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Information Technology - Canada
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Blake, Cassels & Graydon operates a well-established technology practice with a strong track record of handling a diverse array of IT mandates, including regulatory matters and transactions. The firm acts for a range of high-end technology companies and major corporate clients in the financial services and retail spaces, as well as emerging tech startups. It also advises on commercial agreements, outsourcing and licensing issues.

Work Highlights

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  • A Blake, Cassels & Graydon team led by Sunny Handa advised Beneva on the drafting and negotiation of transaction documents as well as software licence and data access agreements following its sale of SSQ Dealer Services’ distribution business.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sunny Handa
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Sunny Handa
2
Band 2

Sunny Handa advises his client base of technology companies on a broad range of matters, involving procurement, IP and privacy concerns. His expertise and counsel extend to both transactional and regulatory matters. Based in Montréal, Handa is the national head of both the firm's technology and communications law groups.

"Sunny is an immense asset for us - he is very well versed in his field and a true expert. He can talk legal or business interchangeably with no issue and he did a beyond outstanding job."

"He is the most brilliant, commercially savvy and personable lawyer I have ever worked with. He makes doing business with him and his team a great pleasure."

"He has my complete trust and confidence in all legal matters and he has been an invaluable resource for me for both business and legal issues."

"Sunny supports our team with a stellar level of accompaniment. He is always professional, flexible and business-sensitive."

Robert Percival
3
Robert Percival
3
Band 3

Toronto-based Robert Percival routinely advises clients on outsourcing agreements and a range of licensing matters.

"He is an excellent lawyer. I would have no hesitation using him again."

"I had the pleasure of working with Robert Percival and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His expertise in IT law was evident from the beginning, and he was able to provide invaluable guidance and advice throughout the negotiation process. I felt confident that I was in good hands and that my business was being well represented."

"He is deeply experienced, extremely knowledgeable, highly responsive and attentive. Overall I was very impressed with Robert and his team."

David Feldman
4
David Feldman
4
Band 4

David Feldman is a Toronto-based lawyer who focuses his practice on the negotiation of outsourcing agreements for clients from the financial sector. His client roster features a number of banks, as well as financial companies.

"David has provided high-quality legal services throughout the time I have worked with him. He is very good at listening to and understanding our legal and commercial needs, and he works well with individuals from a variety of business units and roles within our company."

"David is an exceptionally sharp attorney who is acutely aware of commercial issues impacting his clients. He delivers a practical approach to problem-solving and operates with significant awareness of his client's needs and operations."

Ranked Lawyers at
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Sunny Handa
2
Sunny Handa
2
Band 2
Robert Percival
3
Robert Percival
3
Band 3
David Feldman
4
David Feldman
4
Band 4