W. David Petras

Partner at Gowling WLG

Location: Waterloo Region, Ontario

Year Called to the Bar: 1983 (ON)

Contact:
Phone: (519) 575-7506
Fax: (519) 571-5006
Email: [email protected]

Legal Expertise

Domestic & Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Debt & Equity Financings
Corporate Governance
Technology Transactions
Venture Capital Financings
Credit Facilities
Board Structuring and Advisory
Strategic Alliances and Technology Transfer Agreements

About W. David Petras

W. David Petras is a highly regarded partner at Gowling WLG’s Waterloo Region office. With a distinguished legal career spanning over 40 years, David specializes in domestic and cross-border M&A, complex corporate financings, innovative technology law, and corporate governance for a diverse client base. His clients include advanced manufacturers, software developers, internet businesses, auto parts manufacturers, as well as companies in the agri/food, medical products, and alternative energy sectors.

David’s expertise in M&A encompasses both public and private transactions, expertly managing matters that involve strategic and financial buyers. He is renowned for guiding clients through venture capital financings and various forms of credit facilities. He also delivers pragmatic solutions for structuring boards and their committees, developing governance policies, and advising leadership on critical governance challenges.

As an innovator in technology transactions, David handles system development, research, distribution, strategic alliance, and technology transfer agreements, ensuring his clients’ interests are fully protected in dynamic markets. He is a former leader of Gowling WLG’s US Initiative and serves as a present and past director for organizations such as Enova Energy Corporation, Waterloo North Hydro, Waterloo Economic Development Corporation, Waterloo Accelerator Centre, and Communitech Corporation.

Industries Served

Advanced Manufacturing
Software and Internet
Automotive and Auto Parts
Agri/Food
Medical Products
Alternative Energy

Leadership & Community Involvement

Director, Enova Energy Corporation
Director, Waterloo North Hydro
Director, Waterloo Economic Development Corporation
Director, Waterloo Accelerator Centre
Director, Communitech Corporation

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