Our Story & Team

Real lawyers, real experience, none of that corporate fluff

What We're Actually About

Look, we get it - most law firm websites sound like they were written by robots. We're here to change that.

Back in 2018, our founding partners got tired of seeing businesses - especially startups and tech companies - getting burned by outdated legal advice that didn't understand their world. So we built something different. A firm that actually speaks your language, gets the digital landscape, and won't charge you for a 10-minute phone call just to say hello.

We've worked with everyone from solo founders sketching ideas on napkins to multi-million dollar acquisitions. The common thread? People want straight talk, solid protection, and someone who'll answer their texts when things get hairy. That's us.

Based in Vancouver but working across Canada, we handle the legal stuff so you can focus on building whatever's next. Whether that's protecting your IP, structuring your business properly, or making sure that contract won't bite you later.

The People Behind the Firm

Rune Shardion

Founding Partner, Corporate & M&A

Spent 12 years at big law before realizing billable hours were sucking his soul dry. Started this firm to actually help businesses instead of just billing them into oblivion. Has closed over $800M in deals and still gets excited about a good contract negotiation.

When he's not knee-deep in corporate docs, you'll find him hiking the North Shore trails or arguing about the Canucks.

Rune Shardion
Credentials
  • JD, UBC Faculty of Law
  • Called to BC Bar, 2006
  • Lexpert Rising Star (2010-2015)
  • Best Lawyers Canada, M&A

Miranda Chen

Partner, Intellectual Property & Tech Law

Used to work in-house at a gaming company before switching to law - which means she actually understands what devs are talking about. Specializes in IP protection for digital products, software licensing, and keeping your proprietary tech actually proprietary.

She's saved more startups from IP disasters than she can count. Also makes killer dumplings for office lunches.

Miranda Chen
Credentials
  • JD, Osgoode Hall Law School
  • BCS, Computer Science, SFU
  • Registered Trademark Agent
  • CIPS Tech Law Certified

James Kowalski

Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation

The guy you want when things go sideways. James has seen every contract dispute, partnership blowup, and commercial mess you can imagine. He's not about dragging things out - his goal is getting you the best outcome as efficiently as possible, whether that's in court or around a negotiation table.

Former competitive debater, which explains a lot. Runs marathons for fun, which explains even more.

James Kowalski
Credentials
  • JD, McGill University
  • Called to BC Bar, 2012
  • Certified Mediator, BCAMI
  • Trial Lawyers Association Member

Sophia Patel

Associate, Business Formation & Contracts

Sophia's the person who makes sure your business is built on solid ground from day one. She's helped hundreds of companies get their corporate structure right, draft airtight shareholder agreements, and avoid the classic pitfalls that come back to haunt you years later.

Used to work at a Big Four firm doing corporate advisory. Now she'd rather help real businesses than shuffle papers for multinationals.

Sophia Patel
Credentials
  • JD, University of Toronto
  • MBA, Sauder School of Business
  • Called to BC Bar, 2016
  • CPA Candidate

How We Actually Work

Straight Talk

We won't confuse you with legal jargon just to sound smart. If we can't explain it in plain English, we probably don't understand it ourselves.

Responsive AF

We answer emails same-day. Return calls within hours. Because when you need legal advice, waiting three days for a callback is ridiculous.

Fair Pricing

Fixed fees where it makes sense. Transparent hourly rates where it doesn't. No surprise bills, no nickel-and-diming for every email.

Tech-Savvy

We actually understand blockchain, SaaS licensing, API agreements, and whatever new tech thing you're building. Because we live in 2025, not 1995.

Ready to Work Together?

Let's talk about what you're building and how we can help protect it.

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