Business Law & Privacy

We protect your business as it grows.

Your legal partner as you build, grow, and scale. SKL Counsel provides clear, practical legal advice to businesses and healthcare professionals in Ontario — without the overhead of a large firm.

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5+
Years of practice
EN/FR
Bilingual counsel
Free
First 15-min consultation

Licensed in Ontario · Serving clients across the province · English & French

Whether you're structuring a deal, drafting your first contract, or navigating Ontario's privacy obligations — we offer focused, actionable legal support tailored to your reality.

Business Law

Running a business means making decisions fast — often without the luxury of second-guessing. SKL Counsel gives you the legal clarity to move forward with confidence.

From incorporation to complex commercial agreements, we help businesses at every stage protect their interests and structure their operations for growth. You'll always speak directly with your lawyer — no associates, no hand-offs.

  • Business incorporation & structuring
  • Commercial contracts & negotiations
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Partnership & joint venture agreements
  • Terms of service & vendor agreements
  • Corporate governance
  • Employment agreements
  • Business purchase & sale

Whether you're a startup finding your footing or an established business closing your next deal, we adapt to where you are.

Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy law is no longer optional. Whether you're handling patient records or customer data, the obligations are real — and so are the risks of getting them wrong.

SKL Counsel advises organizations on their obligations under PIPEDA and Ontario's privacy framework, helping you build compliant practices without disrupting the way you work.

Healthcare professionals: If you're a physician, dentist, therapist, or clinic operator in Ontario, you face specific obligations under PHIPA (the Personal Health Information Protection Act). We help you understand what's required, review your policies, and put the right safeguards in place — in plain language.

  • Privacy policy drafting & review
  • PHIPA compliance (healthcare)
  • PIPEDA & provincial obligations
  • Data breach response planning
  • Consent frameworks & notices
  • Vendor & data-sharing agreements
  • Staff privacy training guidance
  • Privacy program audits

We work with individual practitioners, group practices, and organizations that collect personal information and want to handle it responsibly.

Finally, a lawyer in your corner.

Olivia Sikali is a bilingual business lawyer (EN/FR) helping Ontario businesses navigate their legal obligations with clarity and confidence.

A member of the Law Society of Ontario since 2021, she holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa and a Certificate in Privacy and Cybersecurity Law from Osgoode Hall Law School.

Over five years of continuous practice advising small and mid-sized businesses gives her a rare practical sensibility: she understands not only the legal requirements, but also the operational realities of running a business.

She also teaches legal drafting and communication as a part-time professor — which means translating complex legal obligations into clear, actionable guidance is not just her job. It's her craft.

Clients value her for one thing above all: she cuts through complexity and focuses on what actually matters, without unnecessary fluff.

Direct communication

You speak with Olivia. Always. No associates relaying messages or summaries from someone who doesn't know your file.

Practical advice

The goal is a decision you can act on — not a memo that covers every theoretical risk.

Transparent pricing

Fees are discussed upfront. No surprises on your invoice.

Olivia Sikali, Business Lawyer

Credentials & Admission

Law Society of Ontario

Licensed lawyer — called to the bar 2021

University of Ottawa

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Osgoode Hall Law School

Certificate in Privacy & Cybersecurity Law

Languages

English · French

Practice Areas

Business Law · Privacy & Data Protection

Jurisdiction

Ontario, Canada

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Email

[email protected]

Phone

613-663-4051

Location

Ottawa, Ontario

Languages

English · French