Ontario Dental practice legal services
Services for dental practice transactions, startups, and growth
P7 Law provides clear, contract-focused counsel for dentists buying or selling a practice, launching a startup, or scaling an existing office—so you can move forward with confidence.
Starting a dental practice involves site selection for building essentially a small hospital, layering in a complete HR department, marketing department, compliance, procurement, and insurance. As a busy practitioner, there just is not enough time in a day to wear all the hats required. P7 Law differentiates itself with legal counsel experienced in all steps and facets in starting, operating and selling general, pediatric and orthodontic specialty practices across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario so you can maximize your practice value from day zero.
What we handle
Focused legal support for the lifecycle of a dental practice—from acquisition to expansion.
Dental Practice Purchases & Sale
Dental Startups
Entity formation, ownership structure, lease review, construction contract review, supply and equipment contracts, zoning review, signage consent, shareholder agreements, employment agreements, associate agreements, office policies, patient consents, and legal guidance for dentists starting a new practice.
Growth & Expansion Counsel
Ongoing legal support for scaling—associate/partner agreements, dental HR counsel, vendor contracts, lease renewals, office policies, and risk management as you grow.
Engagement options
Most matters are scoped to your deal and timeline. The options below illustrate typical ways clients engage with P7 Law.
Growth
Starting a Dental Practice
Transaction support
Dental Practice Purchase or Sale
Ongoing counsel
Monthly retainer
Everything your dental practice needs for a turn key setup
LOI + purchase agreement drafting/negotiation
Associate/partner agreements and vendor contracts
For pre-opening through to your first day of treating patients
Due diligence coordination and transition planning
Policy and risk-management guidance
post-opening support
Post-sale support
Priority response for time-sensitive questions
Growth
Starting a Dental Practice
Everything your dental practice needs for a turn key setup
For pre-opening through to your first day of treating patients
post-opening support
Transaction support
Dental Practice Purchase or Sale
LOI + purchase agreement drafting/negotiation
Due diligence coordination and transition planning
Post-sale support
Ongoing counsel
Monthly retainer
Associate/partner agreements and vendor contracts
Policy and risk-management guidance
Priority response for time-sensitive questions
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from dentists planning a transaction, startup, or growth initiative.
Do you handle asset purchases and share purchases?
Yes. We advise on structure, draft and negotiate the purchase agreement, and coordinate due diligence and closing steps based on your transaction.
Do you help with partnerships and associate agreements?
Yes. We draft and negotiate agreements that clarify compensation, responsibilities, restrictive covenants, and exit scenarios to reduce disputes.
Can you review a dental office lease before I sign?
Yes. We should be engaged before you even sign an offer to lease. We review key business terms, renewal options, assignment/relocation provisions, and landlord protections—then support negotiation where appropriate.
What information do you need to provide a scope and timeline?
A brief overview of your goals, key dates, and any draft documents (LOI, lease, purchase agreement). We will confirm scope and next steps after an initial call.
When should I involve counsel in a purchase or sale?
Ideally at the LOI stage (or earlier) so key terms are aligned before documents and timelines harden.
Do you work with clients outside Toronto?
Yes. We support clients across the GTA and Ontario, with meetings by phone or video when preferred.