Atty. Seth Abbey
An entrepreneur at heart, Seth Abbey understands your reality. Seth Abbey practises in business law, with a particular interest in entrepreneurship.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · 14+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Seth Abbey at a Glance
Seth Abbey is a business and m&a attorney, practicing at De Grandpré Chait LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Quebec (2012). Educated at McGill University (—, 2011) and McGill University (LL.B., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).
Get Legal Help from Seth Abbey
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Seth Abbey
- An entrepreneur at heart, Seth Abbey understands your reality
- Seth Abbey practises in business law, with a particular interest in entrepreneurship
- His practice focuses on private equity/venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, technology, multigenerational planning and transfers and acting as general counsel for small and medium-sized businesses
- With both a law and a business degree from McGill University, Seth Abbey understands the interconnectivity of the two worlds and tailors his legal advice so it is pragmatic and effective
- In his work, Seth Abbey guides his clients through the business lifecycle from the critical work of building the foundation of a business with preparing a shareholders’ agreement to ensure harmonious collaboration, setting up a tax-efficient structure and securing protection of the business’s intellectual property and competitive advantage, to advising on negotiating crucial funding rounds, customer, supplier and distributor agreements and then the eventual exit with the sale of the business
- In terms of advising families on passing the torch from one generation to the next, Seth Abbey takes a proactive approach in creating mechanisms for dialogue and future role building to enable a smooth and gradual transition
- He has advised businesses and corporations that went on to receive awards and nominations such as Top 50 in Canada, Great Place to Work, 2020 Best Cloud-Based Market Data Delivery Solution, Canada’s Companies-to-Watch in Deloitte’s Technology 2020 Fast 50 Awards, Growth 500 (2019), Profit 500 2016: Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies and more
- Seth Abbey is passionate about his profession and helps train the next generation of entrepreneurs by giving talks and supporting initiatives such as the Young Investors Challenge
- He is also active with several charities
Practice Areas Explained
Seth Abbey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth Abbey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.
Business & Corporate Law
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Seth Abbey is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys →
Mergers & Acquisitions
Seth Abbey is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys →
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Seth Abbey
What practice areas does Seth Abbey handle?
How long has Seth Abbey practiced law?
Where did Seth Abbey go to law school?
How can I contact Seth Abbey for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Seth Abbey received?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Your Area Choose Seth Abbey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Seth Abbey's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Seth Abbey brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, Seth Abbey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Search Reference
How People Find Seth Abbey Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in this area commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Seth Abbey.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Seth Abbey directly.
Seth Abbey's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Awards & Professional Honors
Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions
Client Reviews & Ratings — Seth Abbey
No reviews yet.