A. About the Firm
What type of firm is Fauri Law?
Fauri Law is a boutique corporate and transactional law firm focused on venture, growth, and complex advisory matters. We advise founders, investors, and institutions on matters where judgment, execution quality, and structuring decisions materially affect outcomes.
What area do you advise on?
Our practice includes:
- Venture financings
- Business formation and structuring
- Governance and shareholder matters
- Mergers and acquisitions
- IP and technology transactions
- Commercial agreements
- Ongoing strategic advisory
These areas reflect what we advise on; how that advice is delivered depends on the matter.
Who do you typically work with?
We work with:
- Founders and management teams
- Venture-backed and growth-stage companies
- Investors and boards
- Select institutional and cross-border clients
We work selectively and are not the right fit for every matter.
Are you a full-service firm?
No. We are intentionally focused. Our value lies in senior-led advisory and transactional work, not breadth for its own sake. Where additional expertise is required, we coordinate with trusted specialists.
Do you work with early-stage companies?
Yes. We regularly advise early-stage companies, particularly where decisions made early have long-term legal, governance, or financing implications.
Do you also advise later-stage or institutional clients?
Yes. We advise on later-stage financings, restructurings, M&A transactions, and complex governance matters, including cross-border work.
Where are you based?
Our headquarters are in Toronto, on Bay Street. We also operate a branch office in Dubai, UAE, supporting cross-border and international mandates
How do you approach fees?
Fees depend on scope, complexity, and delivery structure. Some matters are handled on an hourly or scoped basis; others may be structured or fixed where appropriate. Fee discussions follow initial alignment.
How do I start conversation?
Use Start Here to share a brief overview of your situation. We review submissions and follow up with proposed next steps where appropriate.
B. How we deliver
How do you deliver legal services?
We deliver legal services through a flexible, advisory-first model that adapts to the nature of each matter:
- Bespoke, partner-led advisory for complex or judgment-driven matters
- Structured support (such as Legal Plans) for ongoing or recurring needs
- Defined workflow engagements (Workflow Kits) for specific, repeatable legal tasks
- Hybrid approaches that combine bespoke advisory with structured components where appropriate
The delivery model is selected after understanding the context, scope, and risk profile of the matter.
How does your advisory model work?
Our advisory work is delivered through:
- Partner-led counsel with direct senior involvement
- Bespoke analysis and drafting tailored to the specific facts and risks of each matter
- Scoped or ongoing engagements, depending on complexity and objectives
- Judgment-driven decision-making, not predefined processes
This is the core of our practice.
What is Structure Support?
Structured support refers to defined, lawyer-led ways of delivering legal services where structure adds clarity or predictability, including:
- Legal Plans for ongoing or recurring legal needs, providing a structured framework for continued advisory support
- Workflow Kits for specific, well-defined legal tasks or processes, delivered on a fixed scope
- Customized drafting and advice, never templates
- Senior, partner-led oversight throughout the engagement
- Flexibility to combine structured components with bespoke advisory as circumstances evolve
Structured support is introduced selectively and is designed to support sound legal judgment—not replace it.
When is Structured Support appropriate?
Structured support is appropriate where legal needs are predictable, repeatable, or aligned with a company’s lifecycle stage. It is introduced to bring clarity and execution discipline, while preserving access to senior legal judgment. Where matters require deeper nuance or strategic decision-making, we proceed through bespoke advisory engagements.
What is the Launch Plan, and when it is used?
The Launch Plan is a comprehensive formation engagement designed to properly establish a company at the outset. It covers incorporation, initial governance, founder equity, and foundational legal setup.
The Launch Plan is:
- Used at formation
- A one-time engagement
- Often paired with Workflow Kits and ongoing support once the company is operational
What are Legal Plans, and how to they work?
Legal Plans are designed for ongoing legal support and define a company’s legal capacity over time. Plans are aligned to company stage and scale as activity and complexity increase.
Plans typically combine:
- Included Workflow Kits (where appropriate)
- Structured annual counsel hours for strategic advisory, negotiation, and custom drafting
- Ongoing access to senior legal oversight
Plans are designed to evolve as a company grows. Plans scale based on:
- Volume of legal activity (number of Workflow Kits)
- Depth of advisory support (structured counsel hours)
Plans are not defined by feature gating or restricted access to compliance tools. Additional kits or advisory work can be added as needed.
How are Workflow Kits used?
Workflow Kits are discrete, fixed-scope legal engagements for specific lifecycle events or operational needs. They standardize execution for well-defined workflows while remaining fully lawyer-prepared and customized.
Workflow Kits may be:
- Included within certain Legal Plans
- Purchased standalone
- Added to any plan as needs arise
They are used where scope is clear and outcomes are well-defined.
What role do counsel hours play?
Structured counsel hours are included in Legal Plans to support:
- Strategic consultation
- Negotiation and judgment-heavy decisions
- Custom drafting beyond standard workflows
Where needs exceed included hours or fall outside structured scope, additional advisory work is scoped separately
Can structured support and bespoke advisory be combined?
Yes. Many engagements are hybrid. Structured components handle execution for defined workflows, while bespoke advisory addresses strategy, risk, and complex decision-making as circumstances evolve.
How do legal Plans differ from traditional advisory engagaments?
Legal Plans are designed for ongoing or recurring needs where a structured framework is helpful. They complement traditional advisory work by providing continuity and clarity, while remaining lawyer-led and tailored to the client’s circumstances.
Where can I learn more about Legal Plans and Workflow Kits ?
Overview pages are available for those who wish to explore them in more detail. We typically introduce these options contextually, where relevant.
C. How Engagement Run
How do engagements typically begin?
Most matters start with an initial submission through Start Here. We review the information and suggest next steps, which may include an introductory conversation. Not every inquiry requires a call.
Do you offer fixed fee?
Fee structures depend on scope and complexity. Some matters are scoped or fixed where appropriate; others are handled on an hourly basis. We discuss options after initial alignment.
How do I start conversation?
Use Start Here to share a brief overview of your situation. We review submissions and follow up with proposed next steps where appropriate.
Are all inquiries accepted?
No. We work selectively. If a matter falls outside our scope or capacity, we will let you know promptly.
How is scope defined?
Scope is defined after initial alignment. Depending on the matter, this may be a narrowly scoped mandate, an ongoing advisory relationship, or a hybrid approach combining bespoke advice with structured components.
How are fees structured?
Fees are structured based on scope, complexity, and delivery model.
- Bespoke advisory and transactional work is typically handled on an hourly or scoped basis, reflecting the judgment and nuance required.
- Structured support, such as Legal Plans or Workflow Kits, is fixed-fee where scope and outcomes can be clearly defined.
- Hybrid engagements may combine fixed-fee execution for defined workflows with hourly or scoped advisory for strategic matters.
Fee options are discussed after the scope is clearly understood. Structured pricing is used to support predictability—not to limit legal judgment.
Can an engagement evolve over time?
Yes. Many engagements begin narrowly and expand as circumstances change. Scope and fees are revisited as needed to remain aligned with the matter.
What information do you need to get started?
High-level context is sufficient at the outset. Detailed documentation is requested only after alignment and when relevant to the mandate.