Information Technology
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Provided by Goodmans LLP
To assist clients in the technology sector, Goodmans brings together our acknowledged expertise in corporate/commercial, private equity, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, licensing, intellectual property, privacy, regulatory and media, tax, litigation, human resources, corporate restructuring and administrative law. Our Technology Group is a cohesive unit of experienced professionals dedicated to serving the unique requirements of the technology sector.
Goodmans understands the technology business. Our lawyers know its special needs; its high-energy and fast tempo; its underlying technologies; its risks and unlimited opportunities. We help our clients to capitalize on those opportunities while managing the inherent risks all in a creative, flexible and efficient manner. Goodmans works with all manner of clients involved in the technology sector including: public and private companies (from start-ups to late stage); angel, venture capital, private equity, family office and institutional investors; entrepreneurs and technology professionals; lenders; and governmental agencies. We use a multi-disciplinary approach to provide our clients with timely, creative and practical legal and business advice to assist them in navigating the sometimes turbulent and fast moving technology waters.
Chambers Review
Goodmans is a prestigious Toronto-based firm that is well known for acting for technology suppliers, government entities and service providers on a range of IT-related M&A and outsourcing transactions. It is also known for its strength in IT-related litigation and regulatory work. The team has a strong track record of advising clients on early-stage investments in the technology sector.
Work Highlights
- Goodmans acted for CampBrain on matters related to its sale to Vermont Systems, a subsidiary of Clubessential.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The technology team responds incredibly quickly and is willing to go above and beyond to find ways to help, even when matters are beyond its scope."
"The team always delivers elegant and thorough work."
"The technology team responds incredibly quickly and is willing to go above and beyond to find ways to help, even when matters are beyond its scope."
"The team always delivers elegant and thorough work."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Ruby is active in trade secret matters as well as litigation in the technology sphere.
"He is definitely an expert in his field. He understands the technology and knows the questions to ask. He handles matters with a pragmatic, business lens and is focused on results."
"He is always more than happy to brainstorm with clients."
Jessica Bishop focuses on tech procurement as well as software licensing and cloud computing. She works with technology service providers, government agencies and financial institutions.
"Jessica is excellent, practical and collegial. She is a bright lawyer who is a pleasure to work with. She is detail-oriented and understands the complexity of our business."
"She has strong negotiation skills and excellent knowledge of technology law."