The Firm

Yocto Law® Professional Corporation is a dynamic boutique law firm located in Toronto’s Discovery District. Yocto offers pragmatic legal services to start-ups, established companies, and other stakeholders in the life sciences and health technology sectors. The firm is proud to provide friendly, efficient, and effective client-tailored counsel with dedicated attention to the smallest detail. By engaging Yocto, clients gain a steadfast partner on their path to success.

The Founder

Yocto was founded by Dr. Gabriella Chan a lawyer, scientist, educator, and entrepreneur. Gabriella’s clients benefit from her multi-disciplinary background and strategic focus gleaned from industry insight. Her practical experience, technical knowledge, and legal expertise underpin her essential counsel. Gabriella advises world-renowned scientists on commercialization of academic research conducted in Canada’s top universities and research hospitals. She counsels commercialization offices at leading research institutions and advises first-time and seasoned entrepreneurs. As an educator, Gabriella lectures about intellectual property (IP) protection and commercialization.