our practice

Darryl is a graduate from  South Africa and Ontario. He practises in the areas of corporate and commercial law, private equity, natural resources, corporate finance, real estate and alternative dispute resolution. Prior to starting his own firm, Darryl held the position as Of Counsel at two prominent 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 his practical knowledge gained by working with public company boards and is consistently recommended as a leading international lawyer by Who's Who Legal. He is also the recipient of the 2022 award for excellence in mining law by Lawyer Monthly.

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 technology and real estate sectors navigate the legal challenges surrounding financings and structures. He works closely with businesses to ensure compliance with privacy and securities laws, mitigate risk, and pursue opportunities for expansion.

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.