Shareholder Lawyers and Director Legal Advice

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Shareholders and company directors

Our lawyers understand the reality and position of corporate shareholders and directors and are familiar with the legal issues of governance and liability they face. These include the protection of minority rights, shareholder disputes, undue pressure, oppression, forced withdrawal, fiduciary duties and duties of loyalty, prudence and diligence. Our lawyers also assist corporate governance teams with decision-making and litigation.

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Me Lysanne Richard
Attorney

(450) 231-2320

Me Julie Mouawad
Attorney

(438) 258-2842

Karine Bouchard
Associate Attorney

(450) 231-1278

Me Stéphanie Elias
Attorney

(450) 231-3772

Me Annick Décarie
Attorney

(450) 506-1738

Michaël Lévesque
Partner lawyer, Chief Executive Officer, Terrebonne

(450) 231-3693

Mtre. Nicolas Archambault
Partner, Managing Director, Montreal

(450) 231-2337

An Overview of Our Services:

Civil and criminal liability of directors

Personal liability of directors;

Environmental liability of directors;

Management errors and negligence;

Defense against claims from shareholders or third parties;

Directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage ;

Exoneration and indemnification of directors;

Preventive advice to limit liability.

Commercial contracts and supply chains

Drafting and negotiating contracts with raw material suppliers;

Supply and distribution agreements;

Manufacturing and subcontracting agreements;

Sales contracts with customers (B2B, B2C);

Licensing agreements and intellectual property;

Quality, delivery time, and penalty clauses;

Protection during negotiations with major contracting authorities;

Management of international contracts.

Corporate governance and board of directors

Structure and operation of a board of directors;

Roles and responsibilities of directors;

Fiduciary duties of directors (loyalty, prudence, diligence);

Shareholders’ meetings (annual, extraordinary);

Decision-making processes and quorum;

Conflicts of interest of board members;

Code of ethics and governance policies;

Corporate compliance and records.

Product Liability and Recall Management

Product liability;

Defense against customer or user claims;

Management of manufactured product recalls;

Compliance with quality and safety standards;

Product liability insurance;

Protection against frivolous claims;

Crisis management protocols and reputation protection.

Share Transfer and Estate Planning

Estate planning for shareholders;

Transfer of shares to heirs;

Estate freeze and corporate reorganization;

Shareholders’ agreements upon the death of a shareholder;

Share buyback clauses upon death;

Business succession and transfer to children or heirs;

Protection of the family’s interests in the company.

Shareholder Agreements and Protective Clauses

Drafting of shareholders’ agreements;

Rights and obligations of shareholders;

Preemption clauses (right of first refusal);

Shotgun clauses (forced buy-sell);

Tag-along and drag-along clauses;

Restrictions on share transfers;

Conflict resolution mechanisms;

Protection of minority shareholders;

Shareholder Disputes and Conflicts

Remedy for oppression of minority shareholders (section 450 QBCA);

Conflicts between majority and minority shareholders;

Disputes regarding the management of the corporation;

Misappropriation of corporate opportunities;

Abusive use of control by majority shareholders;

Decision-making deadlock (deadlock);

Judicial dissolution of a corporation;

Arbitration between shareholders.

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Shareholder Lawyers and Director Legal Advice

Shareholders and company directors

Legal Practice Areas:

Construction law

Contract law

Corporate and commercial law

Insurance law

Labour and Employment Law

Liability law

Personal rights law

Succession law

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An Overview of Our Services:

Further reading

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Shareholder Lawyers and Director Legal Advice

Shareholders and company directors

Legal Practice Areas:

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An Overview of Our Services:

Further reading

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