

Partner at Gowling WLG
Stephen Cross is a respected partner at Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office, where he offers extensive experience in business and intellectual property law. As the co-leader of the technology group in Ottawa, Stephen is renowned for his sharp legal acumen and strategic guidance on matters involving technology and intellectual property rights.
Stephen’s core practice centers on the preparation and negotiation of a wide variety of agreements, including distribution agreements, master service agreements, licensing agreements, cloud computing agreements, development contracts, implementation agreements, sales channel arrangements, publishing agreements, and software service agreements. He provides invaluable legal advice to clients navigating the complexities of technology transfers, cloud computing, data security, and open-source software.
Recognized as a leader in his field, Stephen Cross has been featured in both The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and The Best Lawyers™ in Canada. He was named Information Technology “Lawyer of the Year” in Ottawa by Best Lawyers® in 2018, 2021, 2023, and 2024. In addition, Stephen received the Client Choice Award from the International Law Office in partnership with Lexology for Information Technology (Ontario) in 2019.
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