Atty. Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter

Atty. Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter

Tom Hunter is a partner in the firm's Waterloo Region office and practises in the area of corporate, commercial and technology law. He also serves as co-chair of the Firm's National Technology Law Practice Group and is the former department head of the Waterloo Region Business Law Group.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter at a glance

Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter is a business, m&a, and internet attorney based in Kitchener, Ontario, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Canada. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Hamilton (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Kitchener, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tom Hunter is a partner in the firm's Waterloo Region office and practises in the area of corporate, commercial and technology law
  • He also serves as co-chair of the Firm's National Technology Law Practice Group and is the former department head of the Waterloo Region Business Law Group
  • His particular areas of focus include assisting entrepreneurs and owner operators with startup and growth oriented companies, mergers and acquisitions, financing and all aspects of technology commercialization

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ontario →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kitchener are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter

Where is Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter's law office located?
Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter's law practice is located in Kitchener, Ontario. The firm is Gowling WLG. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter handle?
Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter focuses on business, m&a, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How can I contact Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter received?
Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Hamilton (Canada); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law; Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Hamilton (Canada).

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Hamilton (Canada)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Hamilton (Canada)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Hamilton (Canada)
- 2021

Bar Admissions

Ontario, Canada

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