About Meditax

Me Cathy Nehme

Founder of Meditax | Corporate, Commercial & Tax Lawyer

For more than two decades, I've worked at the intersection of law, business and taxation.

In 2011, I founded Meditax with a clear vision: to build a boutique law firm offering dentists the specialized legal and tax expertise they need throughout their professional careers.

Today, I work directly with dentists on some of their most important business decisions—from incorporating and acquiring their first practice to planning their growth, preparing for a sale and transitioning into retirement.

Behind every dental practice is a professional who has invested years building something valuable. My role is to help them make informed legal, business and tax decisions along the way.

01 — My Story

I Almost Became an Orthodontist.

Before becoming a lawyer, I had a very different career in mind. I always wanted to become an orthodontist.

I was drawn to the profession, but I was equally fascinated by business and entrepreneurship. I loved understanding how businesses were built, how they operated and how the decisions made along the way could shape their future.

Ultimately, I chose law.

I developed my expertise in corporate law, commercial transactions and taxation—areas that allowed me to combine my interest in business with the analytical and strategic aspects of legal practice.

Years later, as my work became increasingly focused on dentists, something came full circle.

I had found a way to bring together two interests that had shaped me from the beginning: healthcare and entrepreneurship.

Today, I work alongside dentists who are not only healthcare professionals but also business owners, investors and entrepreneurs.

And that is what makes my work particularly meaningful to me.

02 — My Professional Background

A Foundation in Law, Business and Taxation.

I graduated from the Université de Montréal in 2002 and became a member of the Barreau du Québec in 2004.

I subsequently pursued graduate studies in taxation at HEC Montréal, completing my master's degree in 2007.

Before establishing Meditax, I developed my professional experience within large law and accounting firms, working in environments where complex legal, corporate and tax matters required a rigorous and multidisciplinary approach.

That experience shaped the way I practise law today.

It taught me to look beyond an isolated legal question and consider how a decision affects the business as a whole—its structure, financial consequences, future opportunities and long-term objectives.

In 2011, I decided to bring that experience into a boutique practice where I could work more closely with my clients and develop a deeper understanding of their businesses.

Professional Background

2002

Law degree, Université de Montréal

2004

Admitted to the Barreau du Québec

2007

Master's degree in taxation, HEC Montréal

2011

Founded Meditax

Today

Legal and tax practice dedicated to dentists

03 — Why I Founded Meditax

Specialized Expertise.A More Personal Relationship.

I founded Meditax because I wanted to practise law differently.

I wanted to build a firm where clients would work directly with the lawyer responsible for their matters—someone who understood not only the legal and tax implications of a decision, but also the business behind it.

Over the years, my practice became increasingly focused on dentists. I came to understand the particular realities of the dental profession: the transition from associate to practice owner, the financial commitment involved in acquiring a clinic, the importance of the corporate structure, and the complexity of preparing a practice for sale.

Dentists make significant business decisions throughout their careers, often while managing the demands of clinical practice. Those decisions are rarely isolated.

An incorporation

affects future tax planning.

A practice acquisition

involves financing, a commercial lease and legal structuring.

A sale

raises questions about valuation, capital gains, negotiations and the dentist's transition after closing.

I built Meditax to bring these interconnected considerations together under one specialized legal and tax practice.

The firm has evolved since 2011, but the principle behind it remains the same: specialized expertise, direct involvement and a relationship built on understanding the client's business.

04 — What Meditax Does Today

Legal and Tax Expertise Throughout a Dentist's Career.

A dentist's legal and tax needs evolve over time. My work at Meditax reflects the major decisions and transitions that shape a dental career.

Incorporating as an Associate

For dentists beginning their careers, incorporation can create opportunities for tax deferral and more flexible remuneration planning.

I advise associates on the legal and tax considerations involved in incorporating their professional activities and establishing an appropriate structure.

Explore Incorporation for Associates →

Buying a Dental Practice

Acquiring a dental practice is one of the most significant investments a dentist may make.

