Daniel Scott

Daniel Scott is a corporate lawyer in Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, banking and finance, corporate reorganisations and general corporate/commercial matters. He advises Canadian and international clients in a variety of sectors on complex, time sensitive transactions and routine business issues. He has significant experience working with technology and knowledge-based businesses.

Daniel regularly acts for strategic buyers and sellers, portfolio companies and founders on domestic and cross border deals, with specific experience guiding clients from the U.S. who are entering or expanding in the Canadian market. As co-leader of the firm’s U.S. Initiative in the Rocky Mountain Region, he works closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver seamless, practical advice to companies, funds and investors operating in Canada and this U.S. market.

Clients value Daniel’s solutions-oriented approach, his ability to simplify risk, and his commitment to getting deals closed efficiently. He frequently coordinates multidisciplinary teams on matters involving competition, employment, tax, real estate and regulatory considerations, and he is known for collaborative project management.

Beyond transactional work, Daniel serves as trusted outside counsel to growth stage and mid-market companies, advising on corporate governance, shareholder arrangements, commercial contracting, and compliance. He also supports emerging companies and investors on venture financings and strategic alliances.

Daniel is active in the business and legal community and regularly contributes insights on cross border M&A trends, deal execution and Canada–U.S. market developments.