Tailored Legal Solutions for the Canadian Retail Landscape
Navigating the unique aspects of Canadian laws and industry practices can be challenging. Whether you’re expanding through organic growth or strategic acquisitions, we provide turnkey advice to establish and grow your retail operation in Canada. Once established, we seamlessly integrate as an extension of your in-house legal team, serving as your on-call legal advisors.
Comprehensive Legal Support
We assist retailers with a wide range of services, including:
- e-Commerce and Digital Retailing
- Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Data Privacy and Anti-Spam Compliance
- Canada’s Modern Anti-Slavery Act
- Information Technology Solutions
- Real Estate Matters – Leasing and Site Acquisitions
- Environmental Compliance
- Construction and Development
- Labour and Employment Issues
- Consumer Protection and Finance
- Foreign Investment and Competition Laws
- Corporate Governance and Structuring
- Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures
- Business Immigration
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehousing, Logistics, and International Sales
- Insurance and Risk Management
- Product Liability and Packaging Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance and Tax Planning
- Franchising and Procurement
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Notable matters
We act for a wide variety of national and international retailers and wholesalers both online and bricks and mortar, including clients in the following business areas:
- Fashion, leather and footwear (luxury goods and fast fashion)
- Athletic and sporting
- Jewellery
- Pharmacies and beauty
- Building and home supplies
- Home furnishing and décor
- Crafts, art and hobbies
- Office supplies
- Books and stationery
- Technology and electronics
- Specialty
- Grocery
- Restaurants (full service, quick service, fast-casual and fine dining)
- Banking and financial services
