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Chris Dittrich Toronto Lawyer

Chris Dittrich

Partner Fasken
It is crucial to work with a legal partner that drives transactions forward with efficiency and practicality, while ensuring comprehensive solutions for every deal.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2018
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Chris Dittrich is a Partner in Fasken’s Emerging Technology Group in Toronto, known for his extensive experience in corporate transactions involving emerging technology companies and venture capital investors. His practice focuses on advising a diverse array of businesses on corporate organization, development, commercialization, financing, acquisitions, and exit strategies. 

With a strong emphasis on start-ups and emerging companies, Chris provides comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of tech-driven enterprises. Chris excels in navigating complex transactions including acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, and growth equity financings. His practical approach and deep understanding of both the entrepreneurial and investment landscapes enable him to drive transactions forward efficiently while ensuring robust and innovative solutions. Clients benefit from his strategic insights and dedicated support in achieving their growth and business objectives.

Prior to joining Fasken, Chris practiced at a boutique corporate law firm providing services to high-growth technology companies.

 

Client Work

  • Humi announces acquisition by fellow HR software company Employment Hero in a deal estimated at over C$100 million, [Deal - Humi Holdings Corp.], Canada’s leading all-in-one employment platform for Canadian businesses, Humi, acquired by Australian HR software company.
  • HDAX Therapeutics Inc. secures US$3.2 million in seed financing, [Deal - HDAX Therapeutics Inc.]
  • Ulula Canada Inc., a leading human rights technology and analytics company, completes successful sale transaction, [Deal - Ulula Canada Inc], Canadian human rights technology company completes sale transaction.
  • Dreamwell AI, an influencer marketing automation platform, raises US$2.3 million in pre-seed financing round, [Deal - Dreamwell AI]
  • Serra Capital Ag Tech Fund, LP, as lead investor, in IntelliCulture Inc.'s C$3.5 million Seed II preferred share financing, [Deal - Serra Capital Ag Tech Fund LP], Seed II preferred share financing in Technology industry
  • ABB completes acquisition of smart water technology company Real Tech, [Deal - ABB], ABB expands its strong presence in the water segment and complements its portfolio with optical sensor technology critical for the age of smart water.
  • Xeos Technologies Inc. acquired by Satlink, [Deal - Xeos Technologies Inc], Spanish technology solutions company acquires Canadian marine technologies company.
  • GrowerIQ completes strategic acquisition of Ample Organics to create Canada’s largest cannabis tech platform, [Deal - GrowerIQ], Robust cannabis management SaaS platform acquires a leading provider of advanced cannabis technology solutions.
  • Foundry Group leads C$20 million financing round for Vendasta Technologies Inc., [Deal - Foundry Group], US venture capital investment network provides funds to Canadian all-in-one SaaS platform to fuel strategic acquisitions.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Ottawa
  • BA, Law & Society University of Calgary

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association, (2018 - present) 

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