Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Business Law Partner in Toronto
Brooks Business Lawyers provides strategic business advice and legal services tailored to entrepreneurs and corporations at all growth stages. With over two decades of experience, our Bay Street-trained team delivers practical solutions for business structuring, transactions, corporate finance, and dispute resolution. We prioritize flexibility in pricing models, including hourly rates, flat fees, and success-based arrangements, while maintaining a client-centric approach.Our track record includes advising prominent Canadian technology companies from inception to acquisition. We combine legal expertise with business acumen to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments and achieve long-term success through proactive counsel and value-driven service.
Services
Business Law
Corporate Finance
Employment Law
Start-Ups
Transactions
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience advising Canadian technology entrepreneurs
- Our Bay Street-trained lawyers provide hands-on business and legal expertise
- We implement flexible fee structures tailored to client needs
- Our team acts as external in-house counsel for growing businesses
- We maintain a 100% client-recommended status through proven results
What people say
Top-notch
Value driven
Highly recommended
Exceptional counsel
Trusted advisor
Services
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business law services including entity formation, contract negotiation, and transactional support. Our lawyers help structure partnerships, corporations, and joint ventures while maintaining corporate records. We specialize in resolving shareholder disputes and developing business succession plans for privately-held companies.
Corporate Finance
Our corporate finance practice assists businesses with capital raising, investment transactions, and financial structuring. We represent both companies and investors in private equity deals, venture capital financing, and public-private partnerships. Our team ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing financial arrangements for growth-oriented businesses.
Start-Ups
We support emerging companies with legal frameworks for success, including incorporation, intellectual property protection, and investor agreements. Our services cover seed funding rounds, Series A+ financing, and exit strategies. We provide ongoing counsel for technology startups and entrepreneurs navigating regulatory requirements in competitive markets.
Transactions
Our transactional team manages business purchases, sales, and mergers from due diligence through closing. We handle asset acquisitions, share purchases, and complex corporate reorganizations. Our lawyers negotiate terms, prepare documentation, and ensure compliance with Canadian securities laws for both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Employment Law
We advise employers on employment contracts, workplace policies, and regulatory compliance. Our services include drafting termination agreements, managing human resources issues, and resolving employment disputes. We help businesses establish compliant practices while protecting their interests in labor-related matters.
People
Richard Brooks
Founder & Lead Lawyer
Richard Brooks has advised Canadian entrepreneurs for over 20 years, specializing in business law and corporate transactions. He has guided technology companies through growth phases and acquisitions while maintaining a client-focused approach to legal counsel.
Shane Altbaum
Corporate Lawyer
Shane Altbaum provides corporate legal services with focus on business structuring and commercial agreements. He assists clients with regulatory compliance and transactional matters while maintaining a practical approach to legal solutions.
Mekhriban Mamedova
Legal Counsel
Mekhriban Mamedova specializes in corporate governance and business transactions. She advises clients on contract negotiations, corporate records maintenance, and regulatory compliance while supporting the firm's commitment to practical legal solutions.
Maika Valera
Business Lawyer
Maika Valera assists entrepreneurs with business formation, financing arrangements, and corporate governance. She provides ongoing legal support for growing companies while focusing on practical solutions that align with business objectives.
Questions
What areas of law does Brooks Business Lawyers specialize in?
We focus on business law, corporate finance, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and startup legal services for Canadian businesses.
How do you structure your legal fees?
We offer flexible pricing including hourly rates, flat fees, success fees, and equity arrangements tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you work with international business transactions?
Yes, we handle cross-border transactions and provide legal counsel for international corporate matters alongside domestic services.
What industries do you typically work with?
While we work across sectors, we have particular expertise in technology, financial services, and entrepreneurial ventures.
How quickly can I expect a response from your team?
We prioritize timely communication and typically respond to client inquiries within one business day or sooner for urgent matters.
Can you assist with both startup and established businesses?
Yes, we provide legal services for businesses at all stages from incorporation to complex corporate transactions.
