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Norton Rose Fulbright

Startups & Emerging Companies

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Norton Rose Fulbright’s Canadian emerging business program offers accelerating technology companies and start-ups in complex global markets a way to move forward.

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Startups & Emerging Companies - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Norton Rose Fulbright is a full-service law firm held in high regard for its international reach, advising early-stage companies on a range of M&A, financing and IP matters. It is recognised for its expertise across various speciality areas within life sciences and technology, including biotech, fintech and big data as well as cannabis. The emerging tech services group acts for a range of clients including investors, startups and scale-ups. It has developed a particular niche in its representation of AI and machine learning technology startups.
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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright acted for the National Hockey League in connection with its CAD2.5 million convertible debenture investment in Interactive Entertainment Group Inc.

Strengths

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  • NRF strike a good balance between practical business sense and the law.

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  • They have a robust roster of highly adept professionals covering a wide range of expertise, ensuring strong and available support.

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  • NRF is praised for their pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and their ability to guide both sides through negotiations smoothly, helping transactions reach successful completion.

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  • They brought great experience and allowed us to come across as much bigger, more experience and sophisticated.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Vanessa Grant
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    Vanessa Grant

    Toronto-based Vanessa Grant leverages her experience in the tech and life sciences industries to advise emerging companies on corporate finance and corporate governance concerns, as well as acquisitions.

    • She is widely recognized as a market leader in M&A, corporate finance, and corporate governance, with particular expertise in life sciences and technology sectors.

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    • She really knows her stuff.

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  • Brigitte LeBlanc-Lapointe
    Brigitte LeBlanc-Lapointe

    Brigitte LeBlanc-Lapointe

    Ottawa-based Brigitte LeBlanc-Lapointe is a transactional lawyer who advises startup companies across the full lifecycle. She has particular expertise in IPOs, financing and M&A.

    • Brigitte has been incredible to work with.

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    • Brigitte is very experienced and has excellent communication skills.

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