Our Journey
Every firm's got a story. Ours starts with three lawyers who got tired of watching innovative companies get stuck with outdated legal advice. We figured there had to be a better way to blend solid legal foundations with an actual understanding of how tech businesses work.
The Beginning
Started with just three partners and a shared vision - we wanted to create a firm that actually gets what startups and tech companies need. No stuffy boardrooms, just real conversations about real legal challenges.
Expansion & Specialization
Doubled our team and launched dedicated IP and data privacy practices. Helped over 150 companies through everything from seed funding to Series B rounds. That year taught us a lot about pivoting - both for us and our clients.
Going National
Opened offices in Vancouver and Montreal, because innovation doesn't just happen in Toronto. Started handling cross-border M&A deals and realized our approach was resonating with companies across the country.
Leading Innovation
Now we're a team of 45+ legal professionals who've handled billions in transactions. We're advising on AI governance, quantum computing patents, and regulatory frameworks that didn't exist five years ago. And honestly? We're just getting started.
Meet The Team
We're a diverse group of legal minds who actually enjoy what we do. No corporate robots here - just smart people who care about getting you the right answers, not just any answers.
Sarah Chen
Founding Partner
Corporate Law
Marcus Thompson
Founding Partner
IP & Patent Law
Priya Sharma
Founding Partner
Tech & Privacy Law
David O'Brien
Senior Partner
M&A Advisory
Jennifer Park
Senior Partner
Contract Law
Ahmed Hassan
Partner
Regulatory Compliance
What Drives Us
Look, there's plenty of law firms out there. What makes us different isn't some fancy mission statement written by a marketing team. It's pretty simple, actually - we genuinely care about seeing our clients succeed. When you're up at 2am worried about a contract clause or trying to figure out if your new AI feature is gonna get you in regulatory hot water, we're the kind of lawyers you want in your corner.
We've walked the line between protecting your interests and not being so conservative that we kill your innovation. That's the sweet spot, and honestly, it's what gets us out of bed in the morning. Plus, we've seen enough deals go sideways to know that proactive, practical advice beats reactive damage control every single time.
Sarah Chen - Founding Partner
Corporate Law Specialist
Background
Sarah's been practicing corporate law for 15 years, but she'll tell you the most valuable lessons came from working in-house at a tech startup that went public. She gets what founders are going through because she's lived it from the inside.
Expertise
- Business formation and structuring
- Venture capital financing
- Corporate governance
- Securities law compliance
Education
JD from Osgoode Hall, MBA from Rotman. She jokes that the MBA taught her more about what clients actually need than three years of law school.
Marcus Thompson - Founding Partner
IP & Patent Specialist
Background
Before law school, Marcus was actually a software engineer. That background's been invaluable - he can read source code, understand technical specs, and explain patent law without making your eyes glaze over.
Expertise
- Patent prosecution and strategy
- Trademark registration and enforcement
- Software licensing agreements
- Trade secret protection
Education
Computer Science degree from Waterloo, JD from UBC. He's filed over 200 patents and counting.
Priya Sharma - Founding Partner
Tech & Privacy Law Expert
Background
Priya's the one you want when PIPEDA, GDPR, or any other alphabet soup of privacy regs comes up. She's been ahead of the curve on data privacy since before it was cool, helping companies navigate cross-border data flows and AI governance.
Expertise
- Data privacy and protection compliance
- Software licensing and SaaS agreements
- AI and emerging technology regulation
- Cybersecurity incident response
Education
JD from McGill, LLM in Technology Law from Stanford. She's also a certified information privacy professional, which is surprisingly useful.
David O'Brien - Senior Partner
M&A Specialist
Background
David joined us in 2020 after spending a decade at a big Bay Street firm. He wanted to work with companies where he could actually make a difference, not just bill hours. He's closed over $2B in tech M&A deals.
Expertise
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Due diligence and deal structuring
- Private equity transactions
- Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
Education
JD from University of Toronto, BCom from Queen's. He's got that rare combo of being detail-obsessed while still seeing the big picture.
Jennifer Park - Senior Partner
Contract Law Expert
Background
Jennifer's the person who can turn a messy handshake deal into bulletproof documentation. She's seen every kind of contract dispute you can imagine and has a knack for spotting problems before they become problems.
Expertise
- Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Technology licensing agreements
- Vendor and supplier contracts
- Employment and contractor agreements
Education
JD from Dalhousie, she's been practicing for 12 years. Her clients love that she writes contracts in actual English, not legalese.
Ahmed Hassan - Partner
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Background
Ahmed made partner in 2023 after proving he's got the magic touch when it comes to regulatory maze-running. He spent time at the Competition Bureau, so he knows how regulators think and what they're looking for.
Expertise
- Regulatory compliance strategy
- Anti-spam and marketing law
- Competition and antitrust matters
- Industry-specific regulations
Education
JD from Western, LLM in Regulatory Law from Ottawa. He's particularly good at translating regulatory requirements into practical business operations.
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you're a startup with your first term sheet or an established company planning your next move, let's chat about how we can help.