Will Shaw
Canada Guide 2025
Band 3 : Startups & Emerging Companies
Band 3
About
Provided by Will Shaw
Practice Areas
Will Shaw is the National Co-Leader of Fasken's Technology, Media and Telecommunications group and is the Leader of Fasken's Emerging Technology group in Toronto. Will advises a broad range of participants in the technology sector, including early-stage companies, growth-stage companies, angel investors, strategic investors and institutional investors.
Will assists high growth tech businesses throughout their lifecycle on a broad range of matters, including financings, M&A, corporate governance and commercial contracts. He also advises venture capital firms and corporate investors with their investments into, and strategic partnerships with, emerging technology companies.
In addition to being heavily involved in the startup and emerging technology community in Toronto, Will is Adjunct Faculty at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.
Chambers Review
Canada
Will Shaw is the co-leader of the emerging technology group in Toronto. He is renowned for his ability to provide counsel to venture capital firms and early-stage companies on a broad range of issues, such as acquisitions and financings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Will Shaw is extremely knowledgeable and able to break down complex legal concepts into simple terms. His collaborative approach helped me navigate the acquisition process with confidence."
"Will has become a subject matter expert for us and brings a sharp legal mind that balances risk and opportunity."
"Will Shaw is extremely knowledgeable and able to break down complex legal concepts into simple terms. His collaborative approach helped me navigate the acquisition process with confidence."
"Will has become a subject matter expert for us and brings a sharp legal mind that balances risk and opportunity."