Business Law Solutions
Legal Support at Every Stage of Business Growth
Regulatory Compliance & Business Risk Management
We help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and mitigate risks by ensuring compliance with Alberta, corporate laws, licensing, and industry-specific legal frameworks.
We offer a comprehensive suite of corporate law and business law services, including entity structuring, contract negotiation, financing, tax planning, and intellectual property protection. Working along side your accounting advisors, our estate planning lawyers, and corporate law capabilities also allow us to structure businesses toward the best tax advantages.
Comprehensive Legal Support for Business Owners
At Duncan Craig LLP, our Business Law practice group provides strategic legal counsel to business owners throughout Alberta. Since 1894, we have advised entrepreneurs, innovators, and risk-takers, helping them navigate the legal complexities of starting, expanding, and selling businesses.
We take pride in supporting Alberta’s business community by offering practical, results-driven legal guidance rooted in experience and local insight. Our team partners with clients to navigate challenges and seize opportunities, delivering clear advice that supports sustainable growth, compliance, and long-term success.
Our Business Solutions Include:
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M & A)
Assisting in the purchase, sale, and structuring of businesses.
- Joint Ventures
- Partnerships
- Purchase and Sale of a Business: assets or shares
- Tax Strategy and Planning: tax-efficient structures
- Corporations
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Incorporation of a new business
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Governance
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Reorganization – Restructuring businesses to optimize tax efficiency
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Filing of Required Corporate Returns
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Amalgamations -business and corporate consolidation.
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o Unanimous Shareholder Agreements
- Contracts
- Business Financing and Securities – Structuring financing agreements and regulatory compliance.
- Commercial Agreements – Drafting and negotiating contracts essential to business operations.
- Equipment Leases and Conditional Sales Agreements – Ensuring sound financing and leasing terms.
- Franchise Development and Contracts – Assisting with franchise structuring and regulatory compliance.
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Business Succession Planning
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Trademarks and Branding
Securing brand identity and intellectual property rights. -
Corporate Immigration
Helping out-of-province and international businesses establish a presence in Alberta.
Choose DCLLP for Business Law
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Experienced Legal Partners
Advising privately held corporations and entrepreneurs across Alberta. -
Sector Knowledge
Tackling the legal challenges facing Alberta’s key industries. -
Full Lifecycle Support
Advice on incorporations, reorganizations, financing, down-sizing, and succession planning. -
Efficient, Risk-Aware Solutions
Legal strategies aligned with your business goals and budget.
Book a Consultation for Business Legal Support
Group leaders
Jeff Fixsen
Partner
Phone: 780.409.2658
Fax: 780.428.9683
jfixsen@dcllp.com
Ross W. Swanson
Partner
Phone: 780-441-4360
Fax: 780-428-9683
rswanson@dcllp.com
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The services highlighted above reflect just a portion of our full legal solutions.
DCLLP Cares
At Duncan Craig LLP, relationships and community are more than values—they are the foundation of who we are. For 130 years, our firm has provided trusted legal services while also dedicating time and resources to supporting Albertans and the communities we serve.
Our lawyers and staff are proud to give back by supporting charitable organizations, scholarships, and sponsoring unique community events every year. We believe in leading by example – paying attention to where immediate support is needed and help make a difference. It’s a culture of giving that extends beyond financial contributions and reflects our commitment to enhance our strong, resilient communities in Edmonton and beyond.
A donor-advised fund ensures Duncan Craig LLP will make community contributions in perpetuity. Read the article in the June edition of Business in Edmonton.