Kirk Emery

Among other industries in which he has expertise, Kirk has deep experience with technology transactions and companies. In addition to advising mature technology companies on corporate and commercial matters, and working with other specialists to calibrate their work for the technology company context, he advises emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycle, including on incorporation, organization, commercialization of intellectual property, venture capital financing, scaling, and exit. Kirk has substantial experience with legal and commercial aspects of the blockchain ecosystem at all levels of the technology stack.

Kirk’s cross border practice involves advising foreign clients on Canadian matters and domestic clients on matters throughout Canada and abroad, as well as multijurisdictional transactions. With law degrees in both common law and civil law, and legal licensure in both Canada and the United States, Kirk is adept at managing legal work that involves assets, ownership, and other touch points in different legal systems.

Formerly the Executive Vice President of Legal & Business Development at a global technology unicorn, Kirk understands the real life pressures and opportunities that his clients face and offers practical, business centric advice in plain English.