Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2012)
Education
  • J.D., University of Western Ontario, 2011
  • M.Sc. (Microbiology), University of Toronto, 2007
  • M.Sc. (Life Science), University of Toronto, 2005
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
  • Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group
  • Toronto Intellectual Property Group
  • Toronto Lawyers Association

Thomas Wong is a Partner in the Corporate Practice Group at WeirFoulds and is Co-Chair of the firm’s Technology & Intellectual Property and Privacy Practice Group.

His practice is focused on intellectual property, information technology law, and privacy law. Thomas brings extensive knowledge and experience in advising clients on a wide range of contractual and commercial matters, ranging from routine to highly complex engagements. His work includes matters related to e-commerce, cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) arrangements, software development and licensing, as well as telecommunications and Internet services. He is known for delivering practical, solution-oriented advice and for his ability to distill complex legal and technical issues into clear, understandable guidance for his clients.

He has represented both customers and service providers, large and small, in a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical and chemical analysis, online travel and booking services, hotel, music and media, construction, telecommunications, and automobile financing.

Over the course of his practice, Thomas has been seconded to a number of in-house legal teams, including one of the largest software licensors and cloud computing providers in the world, and has built an in-depth and unique understanding of the business needs and operational processes of technology clients. This allows him to quickly adapt to client processes, understand client needs, and deliver practical solutions to get over any road blocks.

Experience

Acted for a national telecommunications provider in the negotiation of a master services agreement with a Schedule I bank, November 2014.
Acted for a national telecommunications provider in the negotiation of a master services agreement with a Schedule II bank, July 2017.
Acted for a leading cloud provider in the negotiation of an agreement for Data Centre and hosting services with a Schedule I bank, February 2018.

  • Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences as a Lawyer to Watch, 2023
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in Computer & IT Law

Acted for a national telecommunications provider in the negotiation of a master services agreement with a Schedule I bank, November 2014.
Acted for a national telecommunications provider in the negotiation of a master services agreement with a Schedule II bank, July 2017.
Acted for a leading cloud provider in the negotiation of an agreement for Data Centre and hosting services with a Schedule I bank, February 2018.

  • Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences as a Lawyer to Watch, 2023
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in Computer & IT Law

Thomas Wong is a Partner in the Corporate Practice Group at WeirFoulds and is Co-Chair of the firm’s Technology & Intellectual Property and Privacy Practice Group.

His practice is focused on intellectual property, information technology law, and privacy law. Thomas brings extensive knowledge and experience in advising clients on a wide range of contractual and commercial matters, ranging from routine to highly complex engagements. His work includes matters related to e-commerce, cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) arrangements, software development and licensing, as well as telecommunications and Internet services. He is known for delivering practical, solution-oriented advice and for his ability to distill complex legal and technical issues into clear, understandable guidance for his clients.

He has represented both customers and service providers, large and small, in a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical and chemical analysis, online travel and booking services, hotel, music and media, construction, telecommunications, and automobile financing.

Over the course of his practice, Thomas has been seconded to a number of in-house legal teams, including one of the largest software licensors and cloud computing providers in the world, and has built an in-depth and unique understanding of the business needs and operational processes of technology clients. This allows him to quickly adapt to client processes, understand client needs, and deliver practical solutions to get over any road blocks.

Experience

Acted for a national telecommunications provider in the negotiation of a master services agreement with a Schedule I bank, November 2014.
Acted for a national telecommunications provider in the negotiation of a master services agreement with a Schedule II bank, July 2017.
Acted for a leading cloud provider in the negotiation of an agreement for Data Centre and hosting services with a Schedule I bank, February 2018.

  • Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences as a Lawyer to Watch, 2023
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in Computer & IT Law

Acted for a national telecommunications provider in the negotiation of a master services agreement with a Schedule I bank, November 2014.
Acted for a national telecommunications provider in the negotiation of a master services agreement with a Schedule II bank, July 2017.
Acted for a leading cloud provider in the negotiation of an agreement for Data Centre and hosting services with a Schedule I bank, February 2018.

  • Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences as a Lawyer to Watch, 2023
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in Computer & IT Law
Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2012)
Education
  • J.D., University of Western Ontario, 2011
  • M.Sc. (Microbiology), University of Toronto, 2007
  • M.Sc. (Life Science), University of Toronto, 2005
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
  • Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group
  • Toronto Intellectual Property Group
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
Speaking Engagements
  • Speaker, “WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: What Employers Should Know to Help Navigate 2022”, WeirFoulds LLP, Toronto, ON, January 27, 2022
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