We are the go-to corporate law specialists for innovative, entrepreneur-led companies in the GTHA — navigating growth transactions, ownership transitions, and governance challenges with Big Law expertise and none of the overhead.
"Big Law expertise. Boutique attention. Without the overhead, conflicts, or bureaucracy."
Kissack & Company occupies a distinctive position in the GTHA legal market. After 16 years advising entrepreneur-led companies, we've refined what it means to serve a business that's too complex for a generalist but too agile for a Big Law firm.
Our principal has operated businesses. That experience shapes how we approach every matter — with an understanding of what's personally and commercially at stake, not just what the documents say.
We understand the human element in every complex matter — not just the legal structure. Because the people involved matter as much as the documents.
We focus on closing transactions and resolving situations — not showcasing legal intelligence. Practical advice backed by experience and judgment.
Partner-level attention throughout. Fewer conflicts. Full team capability when complexity demands it — with systems and processes that scale with you.
Responsive, calming, and adaptable. We keep pace with fast-moving entrepreneurs — and make complexity understandable along the way.
You're protecting what you've built while pursuing what's possible. We focus the parties on the deal issues that matter and navigate the human dynamics to get your transaction closed — quickly.
You're planning what comes next while protecting legacy and relationships. We guide you through complexity by navigating the personal dynamics to create practical solutions that work for everyone.
Governance conflicts put everything you've built at risk. We bring focus to the core issues that matter for preserving value and find practical solutions that allow your business to move forward.
There's a distinct segment of entrepreneur-led companies that are too complex for generalists and too agile for Big Law. They're above $5M in revenue — complex enough to need specialized counsel — but below $20M, not yet bringing legal expertise in-house.
Our ideal clients are owner-operators, founders, and family business leaders who are innovative, growth-oriented, and aggressive about seizing opportunities. They make decisions quickly and value partners who can keep pace.
Market Overview · GTHA
Accountants
Trusted advisors who see financial complexity before legal complexity emerges — and refer when their clients need more than tax returns.
Lawyers
Practitioners who refer complex matters beyond their scope or that conflict with existing clients. We're the conflict-free specialist partner they trust.
Clients
Entrepreneurs who've navigated complex situations with us refer peer founders facing the same challenges. The best source of testimonials and ongoing work.
Investment Bankers & M&A Advisors
At the centre of Opportunities transactions. They value legal counsel that closes deals — not counsel that showcases intelligence and delays closings.
Family Offices
Advisors to wealthy families with operating businesses who need succession planning, governance frameworks, and discretion where estate and business intersect.
Private Equity Advisors
Portfolio companies in the lower middle market need counsel that understands value creation. We work across add-on acquisitions, equity structures, and exit preparation.
In the $5M–$20M transaction range, deals rarely fail on legal technicalities. They stall on human dynamics, misaligned expectations, and counsel that performs intelligence instead of driving outcomes. Here's what we've learned from hundreds of transactions.
Read ArticleThe most effective succession plans aren't built in the final year. They're built years earlier, when there's time to structure ownership, relationships, and governance thoughtfully.
ReadMost shareholder agreements are drafted in optimism. The best ones are drafted with an honest understanding of how partnerships evolve — and sometimes fracture.
ReadWhether you're navigating a growth transaction, planning a transition, or working through a governance challenge — we'd like to understand your situation and tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
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