Corporate, Startup & Venture Capital Lawyers in Toronto
Fauri Law is a Bay Street–based boutique corporate and venture law firm supporting founders, high-growth companies, and investors through the full lifecycle of building, scaling, and transforming businesses. We combine the precision of leading corporate practices with the agility and clarity of a modern boutique, delivering legal advice that is commercially intelligent, execution-focused, and aligned with real-world growth.
We focus on corporate structuring, venture financings, M&A, reorganizations, and technology-driven transactions—helping clients move from formation to capital raises, strategic deals, and complex multi-stakeholder corporate events with confidence.
Who we serve
- Startup and early-stage founders
- High-growth and emerging companies
- Venture funds, angel investors, and strategic acquirers
- Select mid-market and complex mandates requiring bespoke corporate support.
- Professionals, academics, and owners of specialized businesses
- US and International founders entering or expanding in Canada
While deeply engaged in the startup and innovation ecosystems, our practice is deliberately designed to also handle select complex mandates—including multi-party reorganizations, capital structure transformations, securities-related corporate matter, and cross border M&A transactions—reflecting our capacity to support companies as their needs evolve and increase in sophistication.
Practice Focus
Corporate & Commercial
- Incorporations, continuances, and reorganizations
- Shareholder, partnership, and joint venture agreements
- Corporate governance and board frameworks
- Founder alignment, team structuring, and growth planning
- Essential commercial contracts and recurring operational agreements
Venture Capital & Financing
- SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred share financings
- Seed, angel, and early Series rounds
- Investor rights, cap table engineering, and deal execution
- Due diligence preparation and transaction support
M&A and Strategic Transactions
- Share and asset purchase transactions
- Internal reorganizations and recapitalizations
- Technology and IP transfers, spin-outs, carve-outs
- Founder buyouts and strategic exit preparation
Technology, IP & AI-Focused Work
- IP assignment, licensing, and commercialization
- SaaS, data, and platform agreements
- AI governance frameworks and responsible AI policies
- •Contracting for AI-enabled products and services
In addition to traditional corporate and transactional mandates, we offer Legal Plans and Workflow Kits—structured, transparent programs designed for founders, accelerators, and ecosystem partners. These programs provide predictable, outcome-driven legal support while preserving the sophistication and depth of a Bay Street-calibre corporate practice.
Legal Plans & Workflow Kits
Our Legal Plans and Workflow Kits reflect our commitment to supporting the broader startup and innovation ecosystem.
These structured programs simplify complex legal workflows, such as incorporation, founder alignment, team setup, financing readiness, shareholder updates—into clear, transparent, and predictable frameworks.
They complement (not replace) our traditional corporate and transactional work and express our long-term vision: becoming a trusted legal partner to universities, accelerators, venture funds, and innovation hubs, supporting founders at scale while preserving tailored, high-quality corporate advice.
What Sets Us Apart
Experienced Leadership
Led by Khaled El Fauri—a corporate lawyer with nearly two decades of experience in private practice and in-house roles—we provide precise, business-focused legal support across corporate structuring, venture financings, M&A, reorganizations, and technology-driven transactions.
Bay Street Location
Located at 100 King St W, Suite 5700, we operate in the heart of Toronto’s business and financial district, serving clients within Canada’s leading corporate and innovation ecosystem.
Innovation & Hub416
In parallel with our legal practice, we are developing Hub416, an AI-enabled legal OS designed to enhance contract analysis, workflow efficiency, and document generation. This innovation informs how we deliver our work today through structured, modern systems that support clarity and execution.
Cross-Border Corporate Perspective
We support clients with business interests in Canada, the U.S., and the UAE. This includes Canadian structuring for U.S. founders, Canadian companies expanding into the U.S., and corporate matters involving the UAE through our licensed UAE law firm.
Trusted by Clients
Rated 5/5 on Google Reviews
“Attentive, responsive, and truly expert—Fauri Law exceeded our expectations during a complex restructuring.” – Amir A. – Co-Founder, Digital Mobility Inc.
“Smooth, professional incorporation with clear guidance. Highly recommend for corporate legal support!” – Azita Karimi – Founder, Azita Attachment School Inc.
“Khaled understood my AI-driven business and tailored everything to match reality—not a generic template. Clear explanations, exceptional detail, and real support.” – Kevin Cassidy – Founder, Tender Nova AI Inc.
“Very hands-on, thoughtful, and a pleasure to work with” – Hanneke de Roo – MD Progress (McMaster Faculty)
“Prepared, patient, and thorough advice. Will absolutely trust Fauri Law for future needs.” – Todd Garvie – Business Owner
These voices reflect what we consider core to our identity: Bay Street–level corporate work with boutique attention, clarity, and genuine commitment.
Representative Work
Fauri Law’s capabilities are reflected in the range of corporate, venture, and restructuring matters we support. Our work spans incorporations and founder structuring, early-stage financings, commercial and technology agreements, and select complex reorganizations and multi-stakeholder transactions.
A detailed overview of recent matters—including high-impact transactions personally led by our founder—is available on our Representative Transactions page. Together, these engagements demonstrate our ability to support both early-stage companies and businesses navigating sophisticated corporate events.
Why Clients Choose Fauri Law
- Clear, actionable corporate guidance tailored to each client’s business
- Bay Street–level precision delivered through a modern boutique model
- Responsiveness, preparation, and genuine long-term partnership
- Trusted by founders, investors, and corporate teams across Canada and internationally
Get Started
Whether you are forming a new venture, preparing for a financing round, managing a restructuring, or navigating a cross-border corporate event, we make the onboarding process clear and efficient. We begin with a focused consultation to understand your objectives, assess your structure, and identify the legal steps required. From there, we tailor a scope—whether hourly or through one of our Legal Plans and Workflow Kits—to deliver the support your business needs with clarity, precision, and predictable execution.
If you’re ready to move forward, we’re ready to help.