Scott Rozansky is one of Montréal’s top emerging technology and venture capital lawyers, trusted by founders, investors, and global companies to lead high-stakes transactions across the innovation economy. He serves as co-lead of Fasken’s Emerging Technology & Venture Capital practice in Montréal where his practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and technology-driven transactions. Scott advises founders, growth companies, investors, and strategic acquirers on complex domestic and cross-border matters at every stage of the business lifecycle.
Scott maintains a broad, industry-agnostic M&A practice, acting on private and public acquisitions, divestitures, take-private transactions, recapitalizations, and cross-border deals. He brings particular depth in advising technology and innovation-led businesses, as well as the Food and Agri sector, where he regularly works with entrepreneurs, family-owned enterprises, strategic buyers, and financial sponsors.
A significant portion of Scott’s practice involves U.S. investors and U.S.-based companies investing in or expanding into Canada. He regularly advises on inbound transactions, Canadian platform acquisitions, joint ventures, and growth strategies, and is highly experienced in navigating cross-border structuring, governance, and regulatory considerations.
Deeply embedded in Québec’s innovation ecosystem, Scott is a trusted advisor to technology companies and their investors, from early-stage formation through scale-up, venture financing, and successful exits. He works closely with venture studios, accelerators, and incubators, collaborating with entrepreneurs, investment platforms, and venture teams to help launch, structure, and scale high-growth businesses.
Known for his strong commercial judgment, deal-driven mindset, and pragmatic approach, Scott is frequently called upon to lead complex negotiations and execute time-sensitive transactions. He is consistently recognized by leading legal directories, including The Best Lawyers in Canada and Lexpert, for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, venture capital, fintech, and corporate law, and has been named among Canada’s leading lawyers in Finance and M&A.
Prior to joining Fasken, Scott was a partner at an international law firm, where he served as co-leader of the Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group and as national leader of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice.
