Ink LLP is a business law firm that provides strategic counsel to high-growth companies and those that build them. We bring decades of experience in business and technology, and use that experience to help you Establish, Finance, Scale and Exit your business.
Meet the Team
FOUNDER + Managing Partner
Geoff Dittrich
Geoff’s practice focuses on providing strategic counsel to technology companies and high-growth ventures. Geoff has spent over a decade working with and building technology companies, and has advised hundreds of businesses from inception to exit. He regularly advises on venture financing and acquisitions.
Geoff is a director and advisor for a number of emerging companies and charities, is regularly engaged as a speaker, and is active in serving his local community.
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SECURITIES AND M&A COUNSEL
David Kandestin
David advises early-stage companies, reporting issuers, and not for profits on securities, governance and general corporate matters. His legal experience is extensive and varied, having worked at national law firms, regional boutiques, a governance consultancy, and as in-house counsel for technology startups. David's approach emphasizes practical, risk-focused advice to help clients grow their business and thrive.
Born, educated and trained in Montreal, David hitched his wagons west in 2013. He speaks French and has travelled to more than 30 countries (top pick: Nepal).
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ASSOCIATE LAWYER
Jenny Gu
With a background in science and commerce, Jenny has intentionally pursued a career in law that focuses on technology and innovation. She works with our Startup team to help entrepreneurs shape their early stages of growth.
She loves kayak-camping, musicals and swing dance.
designated paralegal*
Judy Kieu
Judy wears too many hats to count. Chief among her roles and skills is relationship management with our clients. She actively seeks out ways to improve our client experiences and maintain excellence in our legal services.
Judy is fluent in Vietnamese.
*A “designated paralegal” is a paralegal who can perform additional duties under a lawyer’s supervision.
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Operations lead
Erin Ikeda
Erin leads the firm’s general day to day operations, which includes the areas of accounting, finance, practice management, and regulatory compliance. She is always working towards increasing the efficiency of how we work and the excellence in how we deliver our services to clients.
She has spent much of her life in New York, and is our secret weapon when it comes to U.S. trivia.
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paralegal
Aimee Gee
Aimee uses her degree in business and finance to improve the operations of our business and deliver meaningful support to our clients. With experience in a broad range of small businesses, she understands entrepreneurs and is deeply committed to helping them build their ventures. Outside of work, Aimee pursues excellence in all her creative ambitions.
She is actively involved in the community and has taken that service focus to projects across the world.
CORPORATE CLERK
Carley Belfry
Carley is our Corporate Clerk, and manages all of our client's corporate records. She uses that focus to support on our financing and M&A transactions, ensuring that companies are well organized and up to date.
She loves spending time outdoors and adores her pet hedgehog.
ARTICLING STUDENT
Suzie Kimball
Suzie has a keen interest in technology, business, and law. She recently obtained her law degree from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. During law school, Suzie directed her own research project exploring Artificial Intelligence bias and privacy law.
In her spare time, Suzie enjoys going on walks with her dog and trying new fitness classes.
ARTICLING STUDENT
Calvin Li
Combining his behavioural neuroscience background with a keen interest in business and intellectual property law, Calvin is passionate about helping innovators and researchers actualize their business opportunities. Throughout law school, he was deeply involved in providing pro-bono legal services for his local community with the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program.
Outside the office, you can expect to find Calvin exploring different restaurants around Vancouver or training at a local Muay Thai gym.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Tina Tory
Tina is our Chief Financial Officer. She ensures that our firm is operating efficiently and responsibly. In addition to overseeing our internal accounting and finance functions, she also advises on our investment strategies as we pursue growth in impact.
In addition to her extensive experience as an accountant, Tina also serves on the board of New Hope Schools Society, an organization that develops tools and teaching for the improvement of the basic necessities of life, including food, clean water, health, security and shelter.