Our Story

Built on trust, driven by results, shaped by the real challenges our clients face every day

Who We Really Are

Look, we're not gonna pretend we're the biggest firm in Toronto. But what we've built over the years is something we're genuinely proud of - a team that actually gets what keeps business owners up at night.

2003

The Beginning

Started with three lawyers, one shared assistant, and way too much coffee. We'd just left big corporate firms where clients were case numbers, not people. Figured there had to be a better way to do this - turns out we weren't wrong.

2008

The Recession Years

When everything fell apart, our clients needed us more than ever. We worked out payment plans, took equity stakes, did whatever made sense. Half our competitors folded. We grew. That taught us something important about loyalty going both ways.

2015

Expansion & Specialization

Moved into the Bay Street offices. Added our litigation practice because frankly, too many of our corporate clients were getting pushed around in disputes. We wanted lawyers on our team who'd actually fight when it mattered, not just draft memos.

2020-2021

Pandemic Pivot

Yeah, we went remote like everyone else. But we also restructured about forty businesses, helped clients access emergency funding, and drafted more force majeure clauses than anyone should have to. Weird time, but we showed up.

2025

Today & Tomorrow

We're now seventeen lawyers strong, handling everything from startups to multi-million dollar M&A deals. Still answer our own phones most of the time. Still think that matters. We've learned a lot, but we're still figuring things out alongside our clients.

Our Partners

The folks who've been steering this ship. Each brings something different to the table, which is kinda the point.

Catherine Stalorvynth

Founded the firm after 12 years at a Bay Street giant. Corporate law's her thing - she's closed deals worth over $2B. Actually reads contracts for fun, which we find concerning but useful.

Catherine Stalorvynth

Managing Partner

Corporate Law & M&A

Marcus Vyndale

Joined in 2009, made partner in 2015. He's the one you want when things go sideways. Won 83% of his commercial litigation cases last year. Former Crown prosecutor, so he knows how the other side thinks.

Marcus Vyndale

Litigation Partner

Commercial Litigation

Jennifer Lao

Our IP specialist who joined in 2017. Worked in-house at two tech companies before private practice. She gets the startup world because she's lived it. Also runs our employment law practice.

Jennifer Lao

Partner

IP & Employment Law

What We Stand For

Not your typical mission statement BS. These are things we actually try to live by, even when it's inconvenient.

Straight Talk

We don't hide behind legal jargon when plain English works better. If something's a bad idea, we'll tell you. If we don't know, we'll say that too. Honesty builds better relationships than fancy words.

Actually Responsive

We know waiting days for a callback is frustrating as hell. Most emails get answered within a few hours. Urgent stuff? Call us. We keep our phones on because that's literally part of the job.

Transparent Billing

You'll know what things cost upfront. No surprise bills with vague entries. We track time in real increments, not rounded-up nonsense. And yeah, we've fired clients who weren't a good fit rather than rack up fees.

Team Mentality

We're not just your lawyers - we're part of your team. That means understanding your business, not just the legal issue. Sometimes the best legal advice is actually business advice, and we're not afraid to give it.

Risk Management

Business isn't about avoiding all risk - it's about understanding it. We help you see what could go wrong so you can make informed decisions. Sometimes the aggressive move is the right one, sometimes it isn't.

Long-Term Focus

We're not looking for quick wins that hurt you later. Half our clients have been with us for over a decade. That happens when you actually care about their long-term success, not just this month's billables.

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Why Choose Us

Here's the deal - there are bigger firms, flashier firms, firms with more marble in their lobbies. But if you want lawyers who'll actually pick up the phone, who remember your business without checking their notes, and who treat your problems like they're their own? That's what we do.

We're big enough to handle complex transactions and serious litigation. Small enough that you're not just a file number. We've worked with everyone from two-person startups to publicly-traded companies, and the approach is the same - figure out what you actually need, then deliver it without the drama.

Real Experience

Our lawyers have been in the trenches. We've seen deals blow up, watched litigation drag on, dealt with regulatory nightmares. That experience means we can usually see what's coming before you do.

Practical Solutions

We're not here to show off how smart we are. We're here to solve problems in ways that actually work for your business. Sometimes that's a 40-page contract, sometimes it's a handshake deal with the right protections.

Let's Talk About Your Business

First conversation's on us. No pressure, no sales pitch - just a real discussion about what you're dealing with and whether we're the right fit.

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