— Business Law · Surrey, BC

Business law counsel for owners building something worth protecting.

Q: What is the difference between a shareholders' agreement and articles of incorporation?

Articles are the public constitutional document filed with the registry — they define share classes and basic governance. A shareholders' agreement is a private contract between owners covering deadlock, departure, death, financing, and sale.

Incorporations, shareholder agreements, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial financing for business owners across Surrey and the Lower Mainland.

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(778) 262-2835

Your first 30 minutes are free. Confidential counsel for owners and operators — every conversation is privileged.

— Overview

Strategic legal architecture for every stage of the business.

GSG's business law practice is led by founder Gursharn, a corporate and commercial lawyer with a concentrated practice in secured lending, commercial financing, and M&A transactions. The firm advises banks, credit unions, real estate developers, and private lenders on the structuring, documentation, and registration of security in connection with commercial financing transactions.

Alongside that, we act for entrepreneurs, business owners, and families on the structural decisions that shape companies — formation, partnership agreements, succession, and the disputes that arise when documents don't anticipate the future they were meant to protect. Our in-house accountant is involved from day one, so tax structure and legal structure are designed together rather than reconciled afterward.

— What we handle

Corporate & commercial services.

I.Incorporation & corporate structuring

II.Shareholders' & partnership agreements

III.Mergers & acquisitions

IV.Secured lending & commercial financing

V.Commercial contracts

VI.Corporate reorganizations

VII.Business succession planning

VIII.Commercial leasing

— Common questions

What clients usually ask first.

Am I personally liable for what happens in my business?+

As a sole proprietor or general partner, your personal assets are exposed to business debts and lawsuits. Incorporating creates a separate legal entity that generally shields shareholders — though directors can still face personal liability for unpaid wages, source deductions, GST, and certain breaches of duty. We structure your company so the corporate veil actually holds.

When should I bring a business lawyer in?+

The earlier the better. Decisions made at incorporation — share structure, voting rights, how profits flow — are expensive to undo later. Bringing us in at the idea stage costs a few thousand dollars; cleaning it up after a partner falls out can cost six figures.

What's the difference between a shareholders' agreement and articles of incorporation?+

Articles of incorporation are the public-facing constitutional document filed with the registry — they define share classes and basic governance. A shareholders' agreement is a private contract between the owners that covers what happens when things change: deadlock, departure, death, financing, or sale.

What does ongoing corporate counsel cost?+

We work on flat-fee retainers wherever possible rather than hourly billing, so the number is agreed before the work starts. What it comes to depends on transaction volume, board cadence, and how many entities you operate, which is why we scope it properly rather than quote a range you cannot rely on. The first 30 minutes are free, and we will give you a fixed number after a scoping call.

— Client experiences

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"Had an amazing experience dealing with GSG Law and especially Gursharn. The firm treats each of their clients with such care and deals with matters with a great degree of competence and diligence. I had a very complicated litigation matter involving specialized insight into corporate and commercial law. Gursharn obtained a result that was better than what we had hoped for. Would highly recommend the team at GSG."

Shivraj Gill

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"We've had an excellent experience working with GSG Law on a number of commercial real estate financing transactions. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and consistently provides practical legal advice while keeping complex files moving efficiently. Communication is clear, deadlines are met, and they work collaboratively with all parties to ensure transactions close smoothly."

"As a commercial mortgage brokerage, having reliable legal counsel is critical, and GSG Law has consistently demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of commercial lending. I would confidently recommend them to anyone looking for experienced legal representation for commercial real estate and financing matters."

Ron Bhuller

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— Begin

A conversation, before a case.

The first 30 minutes are free. Speak with a Surrey business lawyer about your company's structure, financing, or next transaction. Call (778) 262-2835 or send a confidential inquiry.