Matthijs J.J. van Gaalen
Associé
Vidéos
Publié12 janvier 2023
Different types of entities lenders may encounter: Corporations
Corporations are entities created or incorporated by filing articles of incorporation or articles of amalgamation under federal or provincial statutes.
7
minutes de lecture
My name is Stephanie Harvey and I am a corporate/commercial lending lawyer with Gowling WLG. You are watching video one of our 'Types of Security' video series. As the name suggests, each video in this series will discuss different security that a lender should consider when putting its security package together.
Corporations are entities created or incorporated by filing articles of incorporation or articles of amalgamation under federal or provincial statutes. They are owned by one or more shareholders, and are separate and distinct from those shareholders.
In this video we discuss:
- The liability of a corporation and shareholders
- How a lender can have confidence that documents were properly signed
- The corporate authorization process
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How we can help
If you have any specific questions about the points discussed or it's specific application, please reach out to our Banking & Finance Group or Matthijs van Gaalen.
About the series
Every now and again, a banker may encounter an unfamiliar legal entity. Even with more common entities such as corporations, partnerships, and individuals, the legal considerations may not be always top-of-mind for bankers. In this series, we'll address some of the essential legal considerations for various types of entities that participate in financing transactions.
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