Who We Are

Real people solving real problems in corporate law and international trade

Our Journey

Started small, grew through genuine relationships and delivering results that actually matter to our clients

2008

Foundation Years

Three partners hung up their big-firm shingle to start something different. We wanted to handle complex cases without the corporate overhead that makes clients feel like file numbers.

2013

International Expansion

Cross-border deals became our bread and butter. Turns out there's real demand for lawyers who understand both Canadian regulations and how things actually work overseas - not just in theory.

2017

Tech Integration

Brought on board tools that let us compete with the big guys without their bloated structure. Document automation, secure client portals - tech that actually helps instead of getting in the way.

2021

National Recognition

Got some awards, made some best-of lists. Nice validation, but we're more proud of the fact that 80% of our business comes from referrals - past clients telling their networks about us.

2025

Today & Beyond

Still growing, still learning. We've handled deals across 40 countries now, but we keep that personal touch that made clients choose us back in the early days.

How We Actually Work

Straight Talk

We're not gonna sugarcoat things or hide behind legal jargon when explaining your options. You get the real story - risks, opportunities, and what we honestly think you should do.

Team-Based Approach

Your matter gets attention from partners, not just shuffled down to junior associates. Sure, we've got a team, but you'll always have senior eyes on your file.

Actually Responsive

When you need an answer, you get one - same day usually. We know deals don't wait for lawyers to finish their golf games or whatever the stereotype is.

Global Network

We've got trusted partners in markets worldwide. Not some formal alliance that exists on paper - actual relationships with lawyers we'd trust with our own deals.

"Legal work is complicated enough without lawyers making it worse. We keep things clear, move fast, and don't charge you for every email."

- Marcus Chen, Managing Partner

Meet the Team

Lawyers who actually practiced before hanging up their own shingle. We've been in-house, we've been at big firms, and now we're doing it our way.

M&A, Corporate Restructuring, Cross-Border Deals

Marcus Chen

Managing Partner

International Trade, Customs, Regulatory Compliance

Sarah Okonkwo

Senior Partner

Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution

David Kowalski

Senior Partner

IP Protection, Technology Law, Licensing

Priya Malhotra

Partner

Contract Law, Government Relations, Public Policy

James Fitzgerald

Partner

Securities, Corporate Governance, ESG Compliance

Elena Rodriguez

Associate Partner

Tax Law, Transfer Pricing, International Structuring

Thomas Nguyen

Associate Partner

Employment Law, Labor Relations, HR Compliance

Rachel Kim

Senior Associate

Plus a support team of paralegals, legal assistants, and consultants who make everything run smoothly behind the scenes.

Recognition & Credentials

We've picked up some hardware along the way, but the real proof is in the deals we close and the clients who keep coming back.

Law Society of Ontario

Licensed & Accredited

Canadian Bar Association

Member in Good Standing

Best Lawyers Canada

2023-2025 Recognition

International Bar Assoc.

Corporate & M&A Committee

ISO 27001 Certified

Information Security

Chambers Canada

Ranked - Corporate/M&A

Legal 500

Recommended Firm

Toronto Board of Trade

Active Corporate Member

17+

Years in Practice

500+

Deals Closed

40+

Countries Served

$2.5B+

Transaction Value

Want to Work With Us?

Let's have a conversation about what you're dealing with. No pressure, no hard sell - just a real discussion about whether we're the right fit.

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