We can help your company with a wide range of artificial intelligence law needs, including:

• AI/ML compliance program design and implementation

• Regulatory assessments and ongoing regulatory landscape analysis

• Review of algorithmic bias

• Evaluation of AI impacts for intellectual property protection

• Management of data

• Identification and assessment of legal and regulatory issues during product development and launch

• Development of AI usage policies for your organization

CounselPro supports with mergers & acquisition, reorganizations, corporate finance and commercial contracts. We help companies with a wide range of mergers & acquisitions law needs, including:

• Acquisitions

• Agreement review and negotiation

• Due diligence and negotiations

• Mergers

• New business policy framework development

• Notice and consent support

• Obligation termination

• Process development

• Post-deal contract review and remediation

• Risk assessment

• Supplemental documentation and deal support

• Term review and negotiation

• Endorsement agreement review

CounselPro helps companies with a wide range of regulatory & compliance law needs, including:

• Antitrust and competition

• Bribery and corruption: ABC provisions, legal education training and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

• Consumer protection regulation

• Data privacy: GDPR, CCPA, Brazil Privacy Act, EU ePrivacy, and more

• Environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance: RCRA, CAA, CWA, OSHA

• Financial Services regulation and compliance: AML and KYC, LIBOR, IM5/6, and more

• Healthcare and life sciences regulation and compliance: drug approvals, HIPAA

• International trade and sanctions

We use clear, business-focused language in drafting transactional agreements including software development, software as a service (SaaS), subscription agreements, master service agreements and statements of work (SOWs), licensing, online e-commerce agreements, and terms of use for website and application-based businesses and organizations.

We represent and assist vendors of specialized software products, solutions, and services with all aspects of industry specific IT contracting drafting, review and negotiation. We have expertise in all areas and aspects of information technology focused transactions and relationships including:

• managed cloud services

• cross-platform data collection and management

• software development and licensing

• configuration and integration

• website and application development and deployment

• terms of service and privacy policies

• master services agreements and SOWs

• consulting services

• chatbot development, deployment and support

• support service level agreements

• reseller agreements

• government procurement and sales

We handle an array of intellectual property issues for our clients from beginning to end. We are experienced in drafting agreements, filing applications to register copyright and trademark interests, and representing our clients in intellectual property litigation if necessary. We frequently advise clients on the protection and enforcement of their intellectual property rights in the following areas:

• Copyrights

• Trademarks

• Confidential Information

• Trade Secrets

Personal Information & Privacy Legislation – PIPEDA, PHIPA, FIPPA, CASL and Privacy Act

As part of our role in assisting with the day-to-day operations of our clients’ businesses and maintaining compliance with applicable law, we:

• Prepare privacy policies

• Assist in the implementation of appropriate privacy practices

• Conduct privacy audits

• Resolve privacy complaints

• Provide opinions on the permissible collection, use and disclosure of personal information

• Act on applications for disclosure of information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

• Conduct appeals of decisions of the Privacy Commissioner

• Act on behalf of our clients with respect to the filing of or responding to complaints made to the Federal Privacy Commissioner under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

• Ensure that clients are aware of their compliance obligations under an array of Canadian legislation, including:

  • PIPEDA – federal legislation that governs how private-sector companies and not-for-profit organizations engaging in commercial activities can handle personal information;

  • Privacy Act –  federal legislation that protects personal information in the hands of the federal government;

  • Personal Health Information Protection Act – Ontario legislation that governs how health information custodians can handle personal health information;

  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act – Ontario legislation which applies to the provincial government of Ontario, universities, colleges, hospitals, and designated agencies; and

  • Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation – federal anti-spam legislation that protects consumers and businesses from the misuse of digital technology.

We can help your company with a wide range of data privacy & cybersecurity law needs, including:

• Data breach preparedness and incident response plans

• Data mapping, gap assessment, and system inventory

• Data privacy contract clause creation

• Data privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA)

• Data privacy management

• Data privacy policies and procedures

• Data privacy regulatory response (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, Schrems II...)

• Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)

• Third-party data-sharing agreements

• Privacy by design and privacy by default implementation

Employment Contracts and Agreements

We have experience drafting and amending contracts, as well as helping our clients deal with contract disputes. We can assist with:

• Employment contracts, including offers of employment and employment policy manuals

• Independent contractor agreements

• Breach of non-competition, non-solicitation or confidentiality agreements

• Claims for wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, and unpaid compensation and commissions

• Severance negotiations and documents, including termination letters, records of employment and employee releases

We help employers and employees deal with difficult situations at work, including conflicts over being fired or terminating an employee. Our priority is to help maintain relationships and resolve challenging situations through negotiation.

Your On-Demand Legal Partner for Business Success

We serve as outside general counsel for businesses of all sizes, delivering comprehensive legal and strategic support across industries. From risk management to corporate governance, we help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and stay ahead.

• Legal Strategy & Advisory – Proactive legal insights to drive business growth.

• Risk Management & Compliance – Protecting your company from legal pitfalls.

• Corporate Governance – Structuring a strong foundation for success.

• Leadership & Stakeholder Communication – Aligning legal strategies with business goals.

• Contract Negotiation & Management – Securing the best terms with confidence.

• Crisis Management & Internal Investigations – Navigating challenges with expertise.

• Policy & Procedure Development – Creating frameworks for smooth operations.

Think of us as your trusted legal team—without the in-house overhead.