About

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We work closely with players across the emerging companies ecosystem. Whether on standalone projects or ongoing assignments, we support early- to late-stage technology growth companies in all aspects of the creation, acquisition and commercialization of their business. We help founders determine when and how much to fundraise, how to achieve the right economic structure, how to think about board and control issues and how to successfully navigate different stages of growth. Scaling often includes a U.S. strategy, and our team works side by side with entrepreneurs and their teams as they navigate the nuances of going cross-border.


We also help investors realize their investment strategies in high-growth companies. We bring together leading transactional and sector knowledge from across the firm to advise VC funds, strategic investors, private equity funds and other institutional investors. From fund formation and shareholder arrangements to buyouts and other exits, we work closely with investors on some of their most innovative work in Canada, the U.S. and internationally.

Chambers Review

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Startups & Emerging Companies - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Torys's startups and emerging companies practice group advises early-stage technology companies on all issues arising from developing their business. The team also provides frequent advice to venture capital funds and other institutional investors on their investment into emerging companies.

Work Highlights

  • Torys advised Clutch Technologies Inc., of significant online retailers of pre-owned vehicles, in its CAD23 million convertible bridge note financing led by iA Financial Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Konata Lake
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Konata Lake
Head of Startups & Emerging Companies
2
Band 2
Konata Lake is the head of the emerging companies and venture capital group at Torys. He is noted for his ability to advise both venture capital investors and startup companies on investments, joint ventures and acquisitions, among other issues.

Konata is quite calm and reflective, and hands on. He really seems to know what the market standard is and what is going on in Canada, this gave us a lot of confidence going into different setups.

He has useful connections, always responds right away, and I completely trust him to get me through complex issues.

We have a high degree of appreciation for both his professionalism and expertise.

Konata also had a very sophisticated sense of the market and his extensive experience inspired confidence.

Mohammed Muraj
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Mohammed Muraj
U
Up and Coming

Mohammed Muraj advises startups and investors on exits and financings, with notable expertise in the technology sector.

Mohammed is an amazing lawyer and anyone would be lucky to have him in his corner.

We rely heavily on his support, and his contributions are greatly valued.

Tyler Cassack
Tyler Cassack
Associates to watch

Tyler Cassack assists emerging companies and venture capital investors with a range of issues, including financing transactions.

Tyler is wonderful to work with.

Tyler is timely and available.

He has professionalism, attention to detail, and legal expertise.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Nationwide - Canada

Startups & Emerging Companies

Konata Lake
2
Konata Lake
Head of Startups & Emerging Companies
2
Band 2
Mohammed Muraj
U
Mohammed Muraj
U
Up and Coming
Tyler Cassack
Tyler Cassack
Associates to watch

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