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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Startups & Emerging Companies

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Startups & Emerging Companies - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a renowned firm in the market. Its team has a notable ability to provide high-quality counsel to both investors and early-stage companies on a number of matters. The group is highlighted for its strength in advising clients on financings, restructurings and high-value acquisitions. The team supports clients across numerous sectors including technology, financial services and health sciences.

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Work Highlights

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  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon represented Staircase Ventures, a venture capital firm, as the lead investor in several seed financings.

Strengths

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  • Blakes stands out for its deep understanding of the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Its ability to combine commercial pragmatism with legal thoroughness is exceptional.

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  • Blakes gives practical advice, responsive support and is highly skilled at explaining complex issues well and addressing nuanced questions.

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  • Blakes has a rare combination of elite legal precision and practical, business-first thinking. The team doesn’t just identify legal risks, it provides clear, actionable solutions.

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  • Blakes is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and looks out for our best interests. The team is well-versed in industry standards.

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  • The Blakes team is exceptionally sharp and brings creative, outside the box thinking and a strong ability to understand commercial challenges.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    Christopher Jones

    Christopher Jones has a range of experience that includes the financing and governance of emerging companies, advising on transformative transactions such as sales, acquisitions and business combinations, as well as advising on key commercial agreements and other general corporate and securities law matters. He also has notable cross-border experience between Canada and the US.

    • Christopher Jones is very practical, takes time to understand business objectives and helps us find a path forward to get the deal done.

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    • Whether navigating simple or complex transactions or providing sound actionable advice, Chris consistently demonstrates deep knowledge of corporate law, making him an indispensable asset to our organisation and a deeply trusted partner.

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    • Christopher possesses a rare level of commercial vision that goes far beyond standard legal advice. His personal oversight and sophisticated approach ensure that every complex matter is handled with precision and strategic foresight.

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    • Chris is a very experienced lawyer, with an incredible reputation for being pragmatic, identifying the big issues in advance and coming up with a structure that works for everyone.

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    • Christopher looks out for our best interests and understands the business.

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  • Marko Trivun
    Marko Trivun

    Marko Trivun

    Toronto-based Marko Trivun focuses his practice on advising investors on growth-stage financings.

    • Marko provides thoughtful and nuanced advice.

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    • Marko Trivun is an exceptional lawyer who stands out for his combination of legal expertise, commercial acumen and client-focused approach.

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    • Marko is incredible. He actively thinks things through and provides a unique and valued perspective.

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    • It's always a pleasure engaging with Marko. He's very open and helpful while being knowledgeable and forward-looking.

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    • Marko is a service-oriented professional who truly cares about the clients he serves and their businesses.

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