Lawyers

Darryl is a dual-qualified lawyer in Ontario and South Africa.  He practises in the areas of corporate finance and commercial law, energy, natural resources, real estate,  public interest matters and  investigations. Prior to setting up his own practice, he was a founder of the South African office of a large multinational firm and subsequently went on to become counsel at two other Bay Street multinational firms. He has advised on a number of high profile mergers and acquisitions and public financings including the merger between PetroCanada and Suncor ($55bn), the IPO of Pelawan ($165m), First Uranium ($233m) amongst others. He advises family offices and private equity funds on structured investments and has advised sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East.   Darryl brings a wealth of real-world experience to the table having sat on a number of public and private company boards. He has consistently been recognized as a leading international lawyer in the independent Who's Who of Lawyers and Lexology, and a recipient of the Lawyer Monthly award for excellence in Mining Law. Darryl has previously held an executive seat on the Law Society of Ontario's Natural Resources Section and has had a selection of papers published in prestigious journals.

Christian is a highly skilled lawyer with a diverse legal practice focused on technology, real estate, and natural resources law. With over 5 years of experience, he combines deep industry knowledge with a strategic approach to help clients navigate the complexities of these rapidly evolving sectors. In the tech space, Christian advises startups, established companies, and investors on a range of issues, from intellectual property protection and data privacy compliance to complex software licensing, financing, and venture capital transactions.

In real estate, Christian has successfully represented developers, investors, and corporate clients in transactions involving commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties. His expertise extends to contract negotiations, due diligence, zoning, and land use planning, ensuring that clients can confidently move forward in acquiring, developing, and managing their properties.

Additionally, Christian is dedicated to helping global clients in the natural resources sector navigate the legal challenges surrounding environmental regulations, sustainable resource management, and energy development. He works closely with businesses to ensure compliance with environmental laws, mitigate risk, and pursue opportunities in renewable energy and natural resource conservation.

With a reputation for excellence, Christian is known for delivering practical, results-driven legal counsel. He is committed to fostering long-term relationships with clients by providing personalized service and innovative legal strategies tailored to meet their business objectives.