Going into business with partners is a bit like a marriage: everyone is optimistic at the start, and few people want to talk about what happens if things go wrong. A well-drafted shareholders' agreement is where those hard conversations happen early, on paper, while everyone is still on good terms. Hadri Law is a Toronto corporate law firm that helps co-founders, investors, and business owners put clear rules in place before a disagreement ever has the chance to threaten the company.
A strong shareholders' agreement sets out how the business is owned, run, and eventually exited. Our practice covers the terms that matter most:
Ownership & share transfers: who can buy, sell, or transfer shares, and the right of first refusal that keeps ownership from ending up in the wrong hands
Voting & decision-making: how major decisions get made, what requires unanimous or special approval, and how deadlocks are broken
Buy-sell & exit provisions: shotgun clauses, drag-along and tag-along rights, and fair valuation methods for when an owner leaves, sells, or passes away
Dividends & financial rights: how profits are distributed and how future capital is raised
Minority shareholder protections: safeguards that give smaller owners a real voice and guard against oppression under Ontario and Canadian corporate law
Dispute resolution: clear mechanisms to resolve conflict without derailing the business or heading straight to court
We work with new partnerships setting the ground rules for the first time, growing companies bringing on investors or key employees as shareholders, and existing owners who need to add, remove, or buy out a shareholder. Whatever the situation, the goal is the same: to translate complex ownership questions into clear, practical terms every party understands and can rely on.
What sets Hadri Law apart is a client-first approach that treats your agreement as a tool for protecting relationships, not just shares. We take the time to understand how you and your partners actually work together, anticipate the risks that most often divide business owners, and draft in plain language, not legalese, so everyone knows exactly where they stand. The result is a shareholders' agreement that protects your business today and holds up when it matters most.
A strong shareholders' agreement sets out how the business is owned, run, and eventually exited. Our practice covers the terms that matter most:
Ownership & share transfers: who can buy, sell, or transfer shares, and the right of first refusal that keeps ownership from ending up in the wrong hands
Voting & decision-making: how major decisions get made, what requires unanimous or special approval, and how deadlocks are broken
Buy-sell & exit provisions: shotgun clauses, drag-along and tag-along rights, and fair valuation methods for when an owner leaves, sells, or passes away
Dividends & financial rights: how profits are distributed and how future capital is raised
Minority shareholder protections: safeguards that give smaller owners a real voice and guard against oppression under Ontario and Canadian corporate law
Dispute resolution: clear mechanisms to resolve conflict without derailing the business or heading straight to court
We work with new partnerships setting the ground rules for the first time, growing companies bringing on investors or key employees as shareholders, and existing owners who need to add, remove, or buy out a shareholder. Whatever the situation, the goal is the same: to translate complex ownership questions into clear, practical terms every party understands and can rely on.
What sets Hadri Law apart is a client-first approach that treats your agreement as a tool for protecting relationships, not just shares. We take the time to understand how you and your partners actually work together, anticipate the risks that most often divide business owners, and draft in plain language, not legalese, so everyone knows exactly where they stand. The result is a shareholders' agreement that protects your business today and holds up when it matters most.
Served areas
- Toronto, Ontario, and Canada
Details
- Year established: 2023
- Employees: 4
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Customized legal strategies for growing businesses
- Multilingual services in English, French, Spanish, Catalan
- Award-winning firm recognized for professional excellence
- Free initial consultation to assess your legal needs
- Expert guidance in corporate and international law
- Strong client relationships built on trust and support
Payment methods
- Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Bank transfers, Cryptocurrencies
People
Nassira El Hadri
Founder & principal lawyer
Nassira is a Toronto business lawyer that founded Hadri Law to provide clients with personalized, practical, and effective legal solutions. She is passionate about helping clients grow their business and reach their full potential.
Before founding Hadri Law, Nassira worked as a Corporate & Commercial associate lawyer at a busy mid-size firm in Hamilton, where she provided advice to corporate clients, including banks and credit unions, worked on M&A and financing transactions, and drafted and reviewed contracts and agreements in the areas of corporate, commercial, and employment law.
Before founding Hadri Law, Nassira worked as a Corporate & Commercial associate lawyer at a busy mid-size firm in Hamilton, where she provided advice to corporate clients, including banks and credit unions, worked on M&A and financing transactions, and drafted and reviewed contracts and agreements in the areas of corporate, commercial, and employment law.
Reviews (4)
Tricia Armstrong
Jul 11, 2025
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Narissa is an exceptional lawyer who brings both professionalism and a genuine commitment to her clients. I reached out to her regarding a situation and she responded with clear, insightful feedback in under 24 hours. Her ability to assess the matter quickly and offer practical guidance gave me immediate peace of mind. I highly recommend Narissa to anyone seeking expert legal support.
Rachael McManus
Mar 17, 2025
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Chigozie Agbasi
Apr 14, 2024
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I approached Nassira of Hadri Law via Linkedln in March 2023 on our quest for a corporate legal representative. Hadri Law has never seized to impress us with their on-time approach to documents drafting and review. Most importantly they have brought with them seasoned skills in local and international corporate law that has helped us negotiate better terms with overseas vendors. We strongly recommend Hadri Law for start up businesses and already existing corporations.
Chigozie Agbasi
Director
Tiltish Windows Inc
London, ON
Canada
Chigozie Agbasi
Director
Tiltish Windows Inc
London, ON
Canada
Aseemjot Kaur
Mar 28, 2024
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The firm is very professional. It delivers work on time and does it perfectly without saying much. I connected with Nassira on LinkedIn and instantly I realized that this lady can do wonders. I would recommend everyone going to this firm. If anyone is looking for a knowledgeable Lawyer at a great price, then go to them.