The Founders' Lawyer
You Build.
We Protect.
Legal counsel for founders, startups and technology companies across Canada. Fixed-fee services built for the way you work.
Why wires/law
Legal services designed for founders
We understand the fast-paced, tech-forward world you operate in. Our practice is built to match your speed, budget and ambition.
Fixed-Fee Pricing
Know your legal costs upfront. We quote fixed prices for most projects so you can budget with certainty.
100% Virtual
Access your files 24/7, meet virtually, sign electronically. Legal services as modern as your business.
Built for Speed
Clear, jargon-free advice delivered quickly. We keep pace with the decisions founders make every day.
Tech-Native
Deep expertise in SAAS, e-commerce, AI and software. We speak your language because we live in your world.
What We Do
Legal services for every stage
From day-one incorporation to scaling operations, we cover the legal needs founders face as they build.
Launch a Business
Incorporations, restricted stock subscriptions and vesting plans to get your company off the ground.
Learn more →SAAS & Technology Law
Licensing agreements, terms of service, IP protection and advisory services for software and AI companies.
Learn more →E-Commerce Law
Website terms, app agreements, API terms, web development contracts and online retail compliance.
Learn more →Cofounder Agreements
Customized shareholder and cofounder agreements covering equity, vesting, IP assignment and governance.
Learn more →Privacy Law
PIPEDA compliance, privacy policies, data processing agreements and privacy officer advisory services.
Learn more →Corporate Counsel
Ongoing legal advisory, corporate reorganizations, employment law, investment transactions and disputes.
Learn more →About the Founder
John Wires, B.A., J.D.
wires/law was founded by John Wires, a business and technology lawyer called to the bar in 2011. Coming from a corporate commercial litigation background, John understands the value of protecting businesses with upfront legal work.
John regularly advises software companies, app developers, e-commerce retailers, SAAS platforms and other technology-driven businesses. He is the author of The Law for Founders: A Guide to Protecting Your Startup and has been featured in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, CBC News, Financial Post and TechVibes.
He has been a guest lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University, Communitech in Waterloo, the Canadian Bar Association's national conference, and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development.
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Who We Work With
Our clients build what's next
From pre-revenue startups to established tech companies, we work with founders at every stage.
Free Download
The Law for Founders
A practical guide to protecting your startup. Everything Canadian founders need to know about business law — incorporation, equity, contracts, privacy and more — in plain language.
Insights & Resources
Learn from a founder who practices law
Practical legal knowledge for Canadian entrepreneurs — from the book to the feed.
Blog
Practical articles on startup law, incorporation, privacy, e-commerce and more — written for Canadian founders.
Read the Blog →Follow on X
Quick takes on startup law, founder tips and Canadian business insights. Join the conversation.
@JohnWires →Articles on Medium
Deep dives on legal topics for startups — from privacy law to cofounder agreements and everything in between.
Read on Medium →Newsletter on Substack
Longer form essays on law, technology and the founder journey. Subscribe for updates direct to your inbox.
Subscribe on Substack →Client Testimonials
Trusted by founders across Canada
“John is a fantastic entrepreneur and one of the best corporate lawyers in Canada. He clearly understands the massive paradigm shifts created by technological advances and the entrepreneurial revolution. I had no choice but to hire him as my company's legal counsel.”
“John was very easy to work with and certainly knows Technology and Law. His advice was well thought out and to my best advantage. John balanced time, costs and the potential for success very well and conveyed that in an easy to understand manner.”