Practice Areas
Our Specialties
We are particularly adept at and widely involved in commercial transactions, real estate matters, corporate and securities, all the while handling general civil litigation, intellectual property rights, estate planning and probate application. We are well-equipped to provide transactional services and experienced representation within each of these practice areas.
What We Are Expert At
Legal Practice Areas
Corporate, Commercial and Transactional
- Entity Formation and Startups
- Retainer Services
- Organisational Documents
- Business Contract Services
- Commercial Transactions Agreements
- Legal Due Diligence
- Opinions and Research
- Corporate Finance Services
Conveyancing
and
Real Estate
- Agriculture, Commercial, Industrial and Residential Real Estate
- Project Conveyancing
- Leases and Tenancies
- Joint Development or Joint Venture Arrangement
Banking
and
Finance
- Agricultural Lending
- Corporate Lending
- Conventional Lending
- Islamic Lending
- Moneylending and Friendly Loan Arrangement
Will and Trust, Probate and Administration
- Wills and Trusts
- Statutory Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Small Estate Distribution
General
and
Civil Litigation
- Banking and Finance Litigtion
- Breach of Contract
- Collections Matters on Behalf of Creditors
- Defamation
Industrial Relations and Employment Law
- Wrongful Termination
- Severance and Separation Agreements
- Sexual Harassment
- Discrimination
- Wages and Overtime
Insolvency
Law
- Bankruptcy Proceedings
- Winding Up Proceedings
Family
Law
- Single Petition
- Divorce by Mutual Consent (Joint Petition)
Intellectual Property
- Registration
- Assignment
- Licensing
Corporate, Commercial and Transactional
Companies, partnerships, limited liability partnerships and sole-proprietorship are distinct legal entities formed by one or more individuals to conduct business or complete transactions.
While there are many reasons why individuals choose to create corporate entities, people often decide to do so to limit their potential liability to customers and other third parties in connection with the operation of a business venture. encourage them to hire you.
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In CY Poon & CM Lim, we help our clients in establishing their companies, facilitating financing arrangements, preparing all the documents our clients’ business needs, negotiating contracts and developing strategies to minimize risk, and advising management, directors and owners about the full range of legal and regulatory issues facing them in their industries. The decisions you make in business have consequences that impact the health and future of your business. Hence, if you are considering starting a business but do not really know if you are making sound legal decisions, turn to the lawyers at CY Poon & CM Lim. We can address your questions and concerns while assisting you from start to finish.
Banking and Finance
Lending is a huge and crucial aspect of the banking and financial services practice area whereby the legal environment surrounding the provision of financial services is complex.
Lending may encompass offering small value loans to individuals to purchase their real estate property all the way up to multi-national financing or restructuring transactions.
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CY Poon and CM Lim possess the necessary legal, business, and industry knowledge and expertise as well as essential skills in handling financial services transactions. Our lawyers are familiar with the Financial Services Act 2013 as well as provincial legislation governing financial matters.
General and Civil Litigation
Litigation can be costly, but sometimes it is the only option available that adequately protects a person’s interests.
Civil litigation generally refers to the legal process of resolution of disputes involving private parties that can include individuals or businesses, take many forms and deal with matters ranging from personal injury to corporate litigation involving the contracts between businesses.
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Whether you are seeking legal guidance for a personal injury or you need representation in a business dispute or an employment matter, we have the expertise that you need. Our litigation lawyer is seasoned with the ability to pursue a case to trial or negotiate a settlement agreement. CY Poon & CM Lim represents our clients in civil litigation in the following matters: Banking and Finance Litigation; Breach of Contract; Debt recovery; Employment Litigation; and Foreclosures on behalf of creditors. In addition, the firm’s general litigation practice provides services over a broad base of advisory and litigation work.
Conveyancing and Real Estate
Property transactions can leave clients with a valuable asset and likely an expensive commitment. It is therefore advisable to obtain legal support that is expert and clear.
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CY Poon & CM Lim offers broad expertise for clients needing help with transactions and advice around all aspects of real estate related law.
Will and Trust, Probate and Administration
The primary purpose of estate planning is to provide a way to transfer the property of someone who passed away to his or her living heirs.
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In addition to a will, CYCM can also help in preparing a statutory power of attorney that help to address many potential life scenarios.
Intellectual Property, Assignment and Licensing
The protection of an intellectual property of a person has become a dire need as a result of the advent of technology and newer trends of merchandising and marketing nowadays. Though registration with MyIPO, individuals and businesses can protect their unique intellectual property.
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In addition to registration, our firm can also assist in assignments and licensing.
Insolvency Law
Be it to address a customer’s financial difficulties, to pursue and protect the company’s rights with respect to a myriad number of financial and non-financial obligations and challenges, or et cetera, sometimes even the healthiest of businesses find themselves involved in an insolvency-related case in some fashion or another.
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In CY Poon & CM Lim, we will walk you through every step of the necessary filing process and guide you until the very end. For those who are struggling with an overwhelming amount of debt, unsure of the next move to make to ensure his or her financial stability or the family is struggling under crushing debt, our firm provides exceptional guidance to individuals and families searching for a way to overcome their financial issues. We will work with our clients to thoroughly examine the unique situation in order to determine options available to our clients.
Industrial Relations and Employment Law
Employment law is a complex field that requires a keen understanding of relevant laws and regulations which cover all the legal rights and obligations associated with the relationship between an employer and employee.
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Seek the assistance of our lawyers if you believe you have a case involving issues related to wrongful discharge, wages, discrimination, medical leave, overtime pay, or related issues. We will assist with your case and advocate for your rights and best interests.
Family Law
As family law matters are often emotional, it requires more than just knowledge of the law. We believe that it is about helping people navigate some of the most serious issues they will ever face, including the end of their marriage and the life-changing decisions that come with that.
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CY Poon & CM Lim provides our clients with individualized attention and committed to putting our clients in the best possible position with realistic goals to better assist them to begin the next phase of their life.
We care about our clients.
We pay attention to the details.
We provide our clients with
personalized, tailored services and want our clients’ results to be driven by our experiences.