Smartblock Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 89 handling Technology & Startups.
About Smartblock Law
Smartblock Law Professional Corporation is a small Toronto firm run by principal lawyer Chetan Phull, working from an office at 18 King Street East in the city's downtown core. Phull earned a Juris Doctor from Queen's University in 2010, a postgraduate diploma in international and European law from Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 in 2009, and a Master of Laws in International Business Law from University College London in 2011. Before switching to law, Phull completed a Bachelor of Music in Composition at the University of Toronto in 2007. Phull was called to the bar in Ontario, New York State and Massachusetts in 2013, after clerking at the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal in 2011 and 2012.
The firm's work centres on technology deals, litigation and digital regulation: drafting and negotiating IT, software and internet contracts, advising on blockchain and cryptocurrency matters, and stepping in as outside general counsel or chief privacy officer for companies that need broader legal coverage. Phull holds IAPP credentials as a Fellow of Information Privacy and a Certified Information Privacy Manager, both earned in 2023, and became a CipherTrace Certified Examiner in blockchain forensics in 2019. Phull has written on big data law in Canada and is regularly quoted by outlets including the Toronto Star, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Cointelegraph and Bitcoin Magazine on cryptocurrency regulation and blockchain related disputes.
Milestones & recognition
- Principal lawyer Chetan Phull was called to the bar in Ontario, New York State and Massachusetts in 2013, after clerking at the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal in 2011 and 2012.
- Phull became a CipherTrace Certified Examiner in blockchain forensics in 2019, then earned IAPP credentials as a Fellow of Information Privacy and a Certified Information Privacy Manager in 2023.
- In a jurisdiction motion against a U.S. multinational, the firm secured a $60,000 costs award in a dispute involving more than $7 million, and later reached a full value settlement in a machine contract dispute with an international distributor.
- The firm has represented public companies in international disputes involving more than $40 million.
- Phull is the author of Big Data Law in Canada and has been quoted on cryptocurrency and blockchain matters by the Toronto Star, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Cointelegraph, Bitcoin Magazine and Law Times since 2018.
In the community
- Delivered a legal education information session at Triveni Mandir in Brampton in December 2025.
- Presented a seminar on Ontario personal health information law and Information and Privacy Commissioner updates to Trillium Health Partners.
Good to know
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The neighbourhood
Smartblock Law's office sits on King Street East, in Toronto's Old Town, the city's original commercial core, built up around St. Lawrence Market after fire destroyed much of the area's early buildings in 1849. The stretch still carries its nineteenth century character, with the Omni King Edward Hotel and St. James' Cathedral both close by. It's a downtown, historic setting for a firm whose day to day work runs toward newer fields like blockchain, cryptocurrency and data privacy regulation.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Smartblock Law handle blockchain and cryptocurrency legal matters?
- Yes. The firm advises on ICOs and token offerings, smart contract documentation, virtual currency regulation, anti-money-laundering and know your client compliance, and disputes involving digital assets.
- Does Smartblock Law help with data breaches and privacy compliance?
- Yes. The firm advises on data governance and breach notification obligations, including the requirement to keep breach records for two years and the risk of fines over $100,000 for non-compliance. It also advises on AI and algorithmic decision-making, CASL compliance and cross-border data transfers.
- What kind of technology contracts does Smartblock Law draft?
- The firm drafts and negotiates licensing, software development, cloud and SaaS, hosting, and co-development agreements for technology and internet businesses, along with terms of use and CASL-compliant messaging practices.
- Can Smartblock Law act as outside general counsel for my business?
- Yes. The firm offers general counsel and chief privacy officer services, coordinating lawyers with expertise in areas like securities, tax, intellectual property, employment and litigation for companies that need broader legal coverage than one lawyer alone can provide.
- How experienced is Smartblock Law's lawyer?
- Principal lawyer Chetan Phull has practiced law since being called to the bar in Ontario, New York State and Massachusetts in 2013, after clerking at the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Phull also holds credentials as an IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy, a Certified Information Privacy Manager, and a CipherTrace Certified Examiner in blockchain forensics.
- How can I reach Smartblock Law securely for a sensitive matter?
- The firm can be reached by phone, email or, for sensitive matters, through ProtonMail or Signal. Its office is at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, in downtown Toronto.
Where to find them
18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M5C 1C4, Canada
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