Ingenuity is a boutique corporate law firm located in Toronto’s downtown core.

Clever.
Original.
Inventive.

We handle every legal matter with the sophistication of a global firm and the agility and financial sensitivity of a small one.

Our team of dynamic, experienced lawyers works collaboratively with you to provide legal solutions that are clever, original and inventive.

About Us

Decades of experience in Toronto’s corporate law space have taught us that there is no substitute for legal solutions that add significant value to your business or enterprise.

Practice Areas

Our experience centers on the key pillars of business law and our focus is on your business needs – from early stage development to exit and successor planning – we can help you each step of the way.

Our Team

Our team of Toronto corporate lawyers has decades of experience and is fiercely dedicated to helping you achieve your objectives.

Our Team

Decades of experience
at your service.

Drew Allen

Partner

(B.A. (Econ.), LL.B., B.C.L.)

drew@ingenuitylegal.com

416-977-6724 ext. 112

Susan Allen

Partner

(B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.)

susan@ingenuitylegal.com

416-977-6724 ext. 122

Craig Johnston

Partner

(B.A., LL.B., M.D.E.)

craig@ingenuitylegal.com

416-977-6724 ext. 119

Practice Areas

Our experience centers on the key pillars of business law.

Corporate / M & A

We assist with business structures, shareholder agreements, M&A transactions, corporate governance, and reorganizations, ensuring businesses are structured, managed, and transitioned effectively.

We assist with banking and secured transactions, leasing, customer and supplier contracts, distribution, real estate, and logistics—helping businesses structure, negotiate, and manage key commercial relationships.

We help clients navigate banking relationships, private placements, equity and debt offerings, secured transactions, and leasing—ensuring proper structuring, negotiation, and regulatory compliance.

We advise on acquisitions, hold periods, exits, and vendor strategies—guiding investors through structuring, fundraising, deal execution, and post-close operations for smooth transactions.

We assist with private placements, equity and debt offerings, and corporate governance—guiding issuers through structuring, compliance, and regulatory approvals for seamless transactions.

We advise employers on contracts, terminations, social media policies, and privacy—offering strategic guidance on employment arrangements, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Our Values

At Ingenuity, we share our clients’ high expectations and are driven to exceed them.

We excel at tackling the most complex legal and business challenges with agile, creative, and dependable strategies built on years of experience. We value our clients, their time, and their unique needs, which has earned us a reputation as a leading boutique business law firm. Whether serving emerging startups or large corporations, our clients can always count on the same unwavering commitment to excellence from our firm.

At Ingenuity, we make your business our business. Experience firsthand what we offer – you won’t be disappointed.

Industries

We offer a comprehensive range of legal business services across a dynamic mix of industries.​

However, the value we provide to our clients goes far beyond this. From banking to commercial real estate and beyond, we get to know your needs so we can fully understand your business and meet your objectives.

Over the years, we have gained a reputation for our expertise in advising those in the financial services sector, the commercial sectors of manufacturing, distribution, retail, and food and beverage services. We also advise technology firms and participants active in media, communications and entertainment spaces.

Testimonials

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