About Kristian Zimmerman
Founder, Zimmerman Business Law
15+ Years | Corporate | M&A | Commercial | Advisory
After more than 15 years at two of Québec’s leading business law firms, I launched Zimmerman Business Law to deliver the kind of legal partnership I believe business owners deserve — practical, responsive, and fully invested in their success.
I help companies navigate growth, transactions, restructuring, and day-to-day legal challenges with clarity, speed, and execution. Clients rely on me for advice they can use immediately, not theory — and for a calm, focused approach to even the most complex matters.
Why clients choose to work with me
- Experience that matters: I’ve led high-stakes transactions, acquisitions, reorganizations, and financings across multiple industries.
- Speed & efficiency: No layers of delegation. You get fast, senior-level execution at every step.
- Business-focused advice: Clear, practical guidance that helps you make informed decisions and keep momentum.
Areas of Expertise
Business Formation, Organization & Tax Reorganizations
Incorporation • Share structure • Founder arrangements • Taxefficient restructuring
- Tailored incorporations and legal structures aligned with strategic and tax objectives.
- Shareholder alignment through thoughtful share classes, vesting mechanics, and governance frameworks.
- Implementing reorganizations, including share exchanges, estate-planning freezes, and rollover transactions.
- Complete initial minute book setup and compliant organizational resolutions.
Corporate Maintenance & Compliance
Minute books • Annual updates • Periodic filings
- Accurate, audit-ready corporate records.
- Clean cap tables and clear authorizations to avoid diligence delays.
- Readiness for investor, lender, or transaction reviews.
Business Sales & Acquisitions (M&A)
Buy-side • Sell-side • Cross-border
- Full transaction execution: LOIs, diligence, definitive agreements, and closing.
- Focused, solution-driven negotiations on issues that matter.
- Coordination with tax, accounting, and financing teams for a smooth process.
Corporate Financing (Equity)
Seed to growth rounds • Strategic and institutional investors
- Market-aligned term sheets, subscription agreements, and shareholder arrangements.
- Balanced representation for companies and investors with pragmatic protections.
- Efficient transaction management without over-engineering structure or timelines.
Debt Financing Transactions
Credit facilities • Refinancings • Acquisition financing
- Negotiation and review of commitment letters, security packages, and covenants.
- Streamlined collaboration with borrower, lender, and counsel for timely funding.
Commercial Contracts
Drafting • Review • Negotiation
- Partnership and joint venture agreements.
- Commercial leases.
- Confidentiality agreements.
- MSAs, supply/manufacturing, distribution, and agency agreements.
- Licensing and franchise agreements.
- IT & SaaS agreements.
Employment-Related Matters
Executive hires • Consultants • Incentive plans
- Executive employment, independent contractor, and consulting agreements.
- Equity and phantom equity plans, IP protection, and confidentiality structures.
- Managed terminations designed to minimize legal exposure and operational impact.
Dispute Resolution
Commercial disputes • Shareholder & partner issues • Collections
- Early strategy focused on efficient, business-preserving outcomes.
- Negotiation, settlement design, and litigation oversight when required.
- Solutions that minimize uncertainty, cost, and business disruption.
Contact
Kristian Zimmerman
Zimmerman Business Law
(514) 502-0623
kzimmerman@zimmerman-law.com
ca.linkedin.com/in/kristian-zimmerman