About Us - Nodal Waypoint Legal Services

Why We Exist

Look, when I started practicing law back in 2015, I noticed something pretty frustrating. Most firms treating tech companies like they were just regular businesses with fancier gadgets. But that's not how it works, right? A SaaS startup isn't the same as a corner bakery, and PIPEDA compliance isn't something you can wing with a generic template you found online.

So we built something different here in Toronto. A place where lawyers actually understand what an API is. Where we've read the white papers, used the products, and yeah - we've even pushed code to GitHub ourselves. We're not pretending to be developers, but we speak the language because we've lived in that world.

Technology moves fast, regulations struggle to keep up, and businesses get caught in the middle. That's where we come in - helping you stay innovative without accidentally breaking laws that didn't exist five years ago.

How We Actually Work

We don't bill you for learning what your business does.

We respond to emails in hours, not days.

And we explain things like you're smart - because you are.

The Journey So Far

2017

Started From Scratch

Opened our doors with one lawyer, two clients, and a strong coffee addiction. First office was basically a renovated storage room on King Street - but hey, the rent was reasonable and the wifi worked.

2019

Growth Mode

Brought on three more lawyers who actually got what we were trying to do. Handled our first major data breach response - learned a ton, drank way too much coffee, and realized this is exactly what we should be doing.

2021

Moved to Bay Street

Finally upgraded to a proper office space. Helped 47 startups with incorporation and IP protection that year. Started seeing former clients get acquired - which honestly feels better than any award we could win.

2023

Specialized Even Further

Added cybersecurity legal advisory to our core services after seeing too many companies struggle post-breach. Developed our own PIPEDA compliance framework that actually makes sense to non-lawyers.

2026

Still Going Strong

We've grown to a team of nine lawyers and support staff. Working with everyone from solo developers launching their first app to Series B companies navigating complex licensing deals. And we're still learning every single day.

Meet The Team

Sarah Chen

Founding Partner

Started this whole thing after getting frustrated with how traditional firms handled tech clients. Specializes in software licensing and IP protection. Former developer who saw the light (or maybe just burned out on debugging).

Called to the Ontario Bar, 2015

Marcus Thompson

Senior Partner - Privacy Law

Our go-to person for everything PIPEDA and data privacy. Helped over 200 companies navigate compliance without losing their minds. Actually enjoys reading privacy policy updates - we're a bit worried about him.

Called to the Ontario Bar, 2016

Priya Sharma

Partner - Corporate & Startup Law

Handles incorporations, shareholder agreements, and all the paperwork that comes with building a company. She's walked dozens of founders through their first funding rounds and somehow makes corporate law almost fun.

Called to the Ontario Bar, 2018

What Drives Us

Clarity Over Jargon

Legal stuff is complicated enough without wrapping it in fifty-dollar words. We explain things straight - if you don't understand something we've said, that's on us to fix, not you.

Speed Matters

In tech, waiting two weeks for a contract review can mean missing an opportunity. We get that. Our average response time is under 4 hours because deals don't happen on "lawyer time."

Partnership, Not Gatekeeping

We're not here to protect you from yourself with a bunch of "you can't do that" responses. We're here to figure out how you CAN do what you want to do, legally and smartly.

Continuous Learning

Technology changes monthly. Regulations try to keep up yearly. We stay current not because we have to, but because if we're not learning, we're not serving you properly.

Credentials & Affiliations

Law Society of Ontario

All partners in good standing

Canadian Bar Association

Technology Law Section

IAPP

Certified Information Privacy Professionals

Toronto Tech Community

Active mentors & advisors

Intellectual Property Institute

Of Canada Members

Startup Canada

Legal Advisory Network

Cybersecurity Law Group

Founding members

Digital Rights Coalition

Contributing partners

Come Visit Us

We're on Bay Street, but we promise we're way less stuffy than that sounds. Our office has actual windows, decent coffee, and whiteboards in every meeting room because the best conversations usually involve diagrams.

First consultation is always free - we'll grab coffee, talk through what you're dealing with, and give you our honest take on whether we can help. No pressure, no billable hours for that first chat.

Let's Talk