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WeCloseDeals M&A and Corporate Lawyer serving Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham and Toronto

Business people first. Lawyers by trade. Your Corporate Quarterback on every play. We protect your position, drive your deals forward, and communicate with clarity and speed.

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Premier legal counsel. Lightning fast responsiveness.

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400+ transactions and nearly 400 companies advised over Wes's career in Ontario corporate and M&A law, prior to and including founding Forgione Deal & Corporate Counsel.

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Selling a business

Protect the value you've built.

Prepare before a buyer starts asking questions, negotiate the deal at the right moment, and avoid surprises that can reduce price or delay closing.

Ready to move?

Discuss your sale with deal counsel.

Get a practical view of the legal path, risks and immediate priorities.

Discuss my sale →

Business Owner Tools

Business owner walking toward an exit, representing the Business Exit Audit
31-Point Self-Assessment
Exit Planning · Free Self-Assessment
Business Exit Audit

A buyer's lawyer will find every gap in due diligence. This free 31-point audit finds them first, while you still have time to fix them.
Chaotic office scene with an empty owner's office, representing the Owner Dependence Audit
10-Point Self-Assessment
Succession & Risk · Free Self-Assessment
Owner Dependence Audit

Buyers discount owner-dependent businesses, hard. This free audit finds where yours ties you in, while you still have time to loosen the knot.

Get to Know Wes

Wes Forgione, Corporate Quarterback and Dealmaker at Forgione Deal and Corporate Counsel
01
Corporate
Quarterback
Nearly 400 companies have trusted Wes as their Corporate Quarterback and corporate counsel. He's the first call when something comes up, the one who puts the plan together and sees it through. That's his job.
02
The
Dealmaker
400+ M&A and commercial transactions with a nearly perfect close rate. His approach is simple: find solutions, not obstacles. He keeps things moving, working constructively with all sides, never losing sight of the goal.
03
Lightning Fast,
Clear Communication
Clients know Wes for responding quickly to emails, calls, and whatever comes in. He distills complicated issues into simple, digestible information so clients always feel informed and confident. He treats people the way he wants to be treated.
Ready to talk about
your sale?
Schedule a Consultation →
Buying a business

Demystify the deal process, move with confidence.

Structure the acquisition intelligently, investigate the target, and negotiate meaningful protection before enthusiasm becomes commitment.

Evaluating a deal?

Bring counsel in before the LOI.

Early advice can preserve leverage and prevent expensive structural mistakes.

Discuss my acquisition →

Business Owner Tools

Business owner walking toward an exit, representing the Business Exit Audit
31-Point Self-Assessment
Exit Planning · Free Self-Assessment
Business Exit Audit

Understand what sellers go through, and what buyers scrutinize most, before you make an offer.
Chaotic office scene with an empty owner's office, representing the Owner Dependence Audit
10-Point Self-Assessment
Succession & Risk · Free Self-Assessment
Owner Dependence Audit

Use it on the target business. Find out how dependent it is on its current owner before you buy it.

Get to Know Wes

Wes Forgione, Corporate Quarterback and Dealmaker at Forgione Deal and Corporate Counsel
01
Corporate
Quarterback
Nearly 400 companies have trusted Wes as their Corporate Quarterback and corporate counsel. He's the first call when something comes up, the one who puts the plan together and sees it through. That's his job.
02
The
Dealmaker
400+ M&A and commercial transactions with a nearly perfect close rate. His approach is simple: find solutions, not obstacles. He keeps things moving, working constructively with all sides, never losing sight of the goal.
03
Lightning Fast,
Clear Communication
Clients know Wes for responding quickly to emails, calls, and whatever comes in. He distills complicated issues into simple, digestible information so clients always feel informed and confident. He treats people the way he wants to be treated.
Ready to talk about
buying a business?
Schedule a Consultation →
Corporate counsel

Clear advice for the company's next play.

Get practical help with shareholder arrangements, governance, reorganizations and the legal decisions that keep a growing business sound.

Have a live issue?

Put a Corporate Quarterback in your corner.

Get responsive advice from someone who understands the business context.

Discuss my matter →

Get to Know Wes

Wes Forgione, Corporate Quarterback and Dealmaker at Forgione Deal and Corporate Counsel
01
Corporate
Quarterback
Nearly 400 companies have trusted Wes as their Corporate Quarterback and corporate counsel. He's the first call when something comes up, the one who puts the plan together and sees it through. That's his job.
02
The
Dealmaker
400+ M&A and commercial transactions with a nearly perfect close rate. His approach is simple: find solutions, not obstacles. He keeps things moving, working constructively with all sides, never losing sight of the goal.
03
Lightning Fast,
Clear Communication
Clients know Wes for responding quickly to emails, calls, and whatever comes in. He distills complicated issues into simple, digestible information so clients always feel informed and confident. He treats people the way he wants to be treated.
Ready to talk about
corporate matters?
Schedule a Consultation →
Commercial contracts

Agreements that hold up when it matters.

