Commercially focused corporate partner advising on complex transactions, technology and digital assets

Kenneth Szeto is a Partner in the Toronto Corporate group with more than 15 years’ experience advising clients on a wide range of corporate, commercial and technology-driven transactions. He works with domestic and international businesses across highly regulated and fast-moving sectors, delivering practical, business-led legal advice.

What He Does

Kenneth advises on asset and share purchase agreements, public and private mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions and capital markets matters. His practice also includes drafting and negotiating complex commercial, vendor and service agreements, as well as IT and intellectual property agreements.

In addition, Kenneth regularly advises on corporate governance, privacy, data protection and regulatory compliance, helping organisations manage risk while supporting growth and innovation.

Sector Experience

Kenneth has advised companies operating across pharmaceuticals, clean technology, finance, life sciences, technology, logistics and distribution, and e-commerce. He brings a distinctive in-house perspective, having previously served as General Counsel at two software companies, as well as experience gained while working at an international law firm in New York.

Why He’s Different

Kenneth combines deep transactional expertise with a strong understanding of how businesses operate in practice. His background in chemical engineering and hands-on in-house experience enable him to engage confidently with technical, operational and regulatory challenges, particularly in technology-driven and emerging sectors such as blockchain, digital assets and fintech.

Recognition & Thought Leadership

• Super Lawyers – Rising Star, Intellectual Property (New York Metro, 2011)
• Quoted in The Globe and Mail on developments across Canadian law firms (September 2024)
• Author of “A practical guide to adopting AI for businesses”

Professional Memberships

• Ontario Bar Association
• New York Bar Association
• New York Intellectual Property Association

Background

Kenneth holds an LLB from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, graduating with First Class Honours with Distinction. He is admitted to practise in New York and Ontario and is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Get in Touch

Location: Toronto, Canada
Direct: +1 416 361 2384