Meretsky Law Firm
5 lawyers · Established 1995 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 764 handling Business & Corporate Law.
About Meretsky Law Firm
Meretsky Law Firm is a business law firm in downtown Toronto, established in 1995 by Philip H. Meretsky, K.C. Before starting the firm, Meretsky was a founding partner of Fogler Rubinoff LLP, a full service Toronto law firm. The firm advises business owners and corporate clients on acquisitions and divestitures, public and private financings, general corporate matters, and commercial real estate, and its office is at 121 King Street West in the city's financial district.
Meretsky earned a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1968 and a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario in 1965, and was called to the Ontario bar in 1969. Over more than 50 years of practice, the work has centred on real estate transactions for builders, developers, and commercial lenders, including condominium projects and construction and take-out financing, and it has included a role in developing legislative initiatives in the real estate sector.
The rest of the team brings international training. Lawyers at the firm have practiced in Hong Kong and mainland China and are fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, or both. The firm also works closely with Wang Legal Professional Corporation, an affiliated Toronto corporate law firm whose principal previously served as interim general counsel of a Toronto Stock Exchange listed private equity firm.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Philip H. Meretsky, K.C. founded the firm in 1995 after serving as a founding partner of Fogler Rubinoff LLP.
- Meretsky was called to the Ontario bar in 1969, after earning a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario.
- One lawyer at the firm has been a qualified Hong Kong lawyer since 2018, in addition to being called to the Ontario bar.
- Another lawyer at the firm holds a PRC Legal Qualification along with admission to the Ontario bar.
In the community
- One of the firm's lawyers serves as a director of the Canadian Mothercraft Society, a not for profit organization, and sits on the steering committee for The MINA Project.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 5
Adrian Mak
Associate
Caroline C. H. Wang
Lawyer (practising through Wang Legal Professional Corporation, in association with Meretsky Law Firm)
Business & Corporate Law
Cecilia (Jingya) Wang
Associate
Business & Corporate Law
Jason D. Meretsky
Lawyer
Business & Corporate Law
Philip H. Meretsky
Lawyer
Real Estate Law
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1969–2020 · median 27 years in practice 4 of 5 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2), Osgoode, University of Toronto Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario 5 of 5 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- Mandarin
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office is in a 25 storey tower at 121 King Street West, about a block from the Bay Street intersection in the heart of Toronto's financial district. That location puts a firm built around financings, acquisitions, and corporate deal work close to the banks, dealers, and institutional lenders its clients raise capital from and negotiate with. The building connects directly to Toronto's underground PATH network and to St. Andrew subway station.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Meretsky Law Firm only handle large corporate deals, or does it work with small business owners too?
- The firm's general corporate practice covers a range of business sizes, from advisory work for individual business owners and entrepreneurs to shareholder agreements, corporate reorganizations, and joint ventures for established companies.
- Can Meretsky Law Firm help with a private equity investment or venture capital financing?
- Yes. The firm's practice includes private equity investments, venture capital and angel financings, along with public market financings and reverse take-over transactions.
- Does the firm act on commercial real estate deals as well as corporate transactions?
- Yes. The firm's commercial real estate work covers acquisitions and dispositions, development and construction financing, condominium development and conversion, and commercial leasing, including office, retail, and shopping centre leases.
- How long has Meretsky Law Firm been practicing in Toronto?
- The firm was established in 1995 by Philip H. Meretsky, K.C., who was previously a founding partner of Fogler Rubinoff LLP.
- Does anyone at the firm speak Mandarin or Cantonese?
- Yes. Lawyers at the firm are fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, with experience practicing in Hong Kong and mainland China before joining the firm.
- How do I get in touch with Meretsky Law Firm?
- The firm can be reached by phone or email, or through the contact form on its website, at its office at 121 King Street West, Suite 2150, in Toronto.
Where to find them
121 King Street West, Suite 2150, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3T9 · 416-943-0808
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