Overview

George Tai is a partner in Dentons' Calgary office. His practice centers on Mergers and Acquisitions , Securities and Corporate Finance and corporate/commercial transactions, primarily in the energy and technology sectors. George also has extensive experience advising technology companies having successfully negotiated complex licensing contracts, service agreements and software development agreements domestically and internationally with numerous multinational original equipment manufacturers, telecommunications companies and software companies.
George has a solid track record of successfully structuring and negotiating international commercial transactions, advising a number of Canadian-based clients on transactions in Asia, and with Asian-based clients pursuing investments and business opportunities in Canada.
George has served as a director and a corporate secretary on a number of TSX and TSXV listed oil and gas companies and technology companies. George is a former member of Dentons Canada's National Management Committee and Canada Region Board, and former Chair of the National Board's Audit Committee. George also served as the Managing Partner of the Calgary Office from 2021 to 2025.
Prior to joining Dentons as a partner, George held several leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer of a NASDAQ software company where he was responsible for operations of seven offices worldwide (four of which were in Asia) and subsequently appointed as Chairman of the Board. He was also the Co-Founder and Vice-President of a TSX listed venture capital mutual fund, advising the board of directors on investments in biotech companies, healthcare companies and software companies.

Practice Areas

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Securities
• Information Technology Law
• Natural Resources & Energy

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1992 (AB)