Who We Really Are

Background

Started my career at a big Bay Street firm where I spent three years watching good lawyers waste time on bureaucracy instead of helping clients. In 2008, I took the leap and founded Pyrelith Enclave with the idea that corporate law didn't have to be soul-crushing.

Got my JD from Osgoode Hall in 2005, and honestly learned more about business law from my first five startup clients than I ever did in school. These days I focus on corporate governance, business formation, and making sure our clients don't step on legal landmines they didn't even know existed.

What Drives Me

Love working with founders who have that "I'm gonna build something" energy. Been through enough business cycles to know what legal structures actually matter and which ones are just expensive paperwork.

Outside the office, I'm probably running along the waterfront trail or trying to convince my teenagers that yes, contract law can be interesting.

Background

Spent five years as a patent examiner at CIPO before switching to private practice. Turns out I got tired of rejecting applications and wanted to help innovators actually get their patents through.

Joined Pyrelith in 2010 and built out our IP practice from scratch. Got both a JD and a Master's in Engineering, which helps when I'm dealing with highly technical patents - I can actually understand what the inventors are talking about.

Specialties

Patent prosecution, trademark strategy, licensing agreements, and IP litigation when things go sideways. Also do a lot of freedom-to-operate analyses for companies launching new products.

The best part of this job is seeing an idea go from napkin sketch to registered patent to actual product in the market. That progression never gets old.

When I'm not buried in patent claims, you'll find me coaching youth hockey or attempting to brew decent beer in my garage.

Background

Did my MBA at Rotman before law school because I wanted to understand business from both sides. Best decision I ever made - helps me speak the language of both lawyers and business owners.

Joined Pyrelith as a junior associate in 2015 and made partner in 2021. Now I lead our M&A practice and spend most of my time structuring deals, negotiating purchase agreements, and doing due diligence that actually uncovers the skeletons in the closet.

What I Do

Mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and complex commercial contracts. Also handle a lot of shareholder disputes and buy-sell agreements.

Here's the thing about M&A - it's not just about the legal docs. It's understanding what the buyer really wants, what the seller's worried about losing, and finding creative ways to bridge that gap. The best deals are ones where everyone walks away feeling like they won.

Outside work, I'm usually at spin class, reading thriller novels, or planning my next travel adventure. Just got back from Iceland and I'm already itching for the next trip.