Because of their unique tax status and compliance requirements, not-for-profit and charitable organizations need advice from lawyers who have special expertise in the laws applying to the not-for-profit sector. The issues and liabilities faced by staff and volunteers can be complex; they need the services of a law firm for whom this is familiar territory.
Lawrences has extensive experience assisting not-for-profit and charitable organizations in complying with the requirements of the relevant legislation, including changing legislation such as the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. We have significant experience advising on the various challenges that are unique to not-for-profit corporations, including the particular duties and responsibilities of directors, the rights of members, and the role of professional staff. In addition, Lawrences’ lawyers have hands-on experience as directors of various not-for-profit and charitable organizations. When our not-for-profit clients require other legal services such as Real Estate, Employment Law, and Litigation, we have highly qualified lawyers in each of those practice areas to provide seamless service. Our Not-For-Profit and Charity Law services include:
- Corporate governance, including conduct of company meetings
- Incorporation, organization and ongoing compliance
- Amendments to letters patent, supplementary letters patent and by-laws
- Continuance under new legislation
- Contract negotiation
- Financing
- Dispute resolution and other litigation services
- Employment related issues
- Winding up and voluntary dissolution or surrender of charter