Toronto · Bay Street · Est. 2018

Precise Counsel.
No Overhead.

Boutique corporate law for Ontario businesses that can't afford to get it wrong. Every file handled by a partner, from open to close.

$800M+
In transactions closed
200+
Corporate clients
98%
Client retention
2018
Founded

Three areas.
One standard.

We work in corporate law, employment law, and commercial real estate. Every practice area is led by a founding partner who has spent their career in that discipline.

All Practice Areas

Corporate Law

M&A, shareholder agreements, corporate restructuring, and commercial contracts. From seed-stage incorporation to mid-market transactions.

Corporate practice

Employment Law

Employment agreements, wrongful dismissal defence, human rights matters, and workplace policy — for employers and executives.

Employment practice

Commercial Real Estate

Purchase and sale, leasing, development, and financing for commercial and mixed-use properties across Ontario.

Real estate practice

Partner-led, every time.

Partner-led files

Every Meridian file is owned by a partner from open to close. No hand-offs to junior associates. You get the senior lawyer's desk, not a filtered update through an associate.

Flat-fee arrangements

We offer flat fees on standard matters — shareholder agreements, commercial leases, employment agreements. You know the cost before we start. No billing surprises.

Bay Street experience

All three founding partners trained at McCarthy Tétrault, Osler, and Fasken before founding Meridian. Boutique setup, top-five firm experience.

What clients say.

Meridian handled our Series B shareholder agreement and the acquisition that followed. Clear advice, fast turnaround, no surprises on the invoice.

James T. CEO · Ontario SaaS Company

We've used three law firms in ten years. Meridian is the first one where I actually feel like the partner knows our business.

Priya S. Founder · Toronto E-Commerce Brand

The employment team was exceptional during a difficult wrongful dismissal matter. Professional, responsive, and the outcome was exactly what we needed.

Three partners.
One firm.

Meridian was founded by three lawyers who left Bay Street to build something better — a firm where partners stay on files and clients get real answers.

Meet the team
Sarah Chen
Founding Partner — Corporate

Formerly at McCarthy Tétrault. 18 years of M&A and corporate finance experience across Canada and the US.

David Okonkwo
Founding Partner — Employment

Formerly at Osler. Advises employers and executives on complex employment matters and human rights proceedings.

Rachel Fournier
Founding Partner — Real Estate

Formerly at Fasken. Leads the firm's commercial real estate practice with a focus on development and leasing.

Partner-led from
day one.

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll tell you whether we're the right fit — and if we are, you'll speak directly with the partner who will handle your matter.