Expert Business Contract Services | Drafting & Legal Review
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements with a practical, risk-aware approach. We ensure contracts are clear, enforceable, and aligned with how your business actually operates.
Contracts are where business decisions become enforceable. Well-drafted agreements clarify expectations, allocate risk, and support execution. Poorly drafted ones slow operations, create leverage imbalances, and invite disputes.
At Shekarian Law PC, we approach contracts from an operator’s perspective. We draft, review, and negotiate agreements that reflect how your business actually functions—commercially, operationally, and strategically.
How We Support Your Business
Contract Drafting
We prepare clear, enforceable agreements tailored to your business model, industry, and risk profile. Our focus is on clarity, commercial alignment, and long-term usability.
Contract Review & Risk Assessment
We review existing agreements to identify legal exposure, misaligned obligations, and operational bottlenecks. Our advice is practical and decision-oriented.
Contract Negotiation
We negotiate contracts with a clear understanding of leverage, priorities, and deal dynamics. The goal is balanced outcomes that preserve relationships while protecting your interests.
Common Agreements We Handle
Foundational Business Agreements
- Shareholders’ agreements
- Partnership and joint venture agreements
- Founder, advisor, and consulting agreements
Commercial & Operational Contracts
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
- Licensing arrangements
- Supply, distribution, and reseller agreements
- Vendor and procurement contracts
Employment & Workforce Agreements
- Employment agreements
- Contractor agreements
- Confidentiality and proprietary rights agreements
Confidentiality & IP Protection
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Intellectual property assignment and licensing agreements
Our Process
Step 1 — Intake & context
We clarify your deal goals, timeline, and risk tolerance.
Step 2 — Draft/review
We draft or provide a practical red-flag review with recommended edits.
Step 3 — Negotiation
We support negotiation, prioritize issues, and help you reach a workable agreement.
Step 4 — Finalization
We finalize, assist with signing logistics, and provide a clean “execution-ready” version.
Fees and Scoping
Contract work is typically scoped based on the agreement type, complexity, risk level, and urgency. Depending on the matter, we can offer:
- fixed-fee reviews for standard agreements
- phased drafting (draft → negotiation → final)
- hourly for complex negotiations or ongoing support
We confirm scope and pricing before starting so expectations stay clear.
Need a Contract That Protects Your Business?
Whether you’re signing with a customer, vendor, contractor, or strategic partner, we can help you draft, review, and negotiate agreements that reduce risk and keep the deal moving.
Request a Contract Review
Or book a consultation to discuss your situation.
FAQ
Templates can be a starting point, but they are rarely tailored to your specific business, industry, or risk profile. Many online templates are not drafted with Canadian law in mind or fail to address key commercial realities.
A targeted legal review can identify gaps, remove inappropriate provisions, and align the agreement with how your business actually operates.
It depends on length, complexity, and urgency. We can often prioritize time-sensitive reviews when possible.
Master Services Agreement (MSA) establishes the overarching legal framework for the relationship, including liability allocation, payment mechanics, IP ownership, and termination rights.
A Statement of Work (SOW) sits under the MSA and defines the specific services or deliverables, timelines, pricing, and performance requirements for a particular engagement.
Scope/deliverables, payment terms, termination rights, liability/indemnities, and IP ownership are the most common friction points.
Yes, when appropriate. We can handle negotiations or support you behind the scenes—depending on what you prefer.
Not always. NDAs are useful in certain situations, but many investors and partners won’t sign. We can recommend practical alternatives.
It caps exposure if something goes wrong. Without it, a dispute can become far more expensive than the contract value.
Use a contractor agreement that clearly assigns IP to the company, includes confidentiality obligations, and addresses use of third-party materials.
Enforceability depends on the province, context, and how narrowly the clause is drafted. Overbroad restrictions can be unenforceable.
Yes. We can build a contract toolkit (templates + clause library + negotiation guidelines) so your team moves faster with consistent risk controls.
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