What we do

Three practice areas.
All partner-led.

Corporate law, employment law, and commercial real estate. Each led by a founding partner who has spent their entire career in that discipline.

Practice area

Corporate Law

M&A, shareholder agreements, corporate restructuring, and commercial contracts. Meridian's corporate practice covers the full range of transactions that growth-stage Ontario businesses encounter — from seed-stage incorporation to mid-market acquisitions.

Flat fee or hourly — quoted per matter

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Sarah Chen leads the corporate practice. She spent 18 years at McCarthy Tétrault advising on M&A transactions, corporate finance, and shareholder matters across Canada and the US before founding Meridian.

What we handle

  • M&A and asset purchases
  • Shareholder and founder agreements
  • Commercial contracts and NDAs
  • Corporate restructuring
  • Due diligence review
  • Incorporation and corporate maintenance

"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
Practice area

Employment Law

Employment agreements, wrongful dismissal defence, human rights matters, and workplace policy. Meridian's employment practice works exclusively with employers and executives — not on both sides of the same type of dispute.

Flat fee or hourly — quoted per matter

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David Okonkwo leads the employment practice. He built his career at Osler advising employers on complex employment matters and human rights proceedings before co-founding Meridian in 2018.

What we handle

  • Executive employment agreements
  • Wrongful dismissal defence
  • HR policy and compliance
  • Human rights proceedings
  • Workplace investigations
  • Non-solicitation and non-compete agreements

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

Mark D. — HR Director, Ontario Manufacturing Co.
Practice area

Commercial
Real Estate

Purchase and sale, leasing, development, and financing for commercial and mixed-use properties across Ontario. Flat fees available on standard transactions.

Flat fee on standard transactions

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Rachel Fournier leads the commercial real estate practice. She came to Meridian from Fasken, where she focused on development and leasing for commercial property clients across Ontario.

What we handle

  • Commercial purchase and sale
  • Lease negotiation and review
  • Development and financing
  • Mixed-use property transactions
  • Vendor and purchaser due diligence
  • Mortgage and security documentation

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

Not sure which area fits your situation?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll tell you which practice area applies to your matter — and whether Meridian is the right firm for it.

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