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Before beginning his legal studies, Toufic earned a bachelor’s degree in public affairs and policy management, which has greatly helped him analyze regulatory issues affecting Canada’s digital assets and blockchain market. Although entrepreneurship has always been his passion, it will forever remain his plan B after an unsuccessful attempt to play football for Chelsea F.C.
Before joining the firm, Aaron was an equity partner at Aird & Berlis. He is also the co-founder of 4L Academy 🎓, an organization that provides modern, interactive training for Canadian law students and young lawyers. Aaron’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions and technology, but he also works with a wide range of clients on commercial and corporate matters.
Pouya helps fintech companies navigate the complexities of Canadian anti-money laundering and securities regulations through creative approaches and practical solutions. His clients include payment service providers, electronic money businesses, and cryptocurrency exchanges. Outside of work, Pouya teaches blockchain law at George Brown College and serves on both the Legal Committee and the Banking Access Committee of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium.
Michael is a venture technology lawyer with a background in mechanical engineering. He brings legal expertise gained at a leading international law firm, advising clients across various technology sectors on mergers and acquisitions, purchase agreements, venture capital financing, and commercial contracts. As a legal tech SaaS founder, Michael is passionate about working with promising technology startups and helping them grow.
Bianca is originally from Montreal, Quebec, and oversees our firm’s intellectual property practice as a trademark agent in training. She is passionate about helping businesses protect their most valuable assets and will work with you to develop the best strategy. Bianca brings significant experience in the technology and Web3 industries, holding a master’s degree in Intellectual Property and Emerging Technologies from Paris. She also co-founded Canada’s first NFT gallery.
I solve complex legal and compliance challenges with expertise in IIROC, CSA (PM/IFM/EMD), SEC/RIA, cryptocurrency, anti-money laundering, and privacy matters. I have extensive experience in regulatory mergers and acquisitions, new registrations, and business change applications, as well as cross-border issues. As an experienced General Counsel and member of the executive team, I am also a licensed Portfolio Manager. I provide team leadership and mentorship, offering practical, business-focused advice.
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.
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 an Emerging Technology Lawyer and her practice focuses on providing strategic and sustainable ways for artists and businesses to benefit from blockchain technology. Prior to joining the firm, she completed a dual master's degree in Intellectual Property Law and Emerging Technology. When she's not at the office, you can probably find her at 0x Society, the crypto art gallery she co-founded!
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.