General Business Consulting Lawyers

Running a business means making legal decisions every day and often on short timelines. Spraggs Law provides practical, on-call business counsel for private-sector business owners and employers across British Columbia. From governance and contracts to HR policies and compliance, we help you move quickly while managing legal risk.

General Business Consulting: What You Need to Know

“Business consulting” at Spraggs Law means proactive, business-first legal advice. We help you:

  • Prevent disputes: with clear contracts, policies, and decision-making frameworks.
  • Stay compliant in BC: on employment standards, human rights, workplace safety/RTW planning, privacy, and corporate records.
  • Make informed choices: on structure, ownership, and growth, coordinating with your accountant and other advisors.

Examples of BC frameworks we keep in view:

The Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, WorkSafeBC return-to-work requirements, PIPA (Personal Information Protection Act), and the Business Corporations Act for corporate governance and records.

Common Business Situations Where Legal Consulting Helps

  • Choosing or changing your structure: (sole proprietorship, partnership/corporation), organizing directors and shares, and maintaining required records and offices under the Business Corporations Act.
    → Related service: BC Incorporation
  • Shareholder or partnership planning: roles, voting, exits, and dispute-prevention mechanisms.
    → Related services: Shareholder Agreements and Partnership Agreements
  • Contract strategy: templates, risk allocation (indemnities, limitations), IP ownership, service levels, and termination rights; independent contractor vs. employee considerations.
    → Related service: Contract Review
  • Employment & HR policies for BC employers: offer letters, handbooks, overtime/leave practices, and compliant termination processes (including statutory timelines for final pay), aligned with Employment Standards.
  • Respectful workplace & human rights: policy design, accommodation processes, and discrimination/harassment prevention consistent with the Human Rights Code.
  • Workplace injuries & Return-to-Work: employer obligations, documentation, and practical RTW plans that align with WorkSafeBC guidelines.
  • Privacy & data governance: PIPA-compliant collection, use, and retention of customer and employee information; access requests and responses.
  • Commercial leasing: LOIs, use clauses, operating costs, improvements, assignments/subletting, personal guarantees, and renewal strategy.
  • Brand and IP posture: clear ownership in contracts and preliminary trademark strategy.
    → Related service: Canadian Trademarks
  • Growth, financing & transitions: vendor/supplier frameworks, basic lending security, and early planning for succession or ownership transfers.

How Our Consulting Engagements Work

  • On-call outside counsel: Practical answers for day-to-day questions by phone/email, with quick issue-spotting and next-step guidance.
  • Project-based support: Defined deliverables (e.g., contract suite, HR policy refresh, privacy program starter kit).
  • Governance & records maintenance: Annual resolutions, minute books, and filings to keep your company in good standing.
  • Coordinated advice: We collaborate with your accountant, HR lead, and other advisors to align legal, tax, and operational objectives.

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Why Work With Spraggs Law?

  • Business-first, plain-language advice: tailored to BC employers and private-sector operators.
  • Cross-disciplinary strength: in employment, harassment, and corporate matters, so issues are solved holistically.
  • Right-sized support for SMBs: efficient processes, clear scope, and practical deliverables.
  • Local and accessible: based in Coquitlam, serving the Tri-Cities and clients across British Columbia.

Get Practical Legal Support for Your Business

Do you have a decision to make, or a contract, policy, or plan to put in place? Our business law team can help you move forward with confidence.

If you have questions about Business Law, Spraggs Law can help. Contact us today to book a consultation and explore your options.