Practical Legal Solutions for Practical Business Professionals

Keyser Mason Ball, LLP actively participates in the protection and commercialization of clients’ intellectual property and brand from a commercial, agency and litigation standpoint.... MORE
The Corporate/Commercial group has been developed with business issues in mind.  We understand the legal matters and transactions but we also look further to understand your business and your issues.  We act as a trusted advisor for many of our clients and have an interest in seeing our clients do well.... MORE
We help buy and sell land for office, retail, industrial, commercial and residential uses. Additionally, we provide counsel for lenders and borrowers in structuring, restructuring, negotiating, implementing and completing a wide variety of transactions including various financing strategies for real estate projects.... MORE
Keyser Mason Ball, LLP provides corporations and individuals with viable solutions to debt recovery and collections. Our experienced lawyers will help provide you with the strategies and a solid game plan to ensure you have the optimum chance of recovering your losses.... MORE
Franchises are not “just another business”. Franchises have their own set of rules and laws and whether you are a new entrant into the industry, an established franchisee or franchisor or an out of province/country brand wanting to establish yourselves in Ontario, look to Keyser Mason Ball, LLP to provide you with insightful legal advice. We will explain the process, the relevant regulatory compliance, the upsides and risks and where you should be especially diligent in your business planning....MORE
Few areas of law develop as quickly as employment and labour law.  At Keyser Mason Ball, LLP we combine a strong focus on our client’s needs with the ability to navigate these changes.  We are committed to being accessible and providing good quality service and advice at competitive rates.  Working closely with our clients, we assume as much of your workplace and human resource needs, or issues, as you require.... MORE
If you are a business owner, shareholder, or involved in a joint venture you may find yourself in a dispute concerning your legal rights and responsibilities. Keyser Mason Ball, LLP offers expertise for all types of commercial disputes.  We work with managers and business owners to get to the heart of the matter, bring clarity to the situation and minimize litigation’s negative impact on operations.  Where appropriate, we assist clients in seeking alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation and arbitration.
We are proactive and handle every matter with the same commitment that our clients have to their business.... MORE
Having a business succession plan is how business owners can ensure the smooth transition of ownership of their business in order to ensure financial security. The Business and Estate Succession group at Keyser Mason Ball, LLP regularly work with clients of all sizes on their business successions plans. Each plan is tailored to the specific circumstances and requirements of the owner and takes into account estate concerns, shareholder issues and family.... MORE
It is generally acknowledged that entrepreneurs both male and female, have one of the highest divorce rates of any defined group in Canada. Senior executives driven by success follow closely. Because our firm acts primarily with entrepreneurs, business owners and family owned business, we are acutely aware of the dynamics, tensions and family fall-out that exist in these enterprises.... MORE
Mediation attempts to bring disputing parties to a point where they are able to settle their differences amicably without resorting to litigation or arbitration..... MORE
We have extensive experience advising debtors, creditors, trustees and receivers in all types of proceedings, disputes, and transactions under the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act (BIA), the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), and related provincial legislation. We are regularly retained to advise on proposals, informal workouts, priority disputes, fraudulent transactions, reorganizations, asset recovery and receiverships..... MORE