Bio

Viona Duncan is a partner at Gowling WLG and past co-chair of the firm's global Tech Sector Group. Her practice is primarily transactional, with an emphasis on helping Canadian, U.S. and international clients with mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity financings. Viona works closely with both traditional and technology companies, from startups to mature organizations. In addition to her M&A experience, she regularly provides assistance to clients on a variety of technology contracting matters, including licensing, joint venture, strategic alliance and distribution agreements. Viona is highly regarded for her ability to provide strategic, proactive and practical advice to her clients on complex M&A matters, as well as day-to-day commercial matters. In addition to serving on the boards of directors of several private companies, Viona is currently an active Director and Chair of the Governance Committee for Accelerator Centre.