About Richard

Richard Brooks is the managing partner of Brooks Business Lawyers, which he founded in 1999 to service the needs of Canadian businesses and their stakeholders. His practice is focused exclusively on business law, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, corporate finance, entrepreneurial services, commercial real estate, information technology and corporate strategy. Before founding the firm, he practiced international law in the Toronto office of Baker & McKenzie. He is also a serial entrepreneur and angel investor who has served on numerous non-profit and charity boards.

Practice areas

Business & Corporate Law Real Estate Law Technology & Startups

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Western Ontario
Undergraduate
York University, Bachelor of Arts

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