10
years experience
1,600+
Files closed
$850 M+
Total transactions
99.9%
drama-free
How we work

A legal partner you can trust

Our wealth of experience has allowed us to perfect a workflow for a smooth closing. From straight-forward first mortgages to complex multi-property mortgages, we bring the same level of care and detail to every file.

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Communication
Direct answers. Rapid turnarounds. Zero fluff. We pride ourselves on being the most responsive firm on the block, providing concise answers to complex questions. Our goal is simple: to get your deal done right and on time.
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Transparent Costs
We are transparent with fees and disbursements with no ancient add-ons like photocopies and fax. We live in a digital age and use email and docusign exclusively for ease with our lending clients. You won't find any surprises for you or your borrowers.
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Smart Documents
Our suite of documents have been curated by fire and optimized over the years to maximize lender security while minimizing borrower friction. The era of 100-page, bloated packages is over — our process is lean, efficient, and legally robust.
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Assured Security
We work closely with Stewart Title’s underwriting team to have title insurance policies issued quickly and with full coverage – their entire team is incredibly familiar with how we operate and what we do.
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Processing Speed
Our firm handles fundings and payouts with zero delay. As soon as funds are received, we discharge the mortgage from title and immediately relay funds to our clients. We eliminate the typical ‘lag time’ found elsewhere, ensuring every transaction is finalized the moment the funds arrive.
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Redundancy Plan
We have a contingency plan in place in case of an emergency and our office somehow couldn’t complete a transaction mid-step. We’ve partnered with a trusted external team so that deals can close unfettered.
The Team

We get sh*t done

We are a small, approachable, and experienced team that strives to treat all clients exactly how we’d like to be treated, were the shoe on the other foot. We’re motivated at every step to save your time, money, and sanity.

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Adam Freud
Lawyer
Stephanie Van Nes
Senior Law Clerk
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Xena
Director of Hooman Roosources
In an industry where client experience shapes your brand in the marketplace, partnering with a lawyer that understands this is key. We would instruct Adam’s firm with full confidence knowing he would do whatever it took for the client to have a smooth process. Freud Law is second to none, and I look forward to growing new business opportunities with Adam and his firm.
Rob Maver
Director, Access on Demand, Indi Mortgage
Former Senior Underwriter, Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation
Unlike most firms, Adam has mastered the art of making private lending deals a breeze to work on. His documentation is always on point, he reviews everything in a timely fashion, he provides everything I need up front and promptly, and he eliminates the constant struggle that we lawyers face with larger firms. Adam is friendly, helpful, and a true pleasure to work with.
Lucie Molinaro
Barrister and Solicitor, Molinaro Legal
Adam from Freud Law is our Ontario lawyer of choice. He is efficient, responsive and makes the funding and payout process effortless for us. He takes charge of all files given to him and follows through to completion while providing updates along the way.  His accuracy, accessibility and humor are appreciated. We highly recommended Adam. He is part of our Calvert team!
Amy Bailey
Mortgage Servicing Administrator, Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation
Adam Freud is someone I genuinely enjoy working with. We've worked together on many real estate and private mortgage transactions. Adam knows the lending space, moves efficiently, and doesn't manufacture problems. Any private lender, borrower, or mortgage professional looking for counsel who truly understands this space would be well served by Adam.
Christian Janisse
Managing Lawyer, SimplyClose Law PC
Adam is a trusted lending partner who brings clarity, speed, and creative problem-solving to every file. His communication is excellent, and when he says he’ll get something done, he delivers. Even when deals get complicated, he adapts quickly and finds a way forward — exactly the kind of lawyer you want in your corner.
Spenser Brooks
Underwriter, Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation