Joel Ramsey
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Information Technology
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About
Provided by Joel Ramsey
Practice Areas
A leading technology lawyer, Joel has extensive and nuanced knowledge in tech outsourcing, fintech, cloud computing and payment cards and systems. Joel works closely with financial institutions and leading businesses, advising on complex and innovative transactions, data governance practices and other tech-related initiatives.
As co-head of Torys’ Technology Contracting Practice, Joel advises clients in Canada and the United States on strategic commercial transactions involving technology development and procurement, outsourcing, payment systems, fintech, blockchain, cloud computing, digital and e-commerce solutions, data distribution, privacy compliance and breach response.
Joel’s clients include technology service providers, retailers, pension funds, financial institutions, government agencies and companies in the asset management, energy and securities sectors.
Joel also co-heads Torys’ Data Governance and Strategy Group and regularly counsels clients on critical data-related issues, opportunities and best practices, including data protection, management, development and commercialization.
Chambers Review
Global
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Joel is a responsive lawyer who knows the current market trends to assist with sophisticated clients in complex regulatory environment."
"He is a trusted adviser and preferred partner for challenging transactions."
"Joel has the highest level of knowledge, expertise and experience, and absolutely outstanding customer service. He is outstanding in all respects and extremely personable, making doing business with Joel an absolute pleasure."
"Joel is a responsive lawyer who knows the current market trends to assist with sophisticated clients in complex regulatory environment."
"He is a trusted adviser and preferred partner for challenging transactions."
"Joel has the highest level of knowledge, expertise and experience, and absolutely outstanding customer service. He is outstanding in all respects and extremely personable, making doing business with Joel an absolute pleasure."
Articles, highlights and press releases
3 items provided by Torys LLP
Torys Quarterly: Key privacy & cybersecurity issues financial institutions should be thinking about
The ongoing digital transformation of the financial industry spurred on by consumer demand and fintechs was supercharged by the current pandemic. This article outlines the five key cybersecurity and privacy topics that companies in the financial sector ought to focus on.
Torys Quarterly: How will Canada reinvent its payments framework for a post-COVID digital reality?
Major changes will soon occur in Canada’s payments landscape. Alternative digital payment solution platforms have entered & expanded the market of offerings. This article explores Payments Canada’s modernization initiative, along with potential benefits and opportunities for the participants.
Quarterly: A privacy, cybersecurity and data governance framework for return-to-business planning
As businesses prepare to return to on-site operations, welcoming customers, employees and suppliers back to their worksites, we can expect some public health measures will remain in place for several months.
Torys Quarterly: Key privacy & cybersecurity issues financial institutions should be thinking about
The ongoing digital transformation of the financial industry spurred on by consumer demand and fintechs was supercharged by the current pandemic. This article outlines the five key cybersecurity and privacy topics that companies in the financial sector ought to focus on.
Torys Quarterly: How will Canada reinvent its payments framework for a post-COVID digital reality?
Major changes will soon occur in Canada’s payments landscape. Alternative digital payment solution platforms have entered & expanded the market of offerings. This article explores Payments Canada’s modernization initiative, along with potential benefits and opportunities for the participants.
Quarterly: A privacy, cybersecurity and data governance framework for return-to-business planning
As businesses prepare to return to on-site operations, welcoming customers, employees and suppliers back to their worksites, we can expect some public health measures will remain in place for several months.
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