Modern legal
advice for modern
businesses.
Get practical solutions for all your corporate, IP and data needs.
Who we are.
I’m Connor, a Canadian lawyer and the founder of Clearview Counsel.
I started Clearview Counsel to provide expert legal advice to innovative Canadian businesses.
Before Clearview, I worked at one of Canada’s largest (and leading!) law firms, helping household names establish & grow their businesses across Canada.
These days, I help organizations of all kinds – from local start-ups to large multinationals – build iconic brands in competitive markets, guiding them through the process of becoming tomorrow’s industry leaders.
👋 Text or call me to learn more! +1 (844) 906-3004
Why choose us.
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We’re a fully remote law firm. That means you aren't footing the bill for extravagant office spaces.
You're investing in quality legal advice, pure and simple.
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We approach legal issues with a pragmatic mindset, aiming to solve problems rather than create them.
Our aim is to deliver straightforward, effective legal advice without the jargon.
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When dealing with legal issues, communication is key.
That’s why you can expect prompt responses and around-the-clock access, ensuring you're always kept in the loop.
What our clients do.
Ready to get started? Book a meeting.
What we’re about.
Affordable expertise.
We combine the latest tech with expert experience. The result? You get all the benefits of working with a lawyer for up to 20% less.
Built for the 🇨🇦 market.
We’re a Canadian business focused on the Canadian market. Our local experience means you get the Canadian expertise you need.
True transparency.
From fees to strategies, you'll always know where you stand with us. No hidden charges, no surprises. Just clear and open dialogue.
Our services.
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Navigate complexities with confidence.
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Safeguard and capitalize on creativity.
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Propel your business forward with clarity.
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Tackle workforce challenges confidently.
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Protect and promote your creativity.
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Achieve compliance and build trust.
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Empower growth with expert guidance.
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Strengthen your brand identity.
Our experience.
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• Counselled Fortune 100 companies (and other publicly-listed businesses) on trademark strategy, helping build new products, launch holiday campaigns, and rebrand international organizations.
• Advised media companies and musicians on infringement issues, leveraging the DMCA and social media platforms to enforce their IP rights.
• Acted on behalf of a multibillion-dollar software company in a successful copyright dispute, protecting the client’s website code.
• Helped a restaurant franchise secure its namesake as a trademark, overcoming trademark challenges launched by a competitor.
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• Developed the privacy policy for a leading payments company, helping it comply with PIPEDA, the GDPR, and the CCPA.
• Advised an international research company on its data collection and use practices, developing its privacy policy and data sharing agreements
• Developed a publicly traded fashion company’s privacy and electronic marketing framework.
• Successfully counseled a multi-million-dollar organization on its response to a ransomware attack.
• Counselled several innovative fintech start-ups on their data protection & privacy initiatives, advising on global data protection and privacy obligations.
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• Advised on an 8 figure cross-border M&A deal, facilitating the sale of a successful software business.
• Drafted the licensing and outsourcing agreement between two manufacturing companies, orchestrating an innovative product development project.
• Helped a leading telecommunications company develop and negotiate its software licenses, master service agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Counselled a wireless technology company on its licensing strategy and relationship with open-source code repositories.
• Provided strategic licensing advice to a leading software company, helping it develop a relationship with a large semiconductor manufacturer.
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• Counselled an innovative advertising company on its global trademark strategy, coordinating trademark filings worldwide and defending them against challenges.
• Helped an advertising agency manage and protect its copyright as it developed client campaigns worldwide.
• Advised an industry-leading advertiser on its relationships with a global consumer packaged goods company and a start-up fintech company, developing the master service agreements between the companies.
Our process.
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We connect with you.
We give our best advice when we understand your goals and what you need.
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We agree on a plan.
Once we understand how we can help, we suggest the best way forward.
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We get started.
With action items in place, we get to work on your projects.
FAQs.
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No. All our initial consultations are free!
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We use a mix between hourly fees and flat fees, depending on the task.
However, we always provide a quote before getting started.
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Connor is a licensed Ontario lawyer.
He is also a licensed Canadian trademark agent and a member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada.