As counsel for many not-for-profit organizations – including major Canadian registered charities, professional associations, employment service agencies, private clubs, health sector associations, patient advocacy groups and a regulated health professional College, as well as religious organizations – our lawyers have extensive experience with the legal issues that affect these organizations.

Our clients receive counsel on a wide range of issues including incorporation and registration, regulatory compliance, preparation of governing by-laws and other organizational documents, setting fundraising guidelines, applications for charitable status as well as trade-mark and copyright protections, co-ownership arrangements, donation agreements, fundraising programs and establishment and monitoring of research grants. We also advise on real estate transactions, employment matters, conflict resolution, estates, leases, and the many other issues that affect the organization and operation of charitable and not-for-profit organizations.

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