Mitchell MacLean — Associate, Pearsall Marshall LLP
Mitchell MacLean “Mitch” is an accomplished lawyer specializing in corporate and commercial law. He began his legal journey as a summer student in 2019 at a top-tier law firm in Toronto, where he subsequently articled and launched his career. During his time there, Mitch developed a robust understanding of corporate and commercial law, advising on complex legal matters and honing his strategic skills. His early exposure to high-caliber legal practice laid a strong foundation for his expertise. In 2022, Mitch transitioned to Pearsall Marshall LLP, where he continues to provide exceptional legal counsel and advocacy, leveraging his extensive experience to serve his clients effectively.
Practice Focus
Professional Background
Mitch was called to the Bar in 2021, after receiving his J.D. from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, where he earned several academic distinctions including the Stitt Feld Handy Fellowship for Africa, the A&B LLP Award for Academic Achievement, and the Insolvency Canada Award for Academic Excellence in Insolvency Studies. Prior to joining Pearsall Marshall LLP, Mitch worked at a top-tier law firm in Toronto, where he began as a summer student before articling and launching his legal career. During his time there, he gained significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, financings, corporate reorganizations, and commercial transactions, advising clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. Since joining Pearsall Marshall LLP, Mitchell has strengthened the firm’s corporate and commercial practice by bringing a fresh perspective and a strong foundation in complex transactional work. He has played a key role in advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, and a variety of commercial transactions. Mitchell’s ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice has enhanced the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality counsel.
Community Involvement
Mitch is committed to making a positive impact beyond his legal practice. He serves as a board member for Kuwala Christian Girls School, an independent boarding school in Malawi, Africa, dedicated to providing high-quality education to girls and empowering future leaders. In addition, Mitchell and his wife, Kaitlin, volunteer weekly with the middle school youth programs at their church in LaSalle, Ontario, where they mentor and support local youth. Mitchell is also an active advocate and fundraiser for Impact Romania, a mission that delivers essential services, workshops, and camps for orphans in Romania, frequently leading campaigns to support their initiatives.
Mitchell MacLean, JD, BA, Lawyer
Address:
Pearsall Marshall LLP
1222 Lesperance Rd
Tecumseh, Ontario
N8N 1X5 – Canada
Phone: 519-800-4687
Email: mmaclean@hs-llp.com
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Open Hours:
Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
*Appointment required.
Client Testimonials
Mitch was tremendous help in guiding us through the acquisition of a business. He handled the due diligence process thoroughly and worked seamlessly with us and our client’s legal team. He was conscientious, knowledgeable, and approachable throughout the entire process. I would absolutely work with Mitch again in the future. Highly recommend.
– Tom Hiebert (Local Guide)
I had a great experience with Mitch. He was very helpful in drafting custom contracts for my company and talking me through tricky scenarios. Highly recommend working with him!
– Duncan Riviere
Mitchell is a fantastic lawyer with very high standards and super fast timing. He is the most professional lawyer I have worked with. Recommend him for all your law needs and questions. 10/10 across the board.
– Berx Silver
Service Areas
Business Law
Incorporations, Corporate Structuring, and Formation of New Businesses in Ontario — Legal guidance for Ontario incorporations: select optimal structure, draft articles and by-laws, set share rights, prepare resolutions, minute book and director consents, complete NUANS search, file returns, ensure statutory compliance, and mitigate future disputes, tax issues, and governance risks.
Corporate Reorganizations, Amalgamations, and Continuance Transactions for Ontario Corporations — Advising on reorganizations, amalgamations, and continuances, including share exchanges, rollovers, asset transfers, tax-driven restructurings, and compliance with the Ontario and federal corporate law legislation to ensure continuity, protect shareholders, and maintain proper corporate governance.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and the Purchase or Sale of Ontario Businesses and Corporations — Counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and business purchases or sales, covering due diligence, letters of intent, asset or share purchase agreements, competition & regulatory compliance, tax structuring, financing, closing deliverables post-closing indemnities and holdbacks, transition planning support.
Shareholder Agreements, Partnership Agreements, and Resolving Shareholder Disputes — Drafting and negotiating shareholder and partnership agreements, including governance, voting, capital calls, payouts, buy-sell/shotgun, tag/drag-along, ROFRs, restrictive covenants, deadlock mechanisms, valuations; resolving disputes via mediation, arbitration, oppression remedies under OBCA/CBCA.
Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Risk Management for Business Owners and Directors — Corporate governance and compliance advice for Ontario and federal corporations, including board duties, director liability, shareholder rights, minute books, resolutions, regulatory filings, risk management, ESG and privacy compliance, conflict of interest and statutory corporate governance law.
Business Succession Planning, Tax Structuring, and Ownership Transition Strategies — Business succession planning and transition strategies, including estate freezes, rollovers, family trusts, shareholder buy-sell arrangements, cross-purchase agreements, tax-efficient transfers, retirement planning, corporate reorganizations, valuation methods, and compliance with succession laws.
Commercial Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Review of Business Agreements — Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including service contracts, supply agreements, distribution, licensing, joint ventures, NDAs, standard terms, conditions, technology agreements, indemnities, warranties, dispute resolution clauses, and compliance with Ontario contract law.
Commercial Leasing, Real Estate Transactions, and Property Law for Businesses — Commercial leasing and real estate law for businesses, including lease drafting, renewals, assignments, subleases, rent review clauses, property purchases and sales, financing, zoning and land use compliance, landlord and tenant disputes, due diligence, title matters, and risk management strategies.
Corporate Financing, Secured Transactions, and Asset-Based Lending Arrangements — Advising on corporate financing and secured lending, including asset-based loans, debentures, guarantees, PPSA registrations, security agreements, priority disputes, debt restructuring, refinancing, compliance with banking and securities regulations, and protecting creditor or borrower interests.
Secured and Unsecured Business Financing, Loans, and Creditor Protection Strategies — Advising on secured and unsecured financing, including loan agreements, credit facilities, guarantees, PPSA filings, security enforcement, intercreditor arrangements, restructuring, debt workouts, forbearance agreements, insolvency issues, creditor recovery and strategies to minimize financial risk.
Franchise Law, Franchise Agreements, and Compliance for Franchisors and Franchisees — Advising franchisors and franchisees on franchise disclosure compliance, drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, renewals, assignment, area development rights, master franchise arrangements, terminations, dispute resolution, regulatory filings and risk management strategies under Ontario law.
Asset Protection, Creditor Recovery, and Risk Mitigation in Business Operations — Advising on asset protection and creditor recovery, including security agreements, guarantees, PPSA filings, insolvency strategies, debt restructuring, enforcement, judgment collection, fraud prevention, contractual safeguards, and compliance measures to minimize business and shareholder risk.
