Authors: Marc Laatu Date: June 13, 2025 Leasing commercial space is a major step for any business in Ontario — whether you’re opening your first retail store, expanding an office, or renting a warehouse. Unlike residential tenancies, commercial leases are largely governed by contract law and offer much greater flexibility — and risk — for […]
Author: Marc Laatu Date: May 26, 2025 Introduction When starting a business in Ontario, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right business legal structure. The two most common options for a business legal structure are a sole proprietorship and a corporation. Each comes with distinct costs, benefits, and responsibilities — […]
Authors: Nolan Degiacomo, Marc Laatu Date: August 13, 2024 INTRODUCTION The purchase of Canadian property by non-residents has become more complicated with the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Act”), which came in force January 1, 2023. This bulletin summarizes some of the key issues facing Non-Canadians when purchasing Residential […]
Our team is highly capable, supportive, and energetic. We deliver top-quality legal services and develop exceptional client relations. We are looking for an individual who will appreciate and contribute to a positive work environment where everyone pulls their own weight. CARREL+Partners LLP requires a LAWYER, practicing primarily in the area of estate litigation and/or general […]
Authors: Anoop Chahal, Marc Laatu Date: April 15, 2024 Introduction The letter of intent, also known as an LOI, a term sheet or a memorandum of understanding (MOU), can be an effective first step when buying or selling a business. The purpose of a letter of intent in a business transaction is to set out the […]
CARREL+Partners LLP is excited to announce that Zach Warkentin has joined the firm as an associate lawyer following his call to the Bar of Ontario. Zach will be practicing in the areas of civil and corporate litigation. Zach is joining CARREL+Partners LLP for the first time, after completing his Juris Doctor at the Bora Laskin […]
CARREL+Partners LLP is excited to announce that Selena Filice has joined the firm as an associate lawyer following her call to the Bar of Ontario. Selena will be practicing in the area of Family law. Selena has worked with CARREL+Partners LLP since 2019; first joining the firm as a student, then returning to complete her […]
Authors: Jasmine Salamon, Marc Laatu Date: October 18, 2022 The new City of Thunder Bay, By-Law No. 1/2022, Zoning By-Law (the “2022 Zoning By-Law”) was approved by City Council on April 11, 2022. Implementation of the 2022 Zoning By-Law was delayed due to several property-specific appeals of the Zoning By-Law to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). On September 27, […]
Authors: Selena Filice, Marc Laatu Date: September 13, 2022 Buying a business can be both an exciting and stressful experience. The road from the initial discussion to closing the deal can be a long and complicated one. In this article, we cover five tips to make the most of your time and to work effectively […]
CARREL+Partners LLP is excited to announce that Selena Filice has returned to the firm as a summer student, following the completion of her second year at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. She graduated from Lakehead University in 2020 with her HBA in Political Science Pre-Law with the Highest First Class Standing and the President’s […]