About Rgenesis Legal

Rgenesis Legal is a business law firm working out of a single office in Toronto. Founder and principal lawyer Lydia Pilch was called to the Ontario bar in 2006 and spent time in private practice at Toronto law firms before serving as Chief Privacy Officer at Goldman Sloan Nash and Haber for 12 years. Pilch established Rgenesis to focus on commercial leasing and real estate, along with general corporate and commercial work and privacy and information technology law.

The firm bills differently than many peers. It leans on flat rates, fixed fees and volume pricing instead of the hourly model, aiming for cost certainty on a matter before the work begins. Rgenesis also describes itself as a service aggregator: for matters that call for more than legal advice, such as accounting, financing, insurance or a real estate agency, it assembles a team from a network of outside professionals rather than keeping every specialty in house.

In late 2022, Rgenesis represented the owner of the Real McCoy, a Scarborough burger restaurant that had operated for more than 50 years, after the plaza that housed it was slated for redevelopment into a condo tower. Pilch reviewed the lease and argued it had been improperly terminated, and the dispute ended in an amicable settlement rather than in court.

Milestones & recognition

  • Lydia Pilch was called to the Ontario bar in 2006.
  • Before founding Rgenesis, Pilch spent 12 years as Chief Privacy Officer at Goldman Sloan Nash and Haber.

Good to know

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Fees & payment

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The neighbourhood

Rgenesis works out of a suite on Avondale Avenue in the Willowdale area of North York, a low density residential stretch of Toronto with nearby parks and local amenities, a short walk from the Sheppard-Yonge subway station.

Frequently asked questions

Does Rgenesis handle commercial leases for both landlords and tenants?
Yes. The firm reviews, drafts and negotiates leases for retail, office and industrial space on behalf of both landlords and tenants, along with related documents like offers to lease, lease assignments, renewals and estoppel certificates.
I'm starting a business in Toronto, can Rgenesis help me incorporate it?
Rgenesis's corporate and commercial practice covers business set-up, including incorporation, registration of business names and minute book creation, along with shareholder and joint venture agreements as a business grows.
Does Rgenesis bill by the hour?
Not by default. The firm says it prioritizes flat rates, fixed fees and volume pricing so clients have cost certainty on a matter before the work starts, rather than billing hourly as a first option.
What if my legal matter also needs an accountant or a mortgage broker involved?
Rgenesis describes itself as a service aggregator. For matters that need more than legal advice, such as accounting, financing, insurance or a real estate agency, it assembles a team from its network of outside professionals to work alongside the file.
Does Rgenesis handle privacy and information technology matters?
Yes. Its privacy and IT work includes privacy impact assessments, privacy policies and terms of use, internal privacy procedures, software licensing and intellectual property agreements, and e-commerce documentation.
Where is Rgenesis located and how do I reach the firm?
The office is in Toronto at 31 Avondale Avenue, Suite 410, and can be reached by phone at (416) 564-5535 or by email.

Where to find them

31 Avondale Avenue, Suite 410, Toronto ON, M2N 7C1, Canada · 416-564-5535

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