Real Results, Real Impact

Here's a look at some of the battles we've fought and won for our clients. Every case tells a story, and honestly, we're pretty proud of how these turned out.

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Merger Case

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tech Startup Acquisition - $47M Deal

When a Toronto-based AI startup caught the eye of a US tech giant, we navigated the cross-border complexities

Timeline 4.5 months

Deal Value $47M

IP Protection

IP Protection

Patent Infringement Victory

Defended a biotech company's core patents against a larger competitor trying to muscle in

Settlement $8.2M

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

Restructuring Family Business

Helped a third-generation family business modernize governance structures while keeping family harmony intact - not always easy!

Before High Conflict

After Unified Structure

Data Privacy

Tech & Privacy

GDPR & PIPEDA Compliance Overhaul

Got an e-commerce platform compliant across multiple jurisdictions after a near-miss audit scare

Violations Avoided 27 Issues

Commercial Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Breach of Contract Dispute

Supplier dropped the ball big time - we recovered losses and secured future supply chain protections

Recovery $3.4M

Contract Negotiation

Contract Negotiation

Multi-Party Licensing Agreement

Negotiated licensing terms between 5 parties with competing interests - thought it'd never close but we pulled it off

Parties Aligned 5 Companies

Annual Value $12M

Trademark Protection

IP Protection

Trademark Portfolio Expansion

Built international trademark protection for a growing consumer brand going global

Jurisdictions 23 Countries

Acquisition

Mergers & Acquisitions

Manufacturing Assets Acquisition

Guided strategic purchase of competitor's manufacturing facilities during bankruptcy proceedings

Assets Value $22M

Tech Licensing

Tech & Privacy

SaaS Platform Launch - Legal Framework

Drafted all terms of service, privacy policies, and vendor agreements for a new SaaS company from scratch

Documents Created 47 Legal Docs

Launch On Schedule

The Situation

A mid-sized biotech company in Mississauga developed a groundbreaking gene therapy delivery system. Two years after patent approval, a multinational pharmaceutical company launched a suspiciously similar product. Classic case of a bigger player thinking they could push around the little guy.

Biotech Lab

Our Approach

We don't mess around with IP theft. Here's how we handled it:

Retained expert witnesses who could explain the tech to non-scientists (crucial for litigation)
Documented every instance of patent claim overlap - found 14 direct violations
Filed for preliminary injunction to stop their product launch
Built a damages model showing projected losses and unjust enrichment
Negotiated from a position of strength once they realized we weren't backing down

Duration

18 months

Settlement

$8.2M

Patent Claims

14 Validated

Injunction

Granted

Client Testimonial

"Honestly thought we'd get crushed going up against a company 50x our size. The Pyrelith team was relentless - they knew the science, knew the law, and never let the other side intimidate us. That settlement gave us runway to expand our own operations."

- CEO, Biotech Firm

The Problem

Third-generation family manufacturing business with 8 family members in various roles. No clear decision-making structure, informal profit-sharing that was causing friction, and succession planning? Non-existent. Things were getting messy at family dinners, let's put it that way.

Family Business

Our Solution

Family businesses need a different touch - you're dealing with relationships that go way beyond the boardroom. Here's what we implemented:

Created a formal board structure with both family and independent directors
Developed clear role descriptions and compensation frameworks (transparency is key)
Established buy-sell agreements for family members wanting to exit
Set up a family council separate from business governance - helps keep emotional stuff out of business decisions
Built a 10-year succession plan with defined milestones and training requirements
Drafted updated shareholder agreements that actually reflect modern realities

Before

No formal governance
Unclear roles & compensation
High family conflict
No succession plan
Informal profit distribution

After

Professional board structure
Clear roles & transparent pay
Improved family harmony
10-year succession roadmap
Formal distribution policy