Corporate / Commercial Law

At CBM Lawyers we assist with all aspects of construction law disputes including:

• Contract/construction interpretation and disputes
• Filing and removal of builders’ liens
• Claims against owners or contractors
• Construction delays
• Damages from poor workmanship or design
• Construction payment collection disputes or challenges

The construction business is complicated and inherently involves some risk. Delays cost money. Legal issues can resolve disputes quickly, but often lead to more delays. It is important to determine the best solution for each situation to minimize negative impact to your project.

Contracts outline an agreement between people or businesses. Contracts generally outline duties and responsibilities, and may identify the remedies that will be used in case one or the other party breaches their contractual duties (for example, the contract might require mediation or arbitration).

Tort disputes involve instances where one party was harmed or injured due to the actions of another where harm can be caused intentionally but is more often a produce of negligence.

We regularly assist our clients with determining how best to pursue a resolution. Sometimes, a strongly worded letter from your lawyer will provide suitable results. For some matters, a negotiated compromise might be in order. Other circumstances may require a full-scale court battle or arbitration. Each situation is different and must be assessed base on the merits of the case, the determination of the other side, and the lasting effects of a decision.

Business disputes can occur at any time, but those involving the business structure and management relationships of a business can be particularly challenging. Such disputes often put a hold on company business as the very foundation of an organization is in the balance.

Disputes between shareholders, directors and business partners can arise for a variety of reasons. Examples might include disagreements over company direction or development, disagreement over company actions, or simply due to poor personal relationships between the parties. Disputes can also arise due to conflicts of interest, when owners or managers might have interests in another business.

We advise majority and minority shareholders all aspects of shareholder and other business disputes, or potential disputes. Our clients in this area have included private and public corporations, societies and partnerships. We’ve also assisted with claims under the oppressions sections of the Business Corporations Act, and in derivative actions. It is not uncommon for our firm to be asked to review shareholder agreements in advance of signing to identify potential gaps and areas for concern.

We work closely as appropriate with members of our business law group. We are also experienced in dispute resolution through other means (such as mediation).

More info coming soon.

At CBM Lawyers, we can assist in defamation cases and intellectual property disputes.

We are experienced in both internet defamation matters and domain name and website disputes. We can also assist in relation to copyright and trademark claims, as well as passing off claims.

CBM Lawyers can assist with all areas of foreclosure and collection, including commercial loans (such as through a bank or investment company) and loans taken on for the sake of a business (such as credit cards, mortgages, unpaid invoices, trade credit, etc.) We also advise clients regarding bankruptcy and foreclosure issues, which are sometimes the only way to collect amounts owing.

It can be challenging to collect on owed amounts without the assistance of a lawyer. We regularly help a wide range of clients with services in this area. Examples include banks, private investors, and businesses of a wide range of sizes.

We assist clients in examining a range of options, and then choosing the best method of resolution. For smaller amounts, Small Claims court might be the best plan of action. For debts where a continuing relationship is needed, a negotiated payment program may be better suited. For larger debts that repayment is more critical than an ongoing relationship, a full legal challenge may be more appropriate.

Let us help you to determine and pursue the right collections strategy for your situation.

Not every dispute is best resolved by going to court. In many cases alternative dispute resolution is a viable option and can provide a faster and cheaper solution to a legal dispute than a protracted trial. The advantage – you can get on with your business and your life. John Campbell services as a mediator and arbitrator. He works closely with both our Business Law group and our Litigation group to provide mediation and arbitration services as a viable option for our clients.

For more information, please visit our Mediation and Arbitration page.

At CBM Lawyers we provide advice regarding real estate issues and commercial tenancy disputes. We have represented clients during all phases of trial, in arbitrations and mediation, and on appeal.

Our firm has experience in acting on behalf of landlords and commercial tenants in commercial tenancy disputes. This has involved agreement interpretation, lease terminations, relief from forfeiture, damages for breaches of a lease, rent reviews and a range of other disputes.

At CBM Lawyers, we can assist in defamation cases and intellectual property disputes.

We are experienced in both internet defamation matters and domain name and website disputes. We can also assist in relation to copyright and trademark claims, as well as passing off claims.

More coming soon.

For more information, please visit our Mediation and Arbitration page.