David Pamenter

Partner, Business Law, Gowlings
Panelist: Financing Innovation

David Pamenter is a business law partner in Gowlings' Toronto office. He is the national leader of the Firm's Technology Industry Group and coordinator of the Cleantech practice. David has more than 30 years of experience in technology law, business and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, corporate governance issues and private corporate finance.

David advises a wide spectrum of domestic and international clients, including development stage clients, on matters of both a day-to-day and a strategic nature. He has acted as legal counsel on a diverse range of transactions from acquisitions to dispositions, including licensing and other technology issues for science-based enterprises as well as for companies in traditional manufacturing and distribution industries.

David is co-chair of the International Trade Subcommittee of the International Business Law Committee and chair of the International Transactions Committee of the Mid-Market Committee, Business Law Section, American Bar Association. Designated an Institute-certified director, ICD.D, David is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

David is a member of Gowlings' External Management Committee and chairs the Firm's Innovation Board.