Bitcoin Lawyer
John Wires
John Wires, B.A., J.D.
Wires Law was founded by Toronto technology lawyer John Wires. John advises a bitcoin exchange in relation to their Canadian operations and an app development firm that allows users to buy and sell items using cryptocurrency.
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John was called to the Bar of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2011. He works primarily with internet and technology companies. 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.
Learn more about John here.
Currently obtaining Law Society CPD credit to hear a former investment banker explain Bitcoin to a room of lawyers. As @APompliano says, it’s spreading.
— John Wires (@johnwires) November 14, 2018
Files We’ve Been Working On
Privacy Policy for an Online Platform
Drafting and advising an online software as a service company on their privacy policy.
Website Terms for a SAAS Startup
Preparing advice, website terms and privacy policy for a SAAS startup.
Distribution Agreement for E-commerce
Drafting a distribution agreement for an e-commerce business expanding to the United States.
iOS Video Game Contracts
Drafting contracts for an iOS app store video game company.
Domain Name Licensing Agreement
Preparing a domain name licensing agreement for a web hosting provider.
Privacy Related Legal Opinion
Advising a client on their collection, storage and data retention practices and ways to reduce liability exposure.
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Drafting a non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement for a web application company.
Licensing Agreement
Licensing agreement for an internet of things hardware manufacturer and software development firm.
Incorporating a Web Startup
Incorporating a SAAS startup.
Incorporating a Drone Business
Incorporating a drone photography and mapping business.
Asset Tracking Software
Assisting client with a asset tracking software company.
Crypto Exchange
Advising a crypto exchange on their Canadian operations.
Equity Financing
Corporate counsel to a sharing economy app company having raised over $1.0 million in an equity financing.
Share Purchase Agreement
Drafting a share purchase agreement for a web marketing company.
Friends and Family Investment
Friends and family financing for a 3D printing manufacturer.
Mobile Fitness Studio
Corporate organization and general advice for a mobile fitness training company.
Stock Option Agreement
Advising a client on a stock option agreement.
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Negotiating Cofounder and Shareholder Agreements
Learn about shareholder agreements for Canadian startups. Protect founder interests, negotiate key terms, and avoid disputes. Wires Law provides expert guidance.
Holding Bitcoin on Your Balance Sheet in Canada
Explore the legal aspects of holding Bitcoin on your balance sheet as a Canadian company. Get expert insights on compliance, tax implications, and best practices from Wires Law.
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