Start-up & Business Law 

Arshia is regularly called upon by technology entrepreneurs to provide input on technology commercialization, financing, and general strategic direction. That is the aspect of his practice that he enjoys the most: being a trusted advisor to the start-up team and helping his clients set the foundation for success; view Arshia’s profile here.

  • Incorporation and corporate organization
  • Shareholder agreements (both for founders and investors)
  • IP rollover agreements
  • University spin-offs
  • IP general strategy
  • Stock option plans and agreements
  • Investment terms sheets
  • Venture capital financings
  • Subscription agreements
  • Founder agreements
  • Employment and consulting agreements
  • IP assignment agreements
  • Acquisitions (share and asset purchase agreements)
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Testimonial

"I have had the pleasure of working with Arshia on a number of startups. Arshia is an outstanding legal advisor, with exceptional knowledge about all corporate and legal matters. He has been a tremendous asset at each and every stage, and continues to be an exceptional partner and advisor going forward.”

Dr. Parham Aarabi
CEO, Modiface Inc.

Experience

  • General corporate and IP counsel to nano-technology spin-out from the University of Toronto, including IP transfer, stock option pool and investment round

  • Counsel to clean technology start-up on its Series A financing with several leading Canadian venture capital firms

Resources

Read Arshia's comments in IT Business magazine on “How to get funding for your business without selling your soul”