The firm

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A firm small enough for a partner to answer your call.

A firm small enough for a partner to answer your call.

A firm small enough for a partner to answer your call.

Harrow & Vane was founded in Toronto in 1961 by two lawyers who wanted to give clients a price before they started. We still do.

Harrow & Vane was founded in Toronto in 1961 by two lawyers who wanted to give clients a price before they started. We still do.

Harrow & Vane was founded in Toronto in 1961 by two lawyers who wanted to give clients a price before they started. We still do.

Stone staircase with classical columns

Fig. 01 — The steps on King Street

Principles

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Four rules we do not bend.

Four rules we do not bend.

Four rules we do not bend.

Price before work

Price before work

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No matter starts without a written price or a capped budget.

A named partner

A named partner

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One partner leads every matter and stays on it.

Plain English

Plain English

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We write letters and advice in words a client would use.

Say no early

Say no early

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If we are not the right firm, we say so on the first call and suggest one who is.

History

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Sixty-five years, in five dates.

Sixty-five years, in five dates.

Sixty-five years, in five dates.

1961

1961

1961

Two lawyers open a two-room office on King Street.

Two lawyers open a two-room office on King Street.

Two lawyers open a two-room office on King Street.

1978

1978

1978

The firm’s first mergers team is formed.

The firm’s first mergers team is formed.

The firm’s first mergers team is formed.

1996

1996

1996

The Vancouver office opens to act for lenders on the west coast.

The Vancouver office opens to act for lenders on the west coast.

The Vancouver office opens to act for lenders on the west coast.

2009

2009

2009

The London office opens to serve clients with operations in Europe.

The London office opens to serve clients with operations in Europe.

The London office opens to serve clients with operations in Europe.

2026

2026

2026

214 lawyers, three offices and the same rule: a price before we start.

214 lawyers, three offices and the same rule: a price before we start.

214 lawyers, three offices and the same rule: a price before we start.

Founded

1961, Toronto

Lawyers

214

Offices

Toronto, Vancouver, London

Languages

11

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