Karina Vertlib is a corporate commercial lawyer. She has advised a broad range of business clients—from start-ups and owner-operated enterprises to large corporations—across various industries, including technology, e-commerce, art and entertainment, hospitality and tourism, education, and healthcare and wellness. Karina helps cliens navigate complex legal issues with practical solutions that balance risk and opportunity.

Karina supports clients throughout the business life cycle. She provides guidance on general corporate and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, and business succession planning. She also assists clients in navigating and resolving business disputes, offering strategic advice to protect their interests and avoid costly litigation.

Her practice includes:

• Advising on regulatory compliance including advertising, privacy, and consumer protection
• Drafting and negotiating business contracts with suppliers, distributors, and customers
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases
• Drafting employment agreements, termination packages and workplace policies
• Advising on IP protection strategies including drafting licensing agreements, NDA agreements, and assignment agreements
• Assisting with IP enforcement strategies, including drafting cease and desist letters, and advising on infringement risk management
• Asset and share purchases and sales
• Acting for borrowers and lenders in a broad range of financing transactions

Karina regularly assists creatives in starting and protecting their businesses. She has assisted artists, developers, agencies, influencers, and other content creators in securing robust intellectual property rights and safeguarding the integrity of their creative works.