About the Firm
Built for founders, by someone who gets it
wires/law was founded in 2013 to deliver modern, fixed-fee legal services to startups and technology companies across Canada.
John Wires, B.A., J.D.
Founder & Technology Lawyer
wires/law was founded by John Wires, who comes from a background of corporate commercial litigation. Having litigated shareholder and employee disputes, John understands the value of companies protecting their businesses with upfront legal work.
John was called to the Bar of the Law Society of Ontario in 2011. He practices business law with a focus on internet and technology startups. He has appeared in the Ontario Superior Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal and private arbitrations. John graduated from law school with first class honours specializing in both international trade and corporate law.
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, TechVibes and the Canadian Bar Association's National Magazine. 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.
John works with clients primarily virtually, serving founders across Canada who need advice on Ontario and Canadian Federal Law.
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How We Work
Legal services, redesigned
Fixed-Fee Pricing
We quote fixed prices for most projects upfront. Founders need certainty in their legal spend and we deliver it.
Virtual First
Online document management, virtual meetings and electronic signing. Access your file 24/7 from anywhere in Canada.
Clear Communication
We provide clear legal advice that is quick and easy to understand in a fast-paced business environment. No legalese.
Tech-Forward Practice
We've invested in state of the art systems to operate an efficient legal practice for the next generation of Canadian businesses.
What We've Been Working On
Recent matters
Convertible Debenture
Assisting a sports technology startup with a convertible loan financing.
SAAS Website Terms
Preparing website terms, privacy policy and legal advice for a SAAS startup.
E-Commerce Distribution
Drafting a distribution agreement for an e-commerce business expanding to the United States.
IoT Licensing
Licensing agreement for an IoT hardware manufacturer and software development firm.
Equity Financing
Corporate counsel to a sharing economy app company that raised over $1.0 million.
Crowdfunding Success
General counsel for a rewards crowdfunding company that raised over $2.0 million.
Shareholder Rights
Advocating for and enforcing shareholder rights in a private corporation.
Employee Stock Options
Preparing an ESOP and issuing stock options to employees.