Author Archives: Andrew Foti

Coping with COVID-19: Are business contracts enforceable in a crisis?

Coping with COVID-19: Are business contracts enforceable in a crisis?

In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ explores contract law, specifically whether commercial contracts are enforceable in a global crisis. The panel discussion included Megan Wallace of Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall, Chris McLeod of Mann Lawyers LLP and Andrew Foti of Avōkka Professional Corporation. This is an edited version of the panel discussion. For … Continued

Avōkka turns one

Avōkka turns one

Avōkka celebrated our first year after launching initially in February 2014. It has been an eventful year, culminating in national recognition in the February 2015 issue of Lexpert magazine article “Transformative Law” by leading commentator, Julius Melnitzer. During 2014, we introduced our services concept to the Canadian market and have been part of the movement … Continued

New law firm to tap mid-sized firms with ‘virtual’ general counsel services | Ottawa Business Journal

New law firm to tap mid-sized firms with ‘virtual’ general counsel services | Ottawa Business Journal

Another Ottawa-based legal firm is hoping it can capitalize on changes in the legal industry by offering advice to medium-sized companies at a lower price. Andrew Foti, the founder and CEO of Avokka LLP, said he was “working on retainer for a couple companies,” when he saw an opportunity to offer medium-sized companies the same … Continued