Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
  • Commercial leases
  • Licensing and franchise agreements
  • Joint venture agreements
  • Distribution, supply and outsourcing agreements
  • Corporate governance documents

Each document is prepared according to the company’s structure, commercial objectives and legal risks.

Business law can help reduce your company’s legal risks through an appropriate corporate structure, well-drafted contracts, and clear rules governing relationships between shareholders and executives. Paquette Attorneys advises businesses on matters such as shareholder agreements, corporate reorganizations, corporate structures, and corporate governance. These measures help clarify responsibilities, prevent disputes, and support the company’s long-term growth and continuity.

When Choosing Paquette Attorneys, You Should Expect:

  • Expertise in business and transactional law.
  • In-depth knowledge of Canadian and Quebec corporate law and regulations.
  • Proven business transactional strategies to mitigate risk and promote business success.

Get in touch today to find out how we can support your business or request a consultation.