Substance Law
Substance Law is a Canadian boutique law firm providing corporate, regulatory, and commercial legal services to businesses operating in highly regulated industries. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and works with clients across sectors including cannabis, psychedelics, alcohol, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, financial technology (fintech), and blockchain.
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| Company type | Law Firm |
| Industry | Law |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Harrison Jordan |
| Headquarters | 10 King St E Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5C 1C3 |
| Area served | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Key people | Harrison Jordan |
| Services | Legal Advice, Legal Opinion Letters, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Review, Negotiation and Drafting, M&A Support, Transactional Support |
| Number of employees | 2 |
| Website | https://substancelaw.ca/ |
Overview
Substance Law assists entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies in navigating complex and evolving regulatory frameworks. The firm is particularly focused on compliance, licensing, and strategic legal advisory services in industries governed by strict federal and provincial laws in Canada.
The firm was founded to make regulatory law more practical and accessible for emerging industries. It has since developed a strong reputation for delivering solutions that combine legal precision with commercial awareness. Its client base includes both Canadian businesses and international companies seeking market entry or expansion in Canada.
Practice areas
Substance Law provides legal services across several key areas, including:
- Regulatory compliance
- Licensing and permits
- Corporate law
- Commercial transactions and agreements
- Blockchain and fintech law
- Intellectual property
- Mergers and acquisitions
Industry focus
The firm has experience working in a range of regulated and emerging industries, including:
- Cannabis and psychedelics
- Alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products
- Food, beverage, and nutraceutical sectors
- Pharmaceuticals and healthcare products
- Financial services, including anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
- Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 technologies
Leadership
Substance Law is led by lawyer Harrison Jordan, whose practice focuses on regulatory compliance, blockchain and fintech law, and anti-money laundering requirements. He has also been featured in international media for his legal perspectives.
Client base
The firm primarily serves:
- Startups and early-stage businesses
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- International companies entering the Canadian market
Substance Law is known for its practical, client-focused approach, combining regulatory expertise with business strategy to help clients operate effectively in complex legal environments.