Andrew Wong

Andrew Wong, a key partner at Gowling WLG's Calgary branch, specializes in corporate law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, corporate restructuring, and private equity. Before his tenure at Gowling WLG, Andrew ventured into entrepreneurship, where he successfully launched, funded, and eventually sold a pharmaceutical delivery tech venture, marking a significant achievement in his career. This venture catered to markets in both Canada and the United States, showcasing Andrew's knack for innovation and strategic growth.

After his company was acquired in 2020, Andrew remained with the new management to ensure a smooth transition before making his return to legal practice. This unique journey from entrepreneur to legal expert equips Andrew with a rare insight into the business world, enabling him to offer legal advice that is not only sound but also highly practical and business-oriented.

His legal prowess encompasses a wide range of activities, including facilitating mergers and acquisitions for various entities, orchestrating public and private financing operations, and navigating the complex terrain of listing and exchange compliance, among others. Andrew's expertise extends to drafting commercial agreements, fostering joint ventures, guiding technology funding and commercialization, and overseeing management buyouts.

Andrew's client portfolio is impressive, representing both domestic and international firms across diverse sectors such as technology, software, manufacturing, professional services, and oil and gas. His practice areas further include Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Corporate, Corporate Commercial, and Private Equity, highlighting his versatile and comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.