Legal advice for the builders of tomorrow

Before starting a degree in law, Toufic did a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, serving him a great deal in analyzing the regulatory issues affecting the Canadian digital asset and blockchain market. Though entrepreneurship was always his passion, it will forever be cemented as plan B after a miserable failed attempt at playing football for Chelsea F.C.

With a strong background in software engineering and 8 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, Robert focuses on counselling clients in the technology and start-up industries by helping them with commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and contract drafting and negotiation.

Throughout all his endeavours, David has always placed team building and leadership at the forefront of his work, all while leveraging the latest in technology to achieve his personal goals. The desire to do this at a larger scale is what led David to launch companies that are disrupting the traditional legal landscape and spearhead Canada’s first digital law firm.

Prior to joining the firm, Aaron was an equity partner at Aird & Berlis. He is also the Co-Founder of 4L Academy 🎓, a training organization that provides modern, interactive training for young Canadian lawyers and law students. His practice focuses on M&A and tech, though he also works with a broad range of clients on corporate and commercial matters.

Pouya is a forward-thinking business lawyer with a keen interest in innovative and disruptive technologies. Specializing in blockchain and digital assets, Pouya is an associate primarily practicing in the tech industry. With a JD from the U of T and a background in philosophy, you’ll never find a dull conversation with him. When he's not doing law, he's probably spinning beats or organizing parties. 🎉

Michael is a venture technology lawyer with a background in mechanical engineering. Michael brings the legal experience of having worked at a large international law firm, advising clients in a variety of technology verticals with M&A, purchase agreements, VC financing and commercial agreements. As a SaaS founder in the legaltech space, Michael is passionate about working with promising technology startups and helping them grow.

Bianca is from Montreal, Quebec and she oversees the intellectual property practice at our firm as a trademark agent in training. She is passionate about the different ways a company can protect its most valuable assets and will assist you with making sure you have the best strategy in place. Bianca has significant experience with the tech and web 3 industry, having completed a master’s degree in Intellectual Property and emerging technologies in Paris and co-founding the first NFT gallery in Canada.

Ari is living proof that no one can help startups better than entrepreneurs themselves. As an LLP and founder of several companies, ones including Nanaglow Skincare, Ari brings his experience and expertise to provide the best tailor-made legal services to every client. With the philosophy of leading without a title, Ari continuously exceeds expectations through knowledge, energy and perseverance.

Alexandra is a second-year law student at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law with a passion for emerging technologies. Throughout her undergrad and law school, she worked in cybersecurity for the Government of Canada. In addition to this, she has worked with multiple refugee law organizations, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. When she’s not working, she’s either cooking or trying out new restaurants.

Dhawal has been training lawyers across the globe on how to do business development effectively through Build Your Book. He comes with nearly a decade's experience doing sales and marketing at Fortune 100 and tech startup companies. He is the winner of the Drucker Challenge and a leader of tomorrow from the Swiss Symposium. In his spare time, he is an avid reader, writer, and dad joke connoisseur.

Trent helps high-growth companies to commercialize and scale their operations while keeping mindful of the legal risks (and challenges) and navigating them effectively. He loves curling and the Blue Jays.

Former associate and member of the Digital Assets Group at BLG LLP. I provide analysis and consulting to engineers who are building within a proximity to decentralized finance.

I am a lawyer at Renno & Co working with startups and growth stage companies. I represent corporations, both start-ups and medium sized companies, on a variety of corporate and commercial matters. Specifically, I work with blockchain/web3 companies, fintech companies, med-tech companies, and crypto exchanges.

I solve complex legal and compliance problems. Expertise in IIROC, CSA (PM/IFM/EMD), SEC/RIA, crypto, AML, and privacy. Regulatory M&A. New registrations and change-of-business applications. Cross-border matters. Experienced General Counsel and executive team member. Licensed portfolio manager. Team leadership and mentoring. Practical, business-oriented advice.