“We offer a full range of corporate commercial, real estate, and litigation legal services helping to facilitate our client’s day-to-day business or individual needs.”

GLG LLP is a boutique law firm located in downtown Toronto, offering expertise in corporate commercial law, real estate law, and civil litigation. The firm was founded by experienced Bay Street lawyers who combine the knowledge and skill of large law firms with the personalized service typically found in smaller practices. GLG LLP offers complete law services, and its partners are simultaneously barristers and solicitors, so they can thoroughly own the case from beginning to end. The practical and cost-effective approach for the firm has led many businesses into engage GLG LLP as their law firm of choice, depending solely on its expertise in executing various legal issues.

Areas of Expertise

Real estate law

GLG LLP offers the full range of real estate services for individuals and business clients in the Greater Toronto Area. The firm has specialized competence in residential and commercial transactions, including comprehensive review and drafting of documents as well as support through purchases, sales, and leases. Their expert lawyers assist in complex transactions that ensure their clients minimize risk while reaping maximum benefit. With extensive experience working with vendors, purchasers, and property owners, they ensure smooth closings and offer advice on title insurance policies, refinancing, and other essential real estate matters.

Moreover, GLG LLP has gained experience in commercial leasing, helping small business owners and property owners to negotiate the best lease terms. The firm's lawyers carefully review the lease, address due diligence, and handle landlord-tenant disputes, ensuring that the interests of both parties are well protected. Whether for a one-time lease agreement or ongoing support, GLG LLP provides reliable counsel to facilitate long-term business success.

Lastly, the commercial real estate practice at GLG LLP is regarded highly. The practice of this firm has specialization in purchase and sale agreements, mortgages, refinancing, and secured lending. Its lawyers represent a diverse group of clients, including corporate, retail, and cannabis sectors. It gives detailed legal advice on complicated transactions of real estate and can help manage commercial disputes if need be, providing solid support through the process.

Business Law

The business lawyers at GLG LLP specialize in providing practical and strategic legal advice to all types and sizes of businesses, whether small startups or multinationals. Their services aim to provide businesses with guidance on complex legal issues while controlling risks, allowing the growth of companies to be matched by the control of financial and regulatory obligations. The lawyers develop long-term relationships with clients, providing personalized service and open communication to give each business the attention it deserves.

GLG LLP also advises businesses on the sale and purchase of businesses and corporations. The transactions are usually complex with financial, real property, and tax considerations. Experienced lawyers in the firm offer the best advice to protect the interests of clients and reduce risks in business acquisitions or sales. They ensure that all aspects of the deal are handled efficiently and securely.

The firm is also very strong in providing legal services for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). M&A transactions are highly complex and require strategic planning, accurate business valuation, and careful negotiation. GLG LLP's M&A lawyers assist businesses throughout the process, from initial strategy formulation to post-deal due diligence. They offer expert legal counsel, ensuring that businesses achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing risk. With their comprehensive and analytical approach, GLG LLP helps clients make decisions amid significant corporate transitions.

Litigation

GLG LLP offers the best litigation services to its clients. The firm delivers efficient litigation representation in courts at competitive rates. GLG LLP's litigation partner, Ryan Kerr, brings experience from one of Canada's leading firms, ensuring that litigation matters are handled efficiently with bold courtroom strategies and strong negotiation skills.

The firm specializes in employment litigation, assisting both employers and employees with workplace disputes. Ryan Kerr has experience in different methods of dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, which he uses to help clients find the most cost-effective and efficient solution.

GLG LLP also deals with breach of contract cases in which they provide legal representation for their clients in cases of agreements being violated. Its seasoned breach of contract lawyers make sure contracts are clear and enforceable. In disputes, the firm will work extra miles to get reasonable compensation or fair remedies in court to secure its clients' rights and interests in court.

David Goldberg - Founding Partner

David Goldberg is the Founding Partner at GLG LLP, where he focuses on corporate law with a wide-ranging business law practice. He advises businesses in a practical and effective manner in achieving their business objectives by offering services including mergers and acquisitions, commercial leases, corporate governance, and cannabis law. David has guided clients across different industries through complex transactions and strategic business decisions. Before joining GLG LLP, he worked at a leading national firm. Outside of law, David is passionate about cooking, photography, and exploring Toronto's restaurant scene. He holds a law degree from Western Law and a Bachelor of Arts in History.

“By leveraging our experience and knowledge, our lawyers are equipped to diligently protect your legal interests and provide unparalleled, tailored, and integrated advice to businesses and individuals alike, whether the client’s issues are simple or complex.”