Substance Law
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| Type | Law Firm |
| Industry | Law |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Harrison Jordan |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Area Served | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Location (s) | 10 King St E Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5C 1C3 |
| Key People | Harrison Jordan |
| Services | Legal Advice, Legal Opinion Letters, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Review, Negotiation and Drafting, M&A Support, Transactional Support |
| Employees | 2 |
| Website | https://substancelaw.ca/ |
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Substance Law is a Canadian boutique law firm offering regulatory, corporate, and commercial legal services to businesses operating in highly regulated industries. The firm is based in Toronto, Ontario, and works with clients across sectors such as cannabis, psychedelics, alcohol, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, financial technology (fintech), and blockchain.
Overview
Substance Law advises entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies on how to operate within complex regulatory environments. The firm is particularly focused on compliance, licensing, and strategic legal advisory services for industries that are governed by detailed federal and provincial regulations in Canada.
The firm was established to help simplify regulatory law for innovative and emerging sectors. It has since earned a reputation for combining legal expertise with practical, business-focused solutions. Its clients include both Canadian businesses and international companies looking to enter or expand in the Canadian market.
Practice areas
Substance Law provides legal services across several key areas, including:
- Regulatory compliance
- Licensing and permitting
- Corporate law
- Commercial agreements and transactions
- Blockchain and fintech law
- Intellectual property matters
- Mergers and acquisitions
Industry focus
The firm works extensively within regulated and developing industries, including:
- Cannabis and psychedelics
- Alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products
- Food, beverage, and nutraceutical sectors
- Pharmaceuticals and health-related products
- Financial services, with emphasis on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
- Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 technologies
Leadership
Substance Law is led by lawyer Harrison Jordan, who focuses on regulatory compliance, blockchain-related legal issues, fintech regulation, and anti-money laundering requirements. He has also provided legal commentary for international media publications.
Client base
The firm serves a diverse client base, including:
- Startups and early-stage companies
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- International businesses entering the Canadian market
Substance Law is recognized for delivering practical legal solutions that combine regulatory knowledge with business strategy, helping clients navigate complex legal frameworks with clarity.