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Legal Counsel Built For Regulated Business.

Substance Law helps businesses navigate complex regulatory environments with practical legal advice grounded in commercial reality.

Meet Our Founder

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Ontario-Licensed

Law Society of Ontario #75076P

Who we are

We Understand The Rules. And The Business Behind Them.

Substance Law is a Canadian law firm focused on highly regulated and emerging industries. We pair regulatory depth with commercial judgment, so every piece of advice is practical and tied to how your business actually runs.

From licensing and compliance to transactions and disputes, we stay with our clients through each stage of the business, with clear next steps and no surprises.

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Practical, plain-language advice from a team that understands both the rules and the business behind them.

Harrison Jordan, J.D. Founder & Managing Lawyer

What Sets Us Apart

Practical Advice For Complex Industries.

Regulatory Focus

Built around industries where regulation affects every business decision.
Commercial Perspective

Legal advice that considers where the business needs to go next.
Direct Counsel

Practical, responsive guidance without unnecessary complexity.

Industries

Built For Industries Where The Rules Are Still Evolving.

Substance Law is a Canadian law firm focused on highly regulated and emerging industries.

Our principles

Substance Over Noise. Strategy Over Uncertainty.

We focus on what matters — clear advice, practical solutions and long-term support for businesses operating in complex regulatory environments.

Founder & Managing Lawyer

Harrison Jordan

Founded in 2018, Substance Law is a Canadian law firm focused on highly regulated and emerging industries.

Harrison earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he completed a wide array of public and private law courses. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph.

His comprehensive knowledge ensures that Substance Law remains at the forefront of legal developments in these interrelated evolving fields. Harrison’s dedication to his practice and continuous learning contributes to his reputation as a trusted advisor in regulated industries.