Startups & Emerging Companies
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
About
Provided by Torys LLP
We work closely with players across the emerging companies ecosystem. Whether on standalone projects or ongoing assignments, we support early- to late-stage technology growth companies in all aspects of the creation, acquisition and commercialization of their business. We help founders determine when and how much to fundraise, how to achieve the right economic structure, how to think about board and control issues and how to successfully navigate different stages of growth. Scaling often includes a U.S. strategy, and our team works side by side with entrepreneurs and their teams as they navigate the nuances of going cross-border.
We also help investors realize their investment strategies in high-growth companies. We bring together leading transactional and sector knowledge from across the firm to advise VC funds, strategic investors, private equity funds and other institutional investors. From fund formation and shareholder arrangements to buyouts and other exits, we work closely with investors on some of their most innovative work in Canada, the U.S. and internationally.
Chambers Review
Torys's startups and emerging companies practice group advises early-stage technology companies on all issues arising from developing their business. The team also provides frequent advice to venture capital funds and other institutional investors on their investment into emerging companies.
Work Highlights
- The Torys team advised Maverix Private Equity on the CAD260 million growth funding of Miovision Technologies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team’s ability to understand business needs, risks, no-go areas and what is important is very strong. The lawyers take all these things into consideration to advise on the best pathway forward."
"Every question I’ve had has been met with the best advice."
"The team at Torys has consistently demonstrated a thorough understanding of legal intricacies and has successfully navigated challenging scenarios with skill and expertise."
"The team’s ability to understand business needs, risks, no-go areas and what is important is very strong. The lawyers take all these things into consideration to advise on the best pathway forward."
"Every question I’ve had has been met with the best advice."
"The team at Torys has consistently demonstrated a thorough understanding of legal intricacies and has successfully navigated challenging scenarios with skill and expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Konata Lake is the head of the emerging companies and venture capital group at Torys. He is noted for his ability to advise both venture capital investors and startup companies on investments, joint ventures and acquisitions, among other issues.
"Konata Lake has been a great partner to our company and has helped us through complicated transactions."
"Konata is responsive and helpful in helping to find a legal strategy to accomplish business initiatives."
"Konata Lake is a pleasure to work with. He is super-smart, relatable and a problem solver."
Mohammed Muraj advises startups and investors on exits and financings, with notable expertise in the technology sector.
"Mohammed provided excellent counsel from a commercial perspective, concretely categorising and gauging the appropriate risks and commercial issues for us to weigh in on."
"Mohammed is exceptionally diligent, always responsive and approachable, with a keen sense of commercial awareness and risk management caution."
Tyler Cassack assists emerging companies and venture capital investors with a range of issues, including financing transactions.
"Tyler is incredible to work with. He is knowledgeable, empathetic, smart and cares about the problems I'm trying to solve."
"Tyler is an excellent lawyer. His knowledge and deal experience far exceed his years of experience."
Ranked Lawyers at
Torys LLP
Nationwide - Canada