Vassos Law LLP
6 lawyers · Established 1997 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 764 handling Business & Corporate Law.
About Vassos Law LLP
Vassos Law LLP is a Toronto business law firm founded in 1997. The firm was rebranded to its current name on January 1, 2018, as its practice grew past its original focus. Liquor licensing remains central to the firm's work, and team members bring decades of combined experience in the liquor sector, including two counsel who previously held senior roles inside the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the former Liquor Licence Board of Ontario. In 2018 the firm added a dedicated cannabis retail licensing division, building on earlier work assisting cannabis applicants in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Founder Adam M. Vassos was called to the Ontario bar in 1989 and has focused since on corporate, commercial, and liquor licensing matters, including submissions to the province on Liquor Licence Act reforms. Dion Vassos, a partner called to the bar in 2017, is a member of Toronto's Night-Time Economy Project. Beyond liquor and cannabis work, the firm handles corporate and commercial matters, real estate, business immigration, and civil litigation, for clients that have included national and multinational restaurant and hotel chains, breweries, grocery retailers, sports venues, and Canadian universities.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- The firm traces to 1997, when founder Adam M. Vassos established a Toronto practice focused on liquor licensing and food and beverage law.
- The firm was rebranded as Vassos Law LLP on January 1, 2018.
- In August 2018, the firm launched a dedicated cannabis licensing division, after earlier work assisting cannabis retail applicants in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Two of the firm's counsel previously held senior legal roles inside Ontario's liquor regulatory system, including at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the former Liquor Licence Board of Ontario, before moving into private practice.
In the community
- Founder Adam M. Vassos has been active in community affairs, including work with children's charities and fundraising events.
- Founder Adam M. Vassos has submitted policy input to the Ontario government on Liquor Licence Act reforms and to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario on its Rules of Practice.
- Founder Adam M. Vassos appeared on CTV's W5 to discuss the Liquor Licence Act and has written for the Smart Serve newsletter.
- Founder Adam M. Vassos took part in a panel discussion on the state of Ontario's cannabis retail sector at the Retail Cannabis Council of Ontario's inaugural conference in October 2022.
- Founder Adam M. Vassos appeared on CBC's Power and Politics to discuss cannabis licensing policy.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 6
Adam M. Vassos
Senior Counsel & Founder
Business & Corporate LawAdministrative & Regulatory Law
Deborah Zikos
Counsel
Dion Vassos
Partner
Effie J. Triantafilopoulos
Senior Counsel
Business & Corporate LawImmigration Law
Phillip Morris
Special Counsel
Richard E. Kulis
Special Counsel
Administrative & Regulatory Law
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1983–2017 · median 39 years in practice 4 of 6 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School, Queen's University, University of Ottawa, University of Western Ontario, University of Windsor Faculty of Law 5 of 6 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Vassos Law LLP's office is in Adelaide Place, a 20 storey office tower at 150 York Street in Toronto's financial core, at the corner of York and Adelaide streets. Built in 1982, the building connects to the city's PATH system and sits near St Andrew subway station, with direct access to the Hilton Hotel and the shops and restaurants of the underground concourse. That downtown setting suits a firm whose work centres on liquor licensing and the food, beverage, and hospitality sector, serving restaurants, hotels, and grocery operators that do business throughout the same core.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Vassos Law LLP help me get a liquor licence for my new restaurant or bar in Toronto?
- Yes. The firm handles new liquor licence applications and transfers, capacity increases, hour extensions, and special occasion permits, along with hearings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal and negotiations with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
- Does Vassos Law LLP handle cannabis retail store licensing?
- Yes. The firm has a dedicated cannabis licensing division, launched in 2018 after earlier work assisting cannabis retail applicants in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- I need to bring in a foreign trained employee for my restaurant. Can Vassos Law LLP help?
- The firm's immigration practice includes Labour Market Impact Assessments, intra company transfers, and work permits, with a focus on helping hospitality businesses navigate foreign worker processes.
- How long has Vassos Law LLP been in business?
- The firm was founded in 1997 and was rebranded to its current name, Vassos Law LLP, in January 2018.
- Where is Vassos Law LLP's office located?
- The firm is at 150 York Street, Suite 801, in Toronto's financial core, in the Adelaide Place office complex near St Andrew subway station.
- How do I book a consultation with Vassos Law LLP?
- You can call, email, or fill out the contact form on the firm's website. The firm aims to respond within one business day, and its office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where to find them
150 York Street, Suite 801, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5 · 416-364-1972
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