Built on Vancouver's values, powered by legal excellence
Look, we're not gonna sell you some fairy tale about being the biggest or the flashiest. What we are is a tight-knit group of lawyers who genuinely care about keeping your business protected and pushing forward.
Started this firm because we got tired of seeing clients getting cookie-cutter advice that didn't fit their actual needs. Especially in tech and innovation spaces - there's so much happening that you can't just pull an old playbook off the shelf.
Vancouver's been our home base since day one, and honestly, being here shapes how we work. This city gets innovation. It understands that protecting what you create matters just as much as creating it in the first place.
We've ditched the whole intimidating lawyer vibe. Yeah, we know our stuff inside out, but that doesn't mean we need to make everything complicated or talk down to you.
When you're dealing with IP protection or navigating an M&A situation, the last thing you need is someone throwing legal jargon at you without explaining what it actually means for your bottom line.
Our approach? Get to know your business first. Can't give you solid advice if we don't understand what you're trying to build. Then we map out strategies that fit your reality - not some textbook scenario.
We're kinda obsessed with staying ahead of the curve. Technology and business models change fast, and corporate law's gotta keep pace or it becomes useless.
That means we're constantly learning, adapting, and figuring out how new regulations impact what you're doing. Privacy laws, cross-border trade stuff, emerging tech regulations - it's all moving targets, and that's what keeps this work interesting.
Best part of the job? Watching clients grow from scrappy startups into serious players, knowing we helped protect their innovations along the way. That's the stuff that matters.
Hung up our shingle in Vancouver. Just three of us, one conference room, and way too much coffee. Focused on helping local tech companies navigate IP protection.
Added corporate governance and M&A to the mix. Turns out our clients needed more than just IP work as they scaled up. Brought on specialists who actually knew what they were doing in those areas.
Started handling more cross-border deals. Vancouver's position as a Pacific gateway meant our clients were increasingly doing business across multiple jurisdictions. We adapted.
Privacy and data protection law exploded. Built out an entire practice group dedicated to helping companies navigate PIPEDA, GDPR, and all the regulatory complexity that came with it.
Team of 18 now, still in Vancouver, still working with innovative companies that are building something real. We've grown, but haven't lost sight of why we started - giving clients practical legal support they can actually use.
Managing Partner
15 years deep in corporate law. Started the firm because big law wasn't cutting it for innovative clients. Still gets excited about complex M&A deals and won't sugarcoat bad news.
IP & Technology Law Lead
Former in-house counsel for a tech giant. Knows patent law inside out and actually understands the tech he's protecting. Brings real-world experience to every case.
Corporate Governance Partner
Bilingual lawyer who specializes in keeping boards compliant and functional. Spent years untangling corporate messes before joining us. Tells it like it is.
Privacy & Compliance Counsel
Privacy law nerd who actually makes data protection regulations understandable. Works with companies to build compliance that doesn't kill productivity. Rare combo of technical knowledge and legal expertise.
Commercial Contracts Senior Associate
Master at drafting contracts that protect you without scaring off the other side. Spent years in commercial litigation before switching to transactional work - she knows what goes wrong and how to prevent it.
Cross-Border Trade Specialist
Handles international deals with clients across Asia-Pacific and beyond. Understands both the legal framework and cultural nuances that make or break cross-border transactions.