Corporate

Effective corporate counsel requires more than technical precision. It demands strategic insight, commercial awareness and the ability to anticipate issues before they arise. The Aird & Berlis Corporate Group advises public and private companies, partnerships and trusts on transactions and governance matters that support long-term success in Canada and around the world.

Our lawyers offer the full suite of corporate legal services that advance the governance and growth of our clients’ businesses, working closely with management teams, boards, in-house counsel and stakeholders to deliver legal solutions that align with commercial objectives. We deliver practical, business-minded advice on corporate matters, supporting clients through transactions that require both careful planning and decisive execution. Our counsel covers day-to-day management and operational matters, as well as critical junctures such as reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, shareholder disputes and the negotiation of commercial agreements.

To provide a full range of services, our Corporate Group works closely with colleagues across our Toronto and Vancouver offices, drawing on firm-wide expertise in employment law, financial services, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, municipal, land use planning and development, real estate and tax. We also maintain strong relationships with international law firms to support cross-border mandates. Through every stage of the business lifecycle, our lawyers distil complex legal circumstances into clear and actionable guidance.

Our Corporate Group has been recognized in Chambers Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms in Canada, The Legal 500 Canada and The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms.

Whether managing a significant transaction, addressing governance concerns or planning for long-term growth, our lawyers draw on sector-specific expertise to deliver holistic, commercially focused advice. Clients rely on us for clear, practical guidance across complex transactions, governance matters and everyday business decisions.