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The Shareholders’ Agreement: The Little-Known Document That Can Save (or Sink) Your Business

6 November 2025 BlackcatSEO

Montreal is full of stories of promising companies that have gone off the rails not because of the market, but because of internal conflicts. Two partners are launching a tech start-up in the Mile-End. Three years later, one wants to sell, the other refuses. The result: total paralysis, financial losses, and sometimes permanent closure. And yet, a simple document could have changed everything: the shareholders' agreement, which a commercial lawyer can help you establish. Often relegated to the background when incorporating a business in Montreal, this private agreement is actually one of the most powerful tools to secure the future…

Commercial Lease Litigation in Montreal: Understanding the Issues, Preventing Conflicts and Protecting Your Rights

9 July 2025 admin-azran

In Montreal, disputes relating to commercial leases have become a daily legal reality. Commercial lease disputes are at the intersection of commercial law and real estate law, but they mainly fall under real estate law, for the following reasons: Commercial lease agreements, when not carefully drafted or adapted to the specific realities of the parties, can lead to serious legal and financial complications. In a context where every square foot is valued at the highest level, a disagreement over rent or use of the premises can quickly degenerate into costly legal proceedings. This problem is all the more acute in…

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Understanding Legal Remedies in Commercial Disputes: Commercial Injunctions and Leases

15 January 2025 BlackcatSEO

In the business world, conflicts are inevitable, whether they involve disputes between business partners, tenants and landlords, or contractual breaches. The ability to act quickly and effectively is crucial to protect the rights at stake and limit harm. This is where two major legal tools come into play: injunctions and the management of commercial leases. This article explores the situations where these tools can be used, their specificities, and why calling on a firm like Azran Avocats can transform a delicate situation into an advantageous solution. Understanding Injunctions: An Emergency Measure to Protect Your Rights What is an injunction? An…

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Divorce Protecting assets in divorce proceedings with a simple trust

26 July 2024 BlackcatSEO

The importance of safeguarding property in the context of divorce proceedings is of paramount importance. Divorce is often a difficult and emotionally charged process that involves the division of property acquired during the marital union. It is essential to ensure the preservation of these assets in order to ensure equitable distribution and to preserve the financial balance of the parties, especially when the heritage stakes are high. Understanding the issues related to asset protection is essential to secure one's financial future and limit possible losses. Here, we will discuss the various aspects of this protection, from various angles and providing…

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Incorporate a company

2 June 2020 Azran Avocats

Incorporate a company Federal or provincial company? Azran Lawyers can help you choose between incorporating a federal or provincial corporation. The choice is made according to the type of activities of the future company and the places where it will do business. Which name to choose? Choosing a name is crucial to the success of your business. It is the brand image of your company and the basis in corporate and commercial law. You don't want to make a mistake and choose a name that's already taken by someone else. You risk being sued. In addition, your professional order may…

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Corporate and Commercial Law

26 May 2020 Azran Avocats