Dr. Fiona Toni

Fiona’s legal acumen in corporate, private equity, and venture transactions contributes to a deep understanding of how innovative technologies move through all stages of commercial development. She has supported teams on due diligence assessments, drafting core transactional documents and evaluating risk in emerging technology investments, a foundation that informs an appreciation for how IP strategy integrates with business objectives and market pressures. 

Fiona gained exposure to complex commercial disputes and cross border procedural issues through her work as a lawyer in dispute resolution practice. Performing analysis of multilingual evidence, comparative legal frameworks, and fact driven arguments enhanced her ability to assess technical disclosures and patent related issues. Fiona also gained substantial experience in court hearings and procedural advocacy.

Fiona completed legal clerkships in civil, administrative, and criminal law, equipping her with a broad analytical skillset and ease in navigating diverse subject matters. Her clerkship experience included work on administrative regulatory matters, civil court proceedings, and prosecutorial assessments, further strengthening her structured and detail oriented legal analysis.