Canadian lawyer for clients overseas.
Helping global individuals and businesses navigate Ontario courts, transactions, and other legal matters.
Why Northgate
Northgate Legal Services is a trade name of Rachael Ostroff, an Ontario-licensed lawyer. Rachael helps global clients navigate Ontario legal matters in corporate, housing, and estates areas; providing practical guidance tailored to each client’s cross-border circumstances.
Empathetic, creative, and globally-minded, Rachael anticipates challenges that arise for cross-border individuals and businesses. She ensures her clients feel confident, informed, and supported—no matter where in the world they are.
Global Perspective; Canadian Grounding
International insight paired with practical Ontario legal guidance.
Thoughtfully Tailored
To your specific cross-border circumstances and goals.
Support Wherever You Are
No matter where you currently call home.
Services
Legal services are provided under Ontario provincial and Canadian federal law, as applicable.
Wills & Estates
Estate planning for individuals and families with ties to Ontario, including wills, powers of attorney and other documents with focus on the practical issues arising when an estate crosses borders.
Corporate & Bankruptcy
Incorporation, contracts, and corporate governance for cross-border companies of all sizes. Representation for creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.
Debt Collection & Enforcement
Debt recovery and judgment enforcement for individuals and businesses through garnishment, debtor examinations and other available remedies in Ontario.
Foreign Landlords
Legal advice and representation for non-resident landlords with property management, tenant disputes and rent arrears recovery under Ontario law.
About the Practice
A Canadian lawyer and Israeli immigrant herself, Rachael understands how unnecessarily complicated managing Canadian affairs from abroad can be. Her mission is to make Canadian legal support accessible and straightforward for Canadians who are living abroad.
Rachael collaborates with a trusted network of advisors across various practice areas and jurisdictions, where appropriate. These relationships allow Northgate to provide well-rounded, integrative guidance tailored to the cross-border needs of global Canadians.
Book a Consultation
Schedule a consultation to discuss your situation and receive practical guidance under Ontario law.
- Consultations are focused and efficient
- All communications are privileged and confidential
- Response within one business day