Contract Review Lawyer Toronto & Markham | Flat Fees

Q: How much does a contract review cost?

Contract review at Oathstone Law starts at $500 plus HST for a standard agreement, with the exact fee quoted in writing before work begins. Longer or more complex agreements are billed at $300 per hour. You receive a written retainer agreement setting out the scope and fee first.

Q: What do you look for when reviewing a contract?

We identify the obligations you are taking on, the rights you are giving up, and the terms that carry risk — including termination provisions, restrictive covenants such as non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, indemnities, limitation of liability, automatic renewals, and dispute resolution clauses. You receive a plain-language explanation and, where useful, suggested revisions to request.

Why Review Before Signing

Once signed, you're bound by every clause — including the ones you didn't notice. A review costs a fraction of fixing a bad contract later. Our review tells you what the agreement actually requires of you, what rights you are giving up, and which terms are worth pushing back on while you still have leverage.

Employment Contracts Commercial Agreements Commercial & Residential Leases Independent Contractor Agreements Service Agreements Releases & Settlements

Employment Contracts

Termination clauses in Ontario employment contracts frequently attempt to limit an employee's entitlements to the minimums under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 — and whether they succeed depends on precise wording that courts scrutinize closely. We review termination provisions, probation terms, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, bonus and commission language, and intellectual property assignments, and tell you in plain language what the offer actually provides.

Commercial Agreements & Leases

For small business owners and individuals, we review supplier and service agreements, commercial leases, and independent contractor agreements — flagging indemnities, limitation of liability clauses, automatic renewal terms, personal guarantees, and dispute resolution provisions before they become problems.

What You Receive

Plain-Language Summary

What the contract obligates you to do, what you get in return, and where the risk sits.

Flagged Terms

Clauses that are unusual, one-sided, or carry consequences that may not be obvious on a first read.

Suggested Revisions

Where useful, specific changes to request before you sign — so you negotiate from an informed position.

Fees

Service	Fee
Contract review — standard agreement, with plain-language advice	From $500 + HST
Longer or complex agreements, billed on a time basis	$300/hr + HST

All fees are discussed and agreed before work begins. You receive a written retainer agreement setting out the scope of work, fees, disbursements, and HST before any work starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a contract review cost?

Reviews start at $500 + HST for a standard agreement, with the exact fee quoted in writing before work begins. Longer or more complex agreements are billed at $300/hr + HST.

What do you look for when reviewing a contract?

The obligations you are taking on, the rights you are giving up, and the terms that carry risk — termination provisions, restrictive covenants, indemnities, limitation of liability, automatic renewals, and dispute resolution clauses. You receive a plain-language explanation and, where useful, suggested revisions.

Should I have an employment contract reviewed before signing?

A review before signing tells you what the offer actually provides — particularly the termination clause, whose enforceability depends on precise wording under Ontario law. After signing, your leverage is largely gone.

I have a deadline — how fast can you review it?

Tell us your deadline in the intake form. Depending on availability and the length of the agreement, many standard reviews can be completed within a few business days.