Who We Actually Are

Not your typical suits-and-ties legal outfit. We're real people who happen to know corporate law inside-out, and we're pretty good at making it work for businesses like yours.

How We Got Here

It wasn't exactly a straight line, but here's the gist of it

2018 - The Beginning

Spring 2018

Started in a cramped office with three lawyers, two desks, and way too much coffee. We figured there had to be a better way to do corporate law - something that didn't involve drowning clients in jargon or sending bills that'd make 'em wince.

2019 - Finding Our Groove

Fall 2019

Landed our first major M&A deal. Honestly, we were nervous as hell, but pulled it off. That's when we realized we could actually compete with the big downtown firms without all their overhead and stuffiness.

2021 - Growing Pains (The Good Kind)

Summer 2021

Moved to Bay Street and doubled our team. Added IP protection and employment law to what we do. Turns out when you treat clients like actual humans, word gets around pretty quick.

2023 - Tech Meets Law

Winter 2023

Integrated some pretty slick tech tools into our workflow. We can now handle compliance tracking and contract management way more efficiently. Our clients appreciate not paying for lawyers to do stuff a computer does better.

2026 - Still At It

Today

Now we've got a solid team handling everything from business formation to complex regulatory stuff. We're not the biggest firm out there, but we're definitely one of the most approachable. And yeah, we're still drinking too much coffee.

Meet the Team

Flip the cards to see what we're really about

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Managing Partner

Corporate Law & M&A
Sarah Chen

JD, Osgoode Hall Law School

Called to the Bar, 2015

15+ years wrangling corporate deals. Previously at a Bay Street firm where she learned what NOT to do. Loves hiking and makes terrible puns during meetings.

Michael Okafor

Michael Okafor

Senior Partner

Compliance & Regulatory
Michael Okafor

JD, University of Toronto

Called to the Bar, 2013

Started in-house at a tech company before jumping to private practice. Knows every compliance regulation that matters. Weekend warrior on the basketball court.

Emma Rousseau

Emma Rousseau

Partner

IP & Employment Law
Emma Rousseau

JD, McGill University

Called to the Bar, 2016

Bilingual advocate who's saved more trademarks than she can count. Also handles the tricky employment stuff nobody else wants to touch. Collects vintage vinyl records.

David Park

David Park

Associate

Contract Law
David Park

JD, Western University

Called to the Bar, 2020

Younger guy who's weirdly good at spotting contract issues everyone else misses. Former software developer who switched careers. Still codes in his spare time.

Priya Desai

Priya Desai

Associate

Business Formation
Priya Desai

JD, Queen's University

Called to the Bar, 2021

Our go-to for startups and new ventures. Gets genuinely excited about corporate structures, which is either endearing or concerning. Runs marathons for fun (definitely concerning).

What Actually Matters to Us

Not just corporate speak - this is how we really work

Plain English

Legal stuff's complicated enough without adding unnecessary jargon. We explain things like we're talking to a friend, not giving a lecture. If you don't get it, that's on us to do better.

Quick Responses

We've all been ghosted by lawyers before. It sucks. We try to get back to you same-day, and if something's gonna take time, we'll tell you upfront. No disappearing acts here.

Transparent Pricing

Nobody likes surprise bills. We're upfront about costs from the get-go. Fixed fees where it makes sense, and when we bill hourly, you'll know exactly what you're paying for.

Partnership Mindset

We're not just your lawyers - we're part of your team. Your wins are our wins. We get invested in your success because honestly, that's the fun part of this job.

Proactive Protection

We'd rather prevent problems than fix 'em later. Sometimes that means having uncomfortable conversations, but it's way better than dealing with lawsuits down the road.

Business-First Thinking

Legal advice should help your business grow, not strangle it. We look at the big picture and suggest solutions that actually make sense for what you're trying to accomplish.

Recognition & Stuff

We don't do this for the awards, but hey, they're nice to have

Top 50 Corporate Firms

Canadian Lawyer Magazine, 2024

Client Choice Award

International Law Office, 2025

Rising Star Firm

Legal 500 Canada, 2023

Best for Startups

Toronto Business Journal, 2024

Excellence in M&A

Lexpert Special Edition, 2025

5-Star Rating

Google Reviews, 120+ clients

Innovative Practice

Law Society of Ontario, 2024

Fast Growth 100

Profit Magazine, 2023