Craig Berger
Commercial Law/Civil Law
Craig Berger is a seasoned legal professional with over four decades of experience advising individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporations across a broad spectrum of legal matters. Admitted to the Québec Bar in 1981, he brings a rare depth of institutional knowledge combined with practical, business-oriented legal strategy.
Craig is recognized for his multidisciplinary expertise, seamlessly integrating corporate, commercial, and immigration law to deliver comprehensive legal solutions tailored to modern business realities.
His approach is defined by precision, discretion, and a strong commitment to protecting client interests, whether structuring complex transactions or guiding cross-border mobility.
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Core Areas of Practice
Craig Berger’s practice is deeply rooted in business law, with a strong emphasis on structuring, protecting, and scaling enterprises.
Corporate & Commercial Law
- Incorporation of companies and corporate structuring
- Drafting and negotiation of shareholder agreements
- Business purchase & sale transactions (assets and shares)
- Commercial contract drafting and advisory
- Corporate governance and compliance
Employment & Contractual Frameworks
- Employment agreements (terms, exclusivity, confidentiality)
- Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
- Executive compensation structures
- Risk mitigation and dispute prevention strategies
Commercial Real Estate & Financing
- Commercial lease agreements
- Revolving credit agreements
- Business financing and secured transactions
Immigration Law (Canada & U.S.)
- Business and investor immigration
- Cross-border mobility strategy for executives and entrepreneurs
- Work permits and corporate relocation
- Advisory on Canada–U.S. immigration pathways
Beyond his core focus, Craig also brings experience in:
- Civil Litigation
- Family Law
- General Legal Advisory for SMEs
- Real Estate & Administrative Law (supporting matters)
Professional Strengths
1. Business-Centric Legal Thinking
Craig understands law as a tool for growth, not just protection, ensuring legal frameworks align with business objectives.
2. Cross-Border Expertise
His ability to bridge Canadian and U.S. legal systems offers clients a strategic advantage in international operations.
3. Transactional Precision
From incorporation to exit, Craig ensures every legal structure is sound, scalable, and defensible.
4. Long-Standing Experience
With over decades in practice, he provides institutional insight and foresight that only time can build.
Strategic Value to Clients
Clients working with Craig benefit from:
- End-to-end legal support across business lifecycle
- Reduced legal risk through proactive structuring
- Efficient handling of cross-border complexities
- Clear, actionable legal guidance, not legal ambiguity
Craig Berger regularly advises:
- Entrepreneurs & startups
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Investors and business owners
- Executives relocating internationally