Start-Ups

At Cox & Palmer, we share your passion for innovation and creativity. We believe that an entrepreneur with a great idea, vision and motivation can do anything. We provide one-on-one legal advice to emerging companies, and work closely with you to understand the unique needs of your venture, offering tailored advice that supports your journey from idea to reality.

We offer guidance in the areas of:

  • Incorporating a company
  • Protecting your intellectual property and brand
  • Drafting a Founders’ or Shareholders’ Agreement
  • Corporate governance
  • Terms of Use and Privacy Policies for your website
  • Long term goals, such as franchising your business
  • Premises leases
  • Litigation and liability protection
  • Securities and financing (including crowdfunding)
  • Employee Stock Option Plans
  • Confidentiality Agreements and Non-Competes
  • Licensing, marketing and distribution activities
  • Tax Strategies
  • Employment considerations

 

 

Jane Elise Bates

Jane Elise Bates

Counsel
Halifax

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Jordan K.M. Brown

Jordan K.M. Brown

Partner
Charlottetown

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André Carroll

André Carroll

Partner
Moncton

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Sterling Edmonds

Sterling Edmonds

Associate
Halifax

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Carolle Fernando

Carolle Fernando

Partner
Halifax

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Patrick Fitzgerald, ICD.D

Patrick Fitzgerald, ICD.D

Partner
Halifax

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Luke T. Hayden

Luke T. Hayden

Partner
St. John's

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Stewart Hayne

Stewart Hayne

Partner
Halifax

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Kyle Mercer

Kyle Mercer

Associate
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Bridget Morriscey

Bridget Morriscey

Associate
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Thomas M. Munn

Thomas M. Munn

Partner
St. John's

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Matthew M. Peyton

Matthew M. Peyton

Partner
St. John's

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Alexander C. Rimmington

Alexander C. Rimmington

Associate
Halifax

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Griffith D. Roberts, KC

Griffith D. Roberts, KC

Partner
St. John's

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Daniel L. Stevenson

Daniel L. Stevenson

Managing Partner
Fredericton

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Articles & Insights

So You Want to Start a Brewery or Distillery? Things You Need to Know to Start Your Business on a Solid Legal Foundation: Corporate Structure, Licensing, Intellectual Property, and Lease Agreements

Corporate Structure Consider the best ownership structure for you and your partners. Below are several options for how to set up your business and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each, taking into account factors such as personal liability and income tax implications. Sole Proprietorship One individual is the sole owner of the business. Advantages: […]

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Nova Scotia Aims to Supercharge Start-up Growth With Revised Equity Tax Credit

On January 17, 2019, Nova Scotia’s Finance and Treasury Board (“NSFTB”) announced changes to the Province’s Equity Tax Credit program, a popular tax credit program that has been in place since 1994 and utilized by many Nova Scotia companies and investors in a number of different industries. The Province’s stated goal for re-working the Equity […]

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