Lawyer Profile

Thomas (Tom) A. Houston

Ottawa, Ontario

Thomas (Tom) A. Houston

Overview

Tom provides strategic advice on corporate finance, venture capital, M&A and corporate governance matters to clients across various industry sectors, with an emphasis on the technology and not-for-profit sectors. Tom is a past co-chair of Dentons' Canada Corporate group and a past co-leader of Dentons' Global Corporate group.
Tom has particular knowledge in technology start-ups, and has assisted many companies from formation through successful exits. Many transactions have involved cross-border elements, both on investments and acquisitions.
In recent years, Tom has also become more actively involved in providing corporate governance advice to industry associations and others in the not-for-profit sector.

Practice Areas

  • Charities & Not-for-profit Org.
  • Information Technology Law
  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Securities
  • Corporate Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1980 (ON)