Brooks Business Lawyers
3 lawyers · Established 1999 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 764 handling Business & Corporate Law.
About Brooks Business Lawyers
Brooks Business Lawyers is a small business law firm in Toronto that Richard Brooks founded in 1999. Brooks earned a Bachelor of Arts from York University in 1989 and a law degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1993, then practiced international law in the Toronto office of Baker & McKenzie before starting the firm. The team today includes lawyers who trained on Bay Street and who also have hands-on experience building and running businesses of their own, and the practice sticks to business and corporate law, employment law, and commercial real estate rather than a broad general practice.
Much of the firm's work centers on advising entrepreneurs and privately held companies through mergers, acquisitions, and financings. Its disclosed transaction history spans dental practice acquisitions across the Greater Toronto Area, trucking and logistics deals, manufacturing sales, and equity financings, including for an esports company that went public. Brooks also runs an External In-House Counsel service, effectively acting as an outsourced legal department for businesses that don't have one of their own, and it bills through a mix of hourly, flat, and success-based fees depending on the matter.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Richard Brooks founded the firm in 1999 after practicing international law in the Toronto office of Baker & McKenzie.
- Richard Brooks holds a Bachelor of Arts from York University (1989) and a law degree from the University of Western Ontario (1993).
- A lawyer at the firm is a member of both the Law Society of Ontario and the Law Society of Alberta and holds a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School and an MBA from the University of Toronto.
- A lawyer at the firm has practiced law as a corporate lawyer in Toronto and the Kitchener/Waterloo region of Ontario since 2011 and holds a JD and an LLM from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, having previously worked as a senior corporate lawyer at BDO Law and TSX Trust.
In the community
- Richard Brooks has served on the boards of a number of nonprofit organizations and charities.
- A lawyer at the firm serves as a director and volunteer with several Toronto Jewish community organizations, including a synagogue congregation, an addiction support agency, and groups involved in Jewish causes and Holocaust remembrance education.
Fees & payment
Hourly
Flat fee
ContingencyLawyers 3
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School, University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario 3 of 3 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office is at 287 Macpherson Avenue in midtown Toronto, on a quieter stretch of the street between Summerhill and The Annex. Real estate listings describe the building as a Georgian-style brick and beam structure built around 1930 as the head office of Purity Flour Mills, since converted to office space.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Brooks Business Lawyers work with early stage start-ups or only established companies?
- Both. Brooks has supported founders and their companies from the start-up stage through to an eventual sale, and its entrepreneurial services work covers choosing a business structure, drafting shareholder and partnership agreements, and helping source debt or equity financing.
- Can Brooks act as our company's outside general counsel instead of hiring in-house?
- Yes. The firm offers an External In-House Counsel service for businesses that need ongoing legal support, from day to day contract and HR questions to M&A strategy and litigation coordination, without hiring a full-time in-house lawyer.
- Does the firm handle mergers and acquisitions for privately owned businesses?
- Yes, this is a core part of the practice. Brooks has advised on acquisitions and sales across sectors including dental practices, trucking and logistics companies, and manufacturers, guiding deals from due diligence through closing.
- What kind of fee arrangements does Brooks offer?
- The firm says it structures fees to fit the matter rather than relying only on hourly billing, using hourly rates, flat fees, success based fees, equity arrangements, or a hybrid of these depending on what a client needs.
- Does Brooks handle commercial real estate and leasing?
- Yes, commercial real estate and leasing is one of the firm's listed practice areas alongside business law, corporate finance, and employment law.
- Where is Brooks Business Lawyers located and how do I get in touch?
- The firm is based at 287 Macpherson Avenue, Suite 101, in Toronto, and can be reached at 416.920.2300 or toll free at 877.295.5682.
Where to find them
287 Macpherson Ave Ste 101, Toronto, ON M4V 1A4 · 416-920-2300
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