Ceyhan and Kim LLP
A boutique law firm dedicated to delivering tailored solutions to help businesses in Canada.
About Ceyhan and Kim LLP
What We Do
Ceyhan and Kim LLP supports private and public entities and non-profit organizations of every size at every stage of their lifecycle. Our work includes, but is not limited to:
Customs and trade compliance
Drafting and negotiating business contracts
Corporate formation, governance, and transactional support
Risk assessment and mitigation for cross‑border operations
Our Approach
Ceyhan and Kim LLP is a law firm that offers the convenience of solving clients’ problems and working with clients remotely. This means that we are able to connect with and help our clients from anywhere.
Why Choose Us
Ceyhan and Kim LLP provides focused and tailored advice with professionalism and integrity. We prioritize clear communication, and providing swift and efficient service. Our goal is to empower clients to launch, grow, and operate with confidence.
Contact us to discuss how we can tailor our services to meet your business needs.
Our Practice Areas
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Ceyhan and Kim LLP provides practical, efficient legal support to help businesses launch, grow, and operate with confidence. Our services cover the essential legal needs of entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies, with focused advice and clear solutions.
Business Structuring, Business Contracts and Commercial Agreements
Business Structuring: Corporations, Partnerships
Service and consulting agreements: Drafting and negotiating clear scopes of work, fee and payment terms, performance milestones, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution provisions to reduce risk and avoid ambiguity.
Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements (NDAs): NDAs to protect confidential information during negotiations, collaborations, and vendor relationships.
Independent contractor and employment agreements: Agreements that distinguish contractor vs. employee status, set deliverables and fee structures, and address IP ownership and confidentiality.
Shareholder and partnership agreements: Structuring rights and obligations, equity vesting, buy-sell provisions, deadlock resolution, and exit planning to protect owners and align incentives.
Commercial lease arrangements: Review and negotiation of lease terms, rent and operating cost provisions, tenant improvement allowances, assignment and subletting rights, and termination and renewal mechanics.
Employment and Labour Advice (non-unionized workplaces)
Recruitment and hiring policies: Drafting employment policies, offer letters, and onboarding documents to establish clear expectations and compliance with applicable employment laws.
Negotiating and drafting employment contracts: Crafting compensation, benefits, confidentiality, non-compete, IP assignment, and restrictive covenant provisions tailored to business needs.
Handling complaints and settlements: Advising on internal complaint processes, conducting investigations, and negotiating settlement agreements to resolve disputes efficiently and minimize exposure.
Wrongful and constructive dismissal: Assessing claims, advising on liability and damages exposure, and representing clients in negotiations and litigation when necessary.
Severance and termination package review: Evaluating proposed severance terms, negotiating enhanced packages, and ensuring releases and post-employment obligations are clear and enforceable.
Employment contract review: Identifying gaps, risks, and noncompliant provisions in existing agreements and recommending practical amendments.
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Ceyhan and Kim LLP can assist clients with the following customs law and international trade law matters:
Review and challenge the Canada Border Services Agency’s (“CBSA”) enforcement actions and decisions under the Customs Act, including trade compliance verifications and advance rulings on tariff classification.
Advise on tariff classification, country-of-origin markings and labeling, and rules of origin to determine applicable customs duties and other taxes on goods imported into Canada.
Counsel on compliance with Canadian import and export permits and restrictions on specific goods and services, including regulatory requirements and licensing obligations.
Prepare responses to information requests from the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal in respect of anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations, and support clients throughout such trade remedy proceedings.
Contact Us
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Please contact us for a free consultation using the link below.