Frederick Weihan Wu

Fred Wu is a litigation lawyer with broad experience in civil-commercial disputes, and a particular focus in intellectual property and technology. Fred founded wu law. to provide businesses, creators, and innovators with direct access to sophisticated advocacy, bypassing the institutional constraints of large firms.

Fred has practised at leading Canadian and UK litigation boutiques, as well as national and international full-service firms. He has acted in matters before the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice (including Divisional Court), Court of Appeal for Ontario, and UK Supreme Court. Before law, Fred completed his graduate research in molecular virology, providing practical familiarity with scientific and technology-driven industries. Businesses facing high-stakes commercial and intellectual property disputes turn to Fred for strategy.

Advocated successfully against large, sophisticated creditors’ forum-shopping abuses

Which reasons are now cited as the “prominent” leading authority on venue selection: see eg 2026 ONSC 3355 at para 9

Featured in media coverage: “Ontario court says Toronto litigants are increasingly 'forum shopping,' filing cases in London”, Law Times (2 October 2024)

Legislature amended the Rules of Civil Procedure accordingly: O Reg 2/26 (codifying ‘rational connection’ rule)