I assist purchasers with the legal and tax aspects of the transaction, including acquisition structure, negotiations, financing-related documentation and closing.

Meditax also maintains a private network of dentists seeking suitable acquisition opportunities.

Explore Buying a Dental Practice →

Owning and Structuring a Practice

As a dental practice grows, its corporate and tax needs can become more complex.

I advise practice owners on corporate structuring, reorganizations and tax planning, including the potential use of holding companies and family trusts where appropriate.

Establishing the Value of a Dental Practice

Before selling a dental practice, owners need to understand its fair market value.

Meditax coordinates comprehensive dental practice appraisals involving specialists who assess the different components of a clinic, from equipment and leasehold improvements to financial performance, patient goodwill and other factors affecting marketability.

Explore Dental Practice Evaluation →

Finding a Buyer for a Dental Practice

For dentists who need assistance finding a purchaser, Meditax offers a private, personalized dental practice brokerage service.

We do not publicly advertise the practices we represent. Instead, we work through a carefully developed network of prospective purchasers, considering their acquisition criteria, financing readiness and professional objectives before making introductions.

The objective is not to generate the greatest number of inquiries. It is to identify suitable purchasers while preserving the confidentiality of the sale.

Explore Private Brokerage →

Selling a Dental Practice

Whether a dentist already has a buyer or needs help finding one, I provide legal and tax representation throughout the transaction.

This includes sale preparation, transaction structuring, negotiations, legal documentation and closing.

Advance tax planning may also help eligible sellers benefit from the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption or other appropriate tax-planning opportunities.

Explore Selling Your Dental Practice →

05 — What It's Like to Work With Me

Your Practice Is Personal.So Is My Approach.

When you work with Meditax, you work directly with me.

I believe that understanding a client's business requires more than reviewing documents or answering isolated legal questions. It requires knowing what they're trying to accomplish, what concerns them and how today's decisions may affect their future.

Direct Involvement

I remain personally involved in the mandates I undertake.

You have direct access to the lawyer who understands your file, your objectives and the decisions being made.

A Specialized Understanding of Dentistry

My practice is focused on dentists and the business decisions they face throughout their careers.

That specialization allows me to approach each matter with an understanding of the realities of dental practice ownership, acquisition and sale.

Legal, Commercial and Tax Considerations Together

A transaction cannot always be understood through its legal documents alone.

The purchase price, financing, corporate structure, commercial lease, tax consequences and future plans are often closely connected. I consider those relationships when advising clients.

Preparation Before the Transaction

Some of the most important decisions are made well before a purchase or sale takes place.

I place significant importance on advance preparation, particularly when corporate structuring, practice valuation and tax planning can influence the eventual outcome.

Discretion and Confidentiality

Buying or selling a dental practice involves sensitive business and personal information.

I approach these matters with the discretion and confidentiality they require, particularly when a practice is being prepared for a private sale.

My objective is to provide the depth of expertise these decisions require, without losing the personal relationship that should exist between a lawyer and a client.

06 — Seminars & Presentations

Sharing Knowledge With the Dental Community.

In addition to my legal practice, I regularly participate in seminars and presentations for dentists, including events organized in collaboration with accountants and financial institutions.

These presentations address the legal, corporate and tax considerations that arise throughout a dentist's career—from incorporation and practice ownership to acquisitions, valuations and sales.

I believe dentists benefit from understanding the implications of major business decisions before they're faced with making them.

Inquire About Seminars & Presentations →

07 — Let's Talk

Your Next Business Decision Deserves the Right Expertise.

Whether you're incorporating, acquiring a practice, reviewing your corporate structure or preparing for a sale, the decisions you make can have lasting legal, financial and tax consequences.

At Meditax, you'll work directly with a lawyer who understands the business of dentistry and the importance of making those decisions with a clear view of what comes next.

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Consultations available in French or English, by Microsoft Teams or telephone.