Who We Are

Peter G. M. Dale is the principal of Dale Business Law and is supported by a dedicated team of corporate clerks and paralegals who capably assist Peter. Together we are committed to providing quality and timely services for all our clients.

After spending five years practicing corporate and commercial law with Bay Street firms Lang Michener and Donahue Ernst & Young, Peter served as the V.P., Corporate Affairs of a Toronto and London, UK based venture capital firm.  Since then Peter has practiced business law (including corporate commercial, private equity, venture capital, finance and lending, employment and M&A law) independently for over 20 years. 

Peter has served a number of companies as general counsel. In this role he has advised employees, management, officers and directors with respect to all facets of a company’s development and operations and the growth, financing and management of an enterprise from a legal perspective.

Peter has also been a co-founder, or investor in, a number of businesses including in the hospitality, technology and fintech sectors.

What We Do

Dale Business Law advises individuals and businesses such as entrepreneurs, business owners, small and mid-size companies, startups, executives and professionals.

We work with a wide variety of clients including those in the fintech, lending, finance, technology, cannabis, healthcare, manufacturing, sales and training and hospitality sectors, among others. 

We assist individuals with a wide array of commercial legal matters such as employment issues, shareholders and partnership agreements, contract drafting and negotiations, starting a new business, addressing the challenges of an existing company and making an investment in, financing, buying or selling a business.

We also advise both companies and investors in structuring and funding new projects. We continue to work with companies post-funding and provide advice on how best to develop, grow and mature these ventures.  We are a trusted advisor for many clients and have worked with some companies from incorporation, startup and initial funding through to growth and public market participation, including the successful completion of RTO (reverse takeover) transactions and listings on the CSE (Canadian Securities Exchange). 

Whatever your business law requirements, we are confident in our ability to assist you and contribute to your ongoing success.

Testimonials

Mr. David M. Anthony, President, Cyclo Mondo Ltd.

“I highly recommend Pete’s services. Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur and businessperson, he’s able to create practical, reasonable, thorough and solid legal advice and solutions that are tailored to my business’ needs. He’s really adept at quickly grasping both the situation and what I hope to achieve for my business and then finding a way to meet that need. Most important of all, I feel like Pete always has my back.”

Mr. Kevin Higgins, former C.E.O., DoubleDigit Sales Inc.

“Peter Dale has been our corporate counsel for many years and we are delighted with his work. He knows the law and he knows how to help apply it to an entrepreneurial growth company. His work is first class and he has helped us to avoid situations that would have put us at risk. He has assisted us on a broad range of requirements and he has also helped refer us to other legal firms where necessary. We would highly recommend Peter!”

Dr. Mark R. Lansdell, BSc, DDS, Owner, Gordon Street Dental

“Mr. Dale provided me with tremendous advice and assistance in the legal and financial structuring of my dental practice and related employment and other contractual matters. His services were timely, efficient and cost-effective. He was particularly sensitive to my unique requirements as a dental surgeon. I would highly recommend Dale Business Law to anyone with commercial legal needs.”

Mr. Justin MacRae, former Owner, Teatro Bar/Kitchen and Executive Producer, J. MacRae Content

“I rely on Peter for all facets of my legal representation and advice. He has always been diligent, conscientious and intuitive to my challenges and has become a trusted sounding board. Peter was instrumental in the acquisition of my restaurant after which he handled difficult leasing negotiations and advised on dealings with municipal, provincial and federal regulatory agencies. After 7 years of operation, he facilitated the negotiation and successful terms of sale of Teatro. Peter continues to be my go-to for all legal matters in my current venture as a Broadcast and Digital Content Producer.”

Education & Experience

Professional Designation

Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public in Ontario, Canada and a licensed member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.

Vocational Experience

  • Vice President, Corporate Affairs of a Toronto and London, UK based venture capital firm

  • Corporate & Commercial Lawyer – Donahue Ernst & Young LLP, Toronto, a member firm of Ernst & Young International, Ltd.

  • Corporate & Commercial Lawyer – Lang Michener LLP, Toronto, now McMillan LLP

Education

  • Articling Student – Lang Michener LLP, Toronto

  • Juris Doctor – The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law, Vancouver, BC

  • Visiting Student – The University of Alabama, School of Law, JD program, Tuscaloosa, AL

  • Bachelor of Arts – History & Political Science, Western University, Huron University College, London, ON, Graduated Dean’s Honor List