Strategic legal counsel designed for the modern entrepreneur and business owner.
We deliver support tailored to the real needs of founders, creators, and growing companies.
We don’t just offer legal services — we operate as an extension of your team, empowering you to build confidently.
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Start with structure and clarity. We help you choose the right entity, set up ownership and governance, and build a legal framework that supports sustainable growth.
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Protect your business relationships. We draft, review, and negotiate clear, practical agreements that reduce risk and ensure your operations run smoothly and confidently.
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Support for your team at every stage. From hiring contractors and employees to navigating workplace issues, policies, and compliance, we provide guidance that keeps your business protected and people-focused.
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Your brand is an asset—protect it. We assist with trademarks, IP rights, licensing, and strategic enforcement so your business identity stays secure and future-proof.
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Legal support that moves at the speed of business. Get timely, proactive advice whenever questions arise, with predictable fees and direct access to a lawyer who understands your company.
WHAT WE DO
We’ve structured our legal services around three key stages of business, so you get tailored, strategic support, at every stage:
Start-Up >
We help turn ideas into structured, protected ventures Whether launching solo or with partners
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Incorporation (Federal or Provincial)
Partnership and Joint Venture Structuring
Custom Share Class Design
Holding Company Setups
CRA Program Registrations (BN, GST/HST, Payroll)
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Shareholder Agreements
Partnership Agreements
Founders’ Agreements
Corporate Bylaws and Resolutions
NDAs and Confidentiality Agreements
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Business Licence Applications
Industry-Specific Regulatory Compliance
Trade Name and Business Registration
Annual Maintenance Plans
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Trademark Search and Registration
IP Assignment Agreements
Copyright Strategy and Notices
Licensing Agreements
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Service Agreements
Terms & Conditions / Website Policies
Supplier & Vendor Contracts
Client Engagement Agreements
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Small Business Tax Structuring
Dividend & Salary Planning
Corporate Tax Class Review
Structuring for RDTOH or Passive Income
Growth >
address challenges that arise with proactive legal solutions as you scale your business
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Employment Agreements (Exec & General)
Contractor Agreements
Workplace Policies & Handbooks
Employment Standards Compliance
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Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
Commercial Lease Review & Negotiation
Sales & Distribution Agreements
SaaS/Software Licensing Agreements
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Corporate Reorganization
Shareholder Buyouts
Amalgamations or Asset Transfers
Section 85 Rollovers
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Board of Directors Resolutions
Officer Appointments & Removals
Shareholder Meeting Packages
Minute Book Compliance
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Risk Mitigation Analysis
Indemnity & Limitation Clauses
Insurance Requirement Guidance
E&O Exposure Audits
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Cease & Desist Letters
Pre-litigation Advisory
Settlement Agreement Drafting
Internal Conflict Resolution (Partners/Directors)
Succession
Ensure a smooth transition as your business matures or prepares for sale or closure
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Family Business Transfers
Management Buyouts
Key-Person Contingency Plans
Continuity Structures
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Letter of Intent (LOI) Drafting
Asset vs. Share Sale Strategy
Due Diligence Checklists
Deal Structuring & Closing
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Wind-down Planning
Buy/Sell Agreements
Equity Sale Structures
Retirement Planning Alignment
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Business Share Transfers to Trusts
Dual Wills (for business assets)
Estate Freeze Structures
Intergenerational Planning
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CRA Clearance Certificates
Final Corporate Filings
Tax & Legal Dissolution Notices
Record Retention Compliance
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Transition Advisory for Buyers/Sellers
Founder Legacy Protection
Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenant Review
Post-Sale Consulting Agreements
lexco lawyers offers a unique model to legal services
our subscription service allows you to budget predictable legal fees, while providing access to the benefits of in-house legal

