Business Law

Business Law

Businesses face legal considerations at every stage, from formation and financing to growth, transactions, governance and dispute resolution. Field Law’s business lawyers provide practical, strategic legal advice to businesses, entrepreneurs, shareholders, financial institutions and other organizations across Alberta, the Northwest Territories and beyond.

We work with organizations of all sizes, including privately held and owner-operated businesses, public companies, partnerships, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations and emerging enterprises. By taking the time to understand each client’s business, industry and objectives, our lawyers help clients manage risk, navigate complex transactions and make informed decisions that support their long-term goals.

Our Business Law Group provides advice across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with experience spanning corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, financing, banking, commercial disputes, privacy and data management.

Corporate + Commercial

Our corporate and commercial lawyers advise businesses throughout their lifecycle, from incorporation and organizational matters to ongoing operations, governance, contracts, reorganizations and succession planning. We work closely with business owners, executives and organizations to develop practical legal solutions aligned with their commercial objectives.

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Mergers, Acquisitions + Capital Markets

Field Law advises buyers, sellers, investors and businesses on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions. Our lawyers assist clients through the transaction process, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, documentation and closing, while helping identify and manage legal and commercial risk.

We also advise clients on securities and capital markets matters, including corporate finance, private placements and regulatory requirements.

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Finance + Banking

Our finance and banking lawyers represent lenders, borrowers and other participants in a range of commercial financing transactions. We provide advice on financing structures, lending arrangements, security and related commercial matters, helping clients navigate transactions efficiently while protecting their business and financial interests.

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Corporate + Business Disputes

Business disputes can create significant financial, operational and reputational challenges. Our commercial litigation lawyers represent businesses, shareholders, directors and other parties in corporate and commercial disputes, including shareholder disputes, director liability, shareholder oppression, commercial real estate and leasing disputes and other complex business matters.

We help clients evaluate their options and pursue practical strategies through litigation, negotiation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution.

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Privacy + Data Management

Organizations face increasingly complex obligations surrounding privacy, information management and the collection, use and protection of personal information. Our privacy lawyers advise businesses and organizations on privacy compliance, data management, policies, risk management and responding to privacy-related issues.

We help clients understand their legal obligations and develop practical approaches to managing information and privacy risk within their operations.

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Practical Legal Advice for Your Business

Business decisions rarely involve only one area of law. Field Law’s multidisciplinary approach allows our business lawyers to collaborate with colleagues across the firm when matters involve employment, real estate, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory or other legal considerations.