Succession Success: Legal Considerations (Session 4 of 6)

Location: Online.

Presented by Hussein A. Hamdani, SimpsonWigle LAW

Join us for an engaging and practical session with Hussein A. Hamdani from SimpsonWigle LAW, where you’ll get a clear, plain-language roadmap to the legal side of succession planning—without the jargon or overwhelm. We’ll walk through how to make sure your plan is backed by solid, enforceable documents that protect your business, your family, and your wealth, no matter what comes up. You’ll learn how to spot and fix potential legal pitfalls before they become expensive problems, and get a straightforward breakdown of the key Ontario laws that matter most—like the Succession Law Reform Act and Family Law Act—so you know exactly what’s at play.

We’ll explore the smartest ways to transfer ownership, whether that’s selling shares, gifting them to family, or setting up an employee stock ownership plan that keeps your team motivated and involved. You’ll see how properly structured shareholder or partnership agreements can prevent disputes, clarify exit rules, and keep everyone aligned. We’ll also dive into buy-sell agreements—how they work, why they’re essential, and how life insurance can fund them so a sudden death or disability doesn’t sink the ship.

And because life doesn’t follow a script, we’ll chat about how you can build flexible backup plans and alternative scenarios so your succession strategy holds up under pressure. By the end, you’ll walk away with a simple legal succession checklist you can use right away to audit your current agreements, flag what’s missing, and know exactly what to discuss with your lawyer. This isn’t about memorizing laws—it’s about giving you the confidence that your wishes will be respected and your business protected, even in the toughest situations.

Don’t leave your legacy to chance. Get the legal clarity you need—join us and plan with confidence.

About The Presenter:

Hussein is the Assistant Managing Partner at SimpsonWigle LAW, specializing in corporate commercial law with a focus on commercial and residential real estate. He assists clients at all business growth stages, providing services including company incorporation and organization, partnership and shareholders’ agreements, commercial lease preparation and review, investment advice for private placements or other investments in companies and real estate, and business purchase, sale, and financing. Visit https://simpsonwigle.com/.

Note: This webinar is one of a 6-part series. Learn more by visiting Succession Success or register for more sessions by visiting https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hamiltonbusinesscentre.