Fasken‘s technology team has a wide breadth of expertise from handling commercial IT transactions to advising on new technologies such as AI, blockchain and quantum computing as well as technology acquisitions, divestitures and data protection. Clients seek out the firm for assistance with developing and implementing cloud and outsourcing strategies, creating governance and IT security policies as well as launching initiatives to advance technology infrastructure. It acts for buyers, sellers and investors in acquisitions, dispositions and financing transactions which involve technology transfers. The team is jointly led by Toronto-based Andrew Alleyne and Andrew Nunes who are both specialists in technology issues. Karam Bayrakal resides in Vancouver and centres his practice on advising clients on technology projects, cybersecurity, privacy and technology transfers.

McCarthy Tétrault is a leading firm in the technology sector, advising both international and domestic clients on technology transactions, competition law and privacy. The team also assists banking clients with modernizing and improving banking and payment systems in Canada and advising fintechs on leveraging new technologies. The firm is also well-versed in machine learning matters, acting for investors in machine learning-related strategic arrangements and transactions. Toronto-based practice head Christine Ing is an expert in emerging technologies such as AI, big data and blockchain. She has been active in open data and alternative data projects and advises clients on technology aspects of commercial and corporation transactions. Michael Scherman is the go-to for technology-related transactions and privacy issues in Toronto, while in Vancouver David Crane handles commercial technology transactions and outsourcings. Charles Morgan is a data security and cyber incident specialist over in Montréal.

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP's technology practice is noted for its wide reach across Canada, with locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Québec. The team advises multinational technology companies, financial institutions and corporations in numerous sectors on technology transactions. The firm is known for its expertise in commercial transactions such as M&As and agreements involving technology sector clients and issues, also assisting clients with related regulatory advice. Sunny Handa sits in Montréal and leads the technology practice, advising on outsourcing, cloud computing, licensing, privacy and data protection. Also in Montréal, Joanna Myszka excels in assisting clients with technology and IP issues that arise through transactions, while Marie-Hélène Constantin is the go-to for technology regulatory law. In Toronto, David Feldman focuses on commercial IT arrangements, often advising financial institutions and banking clients, and Robert Percival is well-versed in commercial technology transactions, such as digital transformation projects.

Torys' technology practice is sought out by Canadian banks, insurers and credit unions for its expertise in technology transactions. The team handles a wide array of transactions from M&As to start-up financings, venture capital, contracting and outsourcing agreements. The team works closely with banks and credit unions across the country to modernize Canada’s financial infrastructure framework as well as other issues such as technology procurements. Outside of transactions, the team is also adept at handling contractual disputes involving technology contracts. Adam Armstrong and Joel Ramsey jointly lead the Toronto-based team; Armstrong specializes in technology and commercial contracting, while Ramsey leads on commercial issues such as technology development and procurement and digital transformations. Ebad Rahman excels in advising financial institutions in payment technologies and payment modernization programs. Steven Slavens is noted for his work on technology and outsourcing transactions. Jessica Lumière sits in Calgary and focuses on advising on technology-related deals.

Bennett Jones LLP assists Canadian clients from various sectors such as energy and natural resources, fintech and investment funds with technology transactions. Over the last year the team has helped to structure, draft and negotiate IT transactions as well as advise on the rise of new technologies such as AI. The team also represents technology service providers with issues related to fintech, health tech, AI and machine learning. Calgary-based Stephen Burns co-leads the team alongside Matthew Flynn, focusing on AI, energy, utility and infrastructure-related technology issues. In Toronto, co-head Flynn is the go-to for technology transactions, handling M&As and private equity deals. Sébastien Gittens also resides in Calgary and utilizes his background in science to advise on technology and IP issues.

Goodmans LLP centres its technology practice on technology and outsourcing transactions for domestic and overseas clients. The firm advises start-ups, private and public companies that utilize technology products, investors, entrepreneurs, lenders and internet service providers. The team draws on the firm’s expertise in M&A and corporate finance to advise on transactions involving technology companies and technology products. Jessica Bishop, Allan Goodman and Peter Ruby all co-lead the technology group from Toronto. Bishop handles a mix of corporate and commercial matters, such as technology transactions, Goodman is a corporate law specialist and Ruby is the go-to for litigation and arbitration within the technology sector.

Gowling WLG‘s technology group is led out of Vancouver by corporate specialist Aimee Halfyard. The group combines the firm’s strength in corporate transactions, data protection and privacy to assist with both contentious and non-contentious matters. It has helped clients with commercial arrangements, negotiating technology agreements, technology M&As, outsourcing and fintech issues. Wendy Wagner sits in Ottawa and is a data protection and cybersecurity specialist, she assists clients with data processing agreements, privacy impact assessments and AI-related issues. Over in Montréal, Marc Tremblay handles M&As for information technology and manufacturing sectors, while Antoine Guilmain is the go-to for data protection issues.

Stikeman Elliott LLP has a Toronto-based technology practice that is sought out for its expertise in representing domestic technology companies in M&A and carve-out transactions. The team also aids international clients with entering the Canadian market and acquiring or investing in Canadian companies. Practice head Wesley Ng is known for his work on IT outsourcing, he also assists clients with emerging technologies such as blockchain, IoT and AI issues. Shawn Smith is a key member of the team and focuses on service arrangements, technology exploitation and transformational procurements. Senior associate Sara Shayan is the go-to for technology, private and data protection issues.

Baker McKenzie's technology practice is based in Toronto and spearheaded by technology and data protection specialist Theo Ling. He is well-versed in AI, data privacy, cybersecurity and information governance, advising multinational technology, social media and telecom companies. The team has been active advising clients on emerging technology issues, such as the use of AI in the provision of services, blockchain, bitcoin and financial regulatory compliance. The team also assists with IT licensing agreements, online content moderation, broadcasting and data governance issues.

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP centres its technology practice on advising technology start-ups, established technology enterprises and fintech companies on the use of technology products and services as well as transactions. The team is active in assisting clients with capital raising strategies in early stage and venture capital investments, particaurly in the fintech industry. It has also represented clients in M&As, regulatory issues involving data protection and cybersecurity as well as procurement of technology and software services. The team is jointly led by technology specialists Zain Rizvi and Sumeet Dang in Toronto and Alexander Max Jarvie in Montréal.

Dentons is well-versed in technology and fintech matters, advising on cross-border transactions and issues for domestic and overseas clients. The firm has a Canadian start-up program which enables new and emerging businesses to work with the firm on a range of legal issues. The firm utilizes its global ties with investors to aid Canadian start-ups and entrepreneurs with scaling globally and acquisitions or going public. The team is spearheaded by Matt Wanford, who specializes in technology and commercial law. He is based in Ottawa and assists clients with outsourcing, procurement processes and technology transactions. Co-head Michael G. Beairsto leads the team from Toronto and is well-versed in software licensing and development as well as technology acquisitions.