Ontario lawyer for Canadians abroad.
Clear, accessible Canadian legal guidance for cross-border lives.
Services
Corporate & Employment Law
Ontario corporate and employment matters, including incorporation, ownership structuring, shareholder agreements, governance obligations, and HR compliance.
Ontario Landlords & Properties
Support for non-resident Ontario landlords with rental tenancy disputes, advice on residential tenancy obligations, and property oversight under Ontario law.
Wills & Estates
Estate planning, administration, and probate under Ontario law, with a focus on cross-border situations such as foreign beneficiaries or assets.
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, employment, housing, and estate 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.
About the Practice
Northgate is led by Rachael Ostroff, an Ontario-licensed lawyer. A Canadian lawyer and Israeli immigrant herself, Rachael understands how unnecessarily complicated managing Canadian affairs from abroad can be. She founded Northgate to make Ontario legal support accessible and straightforward for Canadians 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 Canadians abroad.
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