Marc Shewchun

Marc Shewchun is known as one of Toronto’s top venture capital and emerging technology lawyers, bringing over 20 years of experience advising private and public technology companies on complex legal and business matters. As a Partner in Fasken’s Emerging Technology Group, Marc combines deep legal expertise with hands-on business experience to help clients achieve their strategic objectives. Marc’s practice spans venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial partnerships, and intellectual property matters. He regularly advises startups, scale-ups, and high-growth technology companies at all stages of development, from formation and capital raising to strategic exits. His results-driven approach ensures clients receive practical, business-focused solutions to navigate corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and litigation challenges. Prior to joining Fasken, Marc founded a program dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to early-stage ventures in Canada’s startup ecosystem. His unique background includes managerial and operational experience in finance, facilities, customer support, and community management, giving him a rare perspective on the challenges faced by technology businesses.