Is a verbal agreement binding in Alberta?

Verbal agreements can be binding in many circumstances, though certain types of agreement must be in writing. The practical difficulty is proving the terms if a dispute arises.

What happens when a business contract is breached?

The response depends on the seriousness of the breach and the contract's terms. Options may include demanding performance, terminating and claiming damages, or negotiating a resolution. Advice before acting is important.

Can I use a template contract I found online?

Templates are often drafted for another jurisdiction or another type of transaction, and frequently omit protections you need. At minimum, have one reviewed before relying on it.

How long does a contract review take?

A straightforward agreement can often be reviewed quickly. Complex commercial documents take longer. Tell us your deadline at the outset.

What is the difference between drafting and review?

Drafting produces the agreement; review assesses one that has been given to you and advises on the changes worth seeking.

Do you handle contract disputes as well?

Yes. Contract disputes are a core part of our civil litigation practice.

Calgary Contract Lawyers

Contract Lawyer in Calgary, Alberta

Three Dimensions Law drafts, reviews, negotiates and enforces contracts for clients in Calgary and across Alberta. That includes commercial and professional agreements, service and supply contracts, and the disputes that arise when a party does not perform. A contract review before signing identifies where the risk actually sits; a well-prepared agreement makes obligations enforceable if something goes wrong. Request a consultation to have an agreement reviewed or a contract dispute assessed.

Request a Consultation (403) 837-5108

Common Matters

Contract Law matters we handle

Contract drafting

Agreements prepared from your instructions in language that will hold up.

Contract review

Assessment of an agreement presented to you, with the risks explained plainly.

Contract negotiation

Support in negotiating terms, or negotiation conducted on your behalf.

Contract disputes

Acting where a party is said to have breached or repudiated an agreement.

Contract enforcement

Pursuing performance, payment or damages under an existing agreement.

Commercial and professional agreements

Service, supply, consulting and other business-to-business documents.

Understanding the issue

The terms that matter are rarely the obvious ones

Price and scope get negotiated; termination, limitation of liability, indemnities, dispute resolution and governing law often do not. Those are precisely the clauses that determine what happens when a relationship goes wrong.

Breach of contract in Alberta

When a party fails to perform, the available responses depend on the nature of the breach and the terms of the agreement. Options can include requiring performance, terminating and claiming damages, or negotiating a revised arrangement. Acting inconsistently with your rights early on can limit them later.

How Three Dimensions Law can help

Preparing agreements tailored to the transaction rather than generic templates
Reviewing contracts before signature and explaining the practical risks
Negotiating amendments to unfavourable terms
Advising on options after a breach and preserving your position
Enforcing agreements through negotiation or court proceedings

What to expect

01
Scope
We confirm what the agreement is meant to achieve and what concerns you.
02
Work
The contract is drafted or reviewed, with issues flagged in order of importance.
03
Discussion
We walk you through the risks and recommended changes.
04
Conclusion
The agreement is finalized, or the dispute strategy is set.

Who you may work with

Louis F. Fombon
Lawyer

Calgary and Alberta relevance

Our office is in downtown Calgary at 816 7 Ave SW, Suite 500, and we act for clients throughout the city and elsewhere in Alberta. Matters of this kind are governed by Alberta legislation and are heard, where court is required, in the Alberta Court of Justice or the Court of King's Bench of Alberta depending on the nature and value of the claim.

We will tell you at the outset which forum and framework applies to your matter, and what that means for timing and cost.

Areas we serve

Further information

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Legal Questions

Contract Law questions we are often asked

Request a Consultation

Speak with a Calgary contract law lawyer.

Tell us what you are dealing with and we will explain the options available to you.

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