Get contracts drafted, reviewed and negotiated properly.

Contract on the table?

Get it reviewed before you sign.

Catch the clauses that create risk and fix them while you still have leverage.

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Business Owner Tools

Commercial lease dossier being reviewed, representing the Tenant Quality Audit
15-Point Self-Assessment
Commercial Leasing · Free Self-Assessment
Tenant Quality Audit

A credit check and a good feeling aren't a vetting process. This free audit runs the checks that actually predict whether a tenant pays and stays.

Get to Know Wes

Wes Forgione, Corporate Quarterback and Dealmaker at Forgione Deal and Corporate Counsel
01
Corporate
Quarterback
Nearly 400 companies have trusted Wes as their Corporate Quarterback and corporate counsel. He's the first call when something comes up, the one who puts the plan together and sees it through. That's his job.
02
The
Dealmaker
400+ M&A and commercial transactions with a nearly perfect close rate. His approach is simple: find solutions, not obstacles. He keeps things moving, working constructively with all sides, never losing sight of the goal.
03
Lightning Fast,
Clear Communication
Clients know Wes for responding quickly to emails, calls, and whatever comes in. He distills complicated issues into simple, digestible information so clients always feel informed and confident. He treats people the way he wants to be treated.
Ready to talk
contracts?
Schedule a Consultation →
Business financing

Get the financing done right, and on time.

Prepare for underwriting, understand the security package and keep the financing on track.

Financing underway?

Get borrower-side financing counsel.

Coordinate requirements, review the documents and close without avoidable delays.

Discuss the financing →

Business Owner Tools

Business owner preparing loan documents, representing the Borrower Readiness Audit
36-Point Self-Assessment
Secured Lending · Free Self-Assessment
Borrower Readiness Audit

Before you apply, know your number. This free 36-point audit reveals whether your business is ready for a lender's review, or whether gaps will slow you down.

Get to Know Wes

Wes Forgione, Corporate Quarterback and Dealmaker at Forgione Deal and Corporate Counsel
01
Corporate
Quarterback
Nearly 400 companies have trusted Wes as their Corporate Quarterback and corporate counsel. He's the first call when something comes up, the one who puts the plan together and sees it through. That's his job.
02
The
Dealmaker
400+ M&A and commercial transactions with a nearly perfect close rate. His approach is simple: find solutions, not obstacles. He keeps things moving, working constructively with all sides, never losing sight of the goal.
03
Lightning Fast,
Clear Communication
Clients know Wes for responding quickly to emails, calls, and whatever comes in. He distills complicated issues into simple, digestible information so clients always feel informed and confident. He treats people the way he wants to be treated.
Ready to talk
financing?
Schedule a Consultation →

Commercial judgment.
Legal precision.
One point of contact.

Forgione Deal & Corporate Counsel advises business owners, buyers, sellers and lenders across Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham and Toronto, from structuring and closing acquisitions and sales, to shareholder agreements and governance, to commercial contracts and secured lending. Free self-assessment tools and step-by-step guides for each stage of a deal are available below. The goal is straightforward: clear advice, responsive execution and no handoff to someone who is learning your file halfway through.

Local counsel, by area.

Burlington

Burlington's economy runs heavily on manufacturers and industrial operators, many family-owned and facing a first ownership transition. Thinking about your exit? Start with the Business Exit Audit. Buying instead? The Buying a Business in Ontario guide covers sourcing through closing.

Oakville

Oakville's business community leans toward owner-operators and professional-services firms, where the value is the relationships and expertise built around one principal. The Owner Dependence Audit tests exactly that, whether you're buying or planning your own transition.

Mississauga

Mississauga's mix of corporate head offices, logistics and distribution means deals here more often involve larger counterparties and secured financing. See the Corporate Law Guide, the Commercial Contracts Guide, and the Borrower Readiness Audit for financing.

Vaughan

Vaughan's business landscape leans on logistics, warehousing and distribution, anchored by its position at the Highway 400/407 interchange. Deals here often involve supply and distribution agreements alongside the underlying transaction. The Commercial Contracts Guide covers negotiating those, and the Borrower Readiness Audit is useful when financing equipment or expansion is part of the picture.

Markham

Markham's economy skews toward technology and corporate head offices, with a mix of founder-led startups and larger established companies. Governance and shareholder structure tend to matter early here. The Corporate Law Guide covers incorporation and shareholder agreements, and the Owner Dependence Audit is worth running on a target still closely tied to its founder.

Toronto

Toronto brings the widest range of buyers and the highest deal volume in the GTA. The Buying and Selling a Business in Ontario guides cover the full process end to end, and the Tenant Quality Audit is a useful gut-check if leasing is part of the deal.

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