Information Technology
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 1
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Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Osler is the Canadian counsel of choice for complex, sophisticated technology and outsourcing transactions, including important business functions which have technology at their core, such as payment systems, customer and sales data collection, loyalty card programs, logistics and supply chain management. Osler is at the forefront of the law as it applies to new and emerging developments in technology such as AI, IoT, blockchain, data science and robotics. Osler’s technology team combines practitioners with subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge relevant both to vendors and purchasers of technology-related products and services. Areas of specialization include IT contracting, outsourcing and complex service arrangements, privacy and corporate/commercial.
Chambers Review
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is well respected for its ability to handle an impressive range of technology mandates, with notable strengths in privacy law, various data matters, and cloud computing. Its technology team advises both national and international clients on sophisticated transactional matters, including large outsourcing deals. The lawyers stand out for their work on behalf of financial institutions and emerging companies. The firm is also knowledgeable on public policy issues and initiatives regarding the technology sector and innovation, particularly procurement modernisation. Its varied client roster extends to organisations from the healthcare, retail, and technology sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Osler is always a very reliable, strong firm."
"Osler is our go-to law firm for our most significant technology matters. The team's work is excellent, and we rely on the lawyers to provide us with top-level advice."
"It is an incredibly strong team with a deep-rooted understanding of the technical complexities of commercial arrangements at the cutting edge of technology."
"Osler is always a very reliable, strong firm."
"Osler is our go-to law firm for our most significant technology matters. The team's work is excellent, and we rely on the lawyers to provide us with top-level advice."
"It is an incredibly strong team with a deep-rooted understanding of the technical complexities of commercial arrangements at the cutting edge of technology."
Notable Practitioners
Wendy Gross is renowned for her representation of leading Canadian financial institutions in a range of matters, including the negotiation of master services, licence and programme agreements. Based in Toronto, she is the chair of the firm's commercial technology transactions team.
"Wendy has a well-earned reputation for being one of the best technology lawyers in Canada. Just getting her in the room can shift the table in her client's favour."
"Wendy is a tough negotiator and is practically minded."
Michael Fekete's practice sees him engaged by leading tech companies on matters involving IT procurement as well as on public policy questions regarding data and AI. He is also experienced in advising on issues relating to outsourcing.
"Michael has his finger on the pulse in various areas that impact our business. His ability to anticipate issues and proactively reach out is one of the many reasons we work with him."
"Michael Fekete understands our business, provides practical legal advice that we can implement, and is also very good at managing expectations in terms of timing and final work product."
Simon Hodgett assists growth-stage and established tech companies with commercial transactions, such as procurement and outsourcing agreements. Based in Toronto, he also has a deep understanding of AI and fintech matters.
"Simon is very commercially focused, but tough on issues when appropriate."
Toronto-based Ted Liu has experience negotiating on behalf of leading Canadian banks in commercial agreements involving a variety of technology-related matters, including outsourcing and strategic master services agreements.
"Ted is an expert at converting descriptions of business needs into legal commitments and translating between technical and legal language."
"Ted Liu has the ability to find a practical solution no matter how complicated a deal is or how far apart the negotiating parties are initially."
Ranked Lawyers at
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Nationwide - Canada