Corporate & Commercial

Tjiska Polstra, a member of the Arcus Legal Corporate and Commercial team sits at her desk working on legal document.
Your business is our concern. Whether you’re starting off, expanding operations, or protecting an established entity, your corporate records and contracts should evolve with you. We at Arcus Legal are here to ensure you take the right steps at every stage, by providing advice, negotiation in the following areas (and then some):

  • Business Planning;
  • Incorporations;
  • Corporate registrations;
  • Buying or selling assets;
  • Corporate governance;
  • Financing;
  • Reorganizations;
  • Supplier contracts; and
  • Ownership agreements.

If you want to discuss one of these topics, or another area of business law, we’d love to hear from you.

Business Tax Planning Team

Tjiske Polstra

“I’m always able to customize my approach to fit each client’s needs. It’s why I love working at Arcus Legal.”
– Tjiske Polstra

Tjiske has been providing Corporate Tax services to clients for more than 10 years, with paralegal services covering a range of matters, including incorporations, financing agreements, registrations, transactions, contracts and corporate record keeping. She knows her field and it shows. She is motivated and detail-oriented. You’re in good hands with Tjiske.

Terra MacLellan

“Working with this team enables me to truly help clients, and that’s the best part of the job.”
– Terra MacLellan

Terra has been working in the legal field for more than five years, serving clients in the area of corporate and tax law, including incorporations, financing agreements, registrations, transactions, contracts and corporate record keeping. She is known for being industrious and self-motivated, with a sharp eye for detail. She is committed to professional excellence.

Mel Freeland

Mel graduated from the Paralegal Services Program at NSCC in 2014 and has over 7 years’ experience working in corporate law at a large firm. She’s thrilled to join Arcus Legal and be involved with clients’ transactions from beginning to end. Using her attention to detail and organizational skills, she assists with various transactions including incorporations, amalgamations, reorganizations, and due diligence searches.

Dakota MacPherson

Dakota is a graduate of the Nova Scotia Community College’s Paralegal Services program, where she honed her skills and knowledge in the intricacies of the legal system. She has joined the Corporate Tax team as a junior paralegal and is thrilled to embark on her journey at Arcus. Outside of her professional pursuits, Dakota finds joy in the company of her beloved dogs, Arya and Loki, often spending her free time enjoying outdoor adventures and creating lasting memories with her furry companions.