Garfinkle Biderman LLP

Frequently asked questions

Does Garfinkle Biderman only act for large corporations, or does it work with small businesses too?

The firm says its corporate and commercial clients range from entrepreneurial start-ups and industry associations to large corporations and financial institutions, so smaller and growing businesses are part of its regular client base.

Can Garfinkle Biderman help a cannabis company with financing or a public listing?

The firm has a dedicated cannabis practice that advises licensed producers and both public and private cannabis companies on financing, mergers and acquisitions, and the continuous disclosure requirements that come with being a public company.

Does the firm handle legal work for cryptocurrency or blockchain businesses?

Yes. Garfinkle Biderman's cryptocurrency and blockchain team advises companies through financing, mergers and acquisitions, and stock exchange listings, working alongside the firm's securities and capital markets group.

Can Garfinkle Biderman act for both a franchisor and a franchisee?

The firm's franchise, licensing and distribution group works with franchisors, franchisees, area developers, master franchisees, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and licensors, drafting agreements and disclosure documents and handling disputes when they arise.

Does Garfinkle Biderman handle commercial real estate financing as well as purchase and sale transactions?

Its real estate group acts for lenders, developers, and property owners on acquisition and construction financing, conventional mortgages, and commercial and industrial purchases and sales, and also advises on condominium and new home development.

What courts and tribunals does the firm's litigation team appear before?

Garfinkle Biderman's litigation lawyers appear at all levels of court in Ontario and before many tribunals, on matters spanning contract and shareholder disputes, mortgage enforcement, commercial tenancy, and professional negligence claims.