Information Technology
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Fast-paced markets, advancing technologies, and a dynamic regulatory environment—Torys’ Technology practice is a nimble team that keeps pace with an industry defined by innovation.
We take pride in our ability to provide clients with creative, industry-leading solutions, often with multiple areas of legal service working in concert to complete projects and transactions.
From M&A, financings and strategic alliances, to licensing, contracting and outsourcing arrangements, we support our tech clients in all aspects of the creation, acquisition, use and commercial exploitation of their technologies and services. We also help clients protect their digital assets and defend against investigations and litigation arising from data breaches, cyberattacks and more. We are experienced strategic partners to clients in the industry, helping them maximize the value of their digital assets and all types of data through effective governance counsel.
We work together with clients to help them make the most of new technology opportunities and complete projects and transactions. We represent clients in leading Canadian transactions for the development, acquisition and licensing of technology, technology services and other forms of intellectual property.
Our market-leading work supports clients across industries as they bring in new technologies to enhance their operations and improve the delivery of their services.
Chambers Review
Torys has a well-regarded technology group with an impressive IT offering. The Toronto-headquartered firm often assists insurance companies, banks and pension plans with technology development and licensing matters, as well as advising on outsourcing transactions. It offers impressive experience in relation to payment and card systems, with further coverage of blockchain, AI and large-scale cloud implementations.
Work Highlights
- Torys advised Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks on its Modernisation of Property Information Programme.
Strengths
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"The team is able to quickly identify the key business and legal risks and issues, advocate effectively for its clients, and, where necessary, propose practical and reasonable compromises."
"The team is very quick to understand the client's needs, even when the information is complex or specific to our business."
"The team at Torys LLP is well-rounded, featuring a dynamic mix of junior associates and senior partners, each bringing diverse contributions to the table."
"The team is able to quickly identify the key business and legal risks and issues, advocate effectively for its clients, and, where necessary, propose practical and reasonable compromises."
"The team is very quick to understand the client's needs, even when the information is complex or specific to our business."
"The team at Torys LLP is well-rounded, featuring a dynamic mix of junior associates and senior partners, each bringing diverse contributions to the table."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Armstrong has particular experience guiding clients through complex modernisation initiatives and also has a strong track record in outsourcing and acquisition matters. His clients include insurance and other financial services companies.
"His deep understanding of how tech firms operate is invaluable. His business acumen and deep contracting expertise help us plan strategies."
"He is experienced, informed, in touch with recent developments and able to communicate legal concepts to our business partners."
Joel Ramsey regularly advises leading Canadian banks on major outsourcing and technology services agreements. He is additionally well placed to advise on fintech and cloud computing mandates.
"Joel Ramsey is an experienced lawyer who is exceptionally well versed in the area of technology. He has great client management skills."
"Joel is fantastic: incredibly smart, capable and personable."
Ebad Rahman provides counsel on outsourcing and software development issues to a broad client base, primarily banks. He also has experience with commercial rights agreements.
"He is very responsive, highly in tune with and sensitive to our company's needs, very collaborative with internal and external counsel, and respectful and collaborative in negotiations."
"Ebad Rahman is always supportive and brings value to all matters."
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