Paul Pop

905.667.6406

Year of call: 2008

Paul is a Partner at Ross & McBride LLP, practising in the Business Law Group.

He obtained his B.Eng. (Electrical Engineering) from McMaster University and received his LL.B. from the Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario. Prior to law school, Paul practised engineering in the telecommunications industry.

Paul articled with Ross & McBride and during that time gained extensive experience in all aspects of business matters, including business incorporation, reorganization, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, purchase and sale of businesses and leasing, and in estate matters, including wills, trusts and estate planning. Paul returned to the Firm as an associate after his call to the Bar in June, 2008.

Areas of Law

Corporate and Commercial Law:
- Incorporations, amalgamations, dissolutions, wind-up
- Partnerships/Cost Sharing Associations
- Professional Corporations (medical, dental, engineering, etc.)
- Corporate reorganizations
- Sale/purchase of a business
- Commercial and residential leases
- Shareholders' Agreements
- Commercial bankruptcy and insolvency
- Secured transactions
- Contracts
- Privacy matters
Franchise Law:
- Franchises, master franchises and sub-franchises
- Licensing and sublicensing
Wills, Estates and Trusts Law:
- Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Trusts
Intellectual Property Law
- Trademarks
- Copyright

Organizations and Activities

Law Society of Ontario (Admitted)
Ontario Bar Association
Hamilton Law Association
Canadian Bar Association
Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton - Board of Directors

Can your organization send emails without permission?

Oct 04, 2016

Canada’s anti-spam legislation came into force in 2014. Among other things, the legislation prohibits sending commercial electronic messages (CEM) without the permission of the recipient. Commercial electronic message include emails and text messages encouraging participation in a commercial activity (offers to sell, purchase, barter or lease products, offers to provide services, etc.).

I have just graduated as a professional in a health related field and will be starting my own business. What are the advantages of becoming a professional corporation?

Aug 30, 2016

As a result of changes to legislation in 2002, regulated health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physicians, dentists and registered massage therapists are permitted to incorporate for the purpose of practising under a professional corporation.

What should I do before buying a franchise?

Apr 19, 2016

Buying a franchise is an attractive way of starting a business, as the franchisee is able to utilize the business methods and support offered by the franchisor, including trademarks, marketing strategies, accounting systems, procurement channels, etc.