Corporate/Commercial

Axis Law specializes in handling corporate and commercial transactions (including both domestic and cross-border transactions) and is routinely engaged by local as well as foreign clients / companies on matters relating to strategic planning, corporate compliance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, project finance, joint ventures, intellectual property, real estate acquisition & development and labour and employment. 

At the beginning of a project we have advised and opined on entity formation, due diligence scope and parameters, drafting of contractual obligations including choice of law and dispute resolution clauses, legal and regulatory framework governing foreign direct investment, risk of expropriation, finance documentation and other instruments as well as on the impact of legislation, specifically tax laws. During the course of a project we have advised on potential claims, management of filed claims including expert determinations as well as drafted demands, notices and other documents required by the project contracts. At any stage in relation to potential or actual disputes we have advised on prospects, jurisdiction, evidence, liability, quantum, settlement, enforcement and appeal. 

We are also the leading law firm with public sector development project work experience, public – private partnerships, compliance with various provincial and federal procurement laws, and preparation of tender documentation.