Theo Ling
Global Guide 2024
Band 4 : Information Technology
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About
Provided by Theo Ling
Practice Areas
Theo Ling heads Baker McKenzie's Canadian Information Technology/Communications practice and is a member of the Firm's Global IP/Technology Practice Group, and Technology, Media & Telecoms and Financial Institutions Industry Groups.
Theo is ranked by several legal directories, including Chambers Canada, where he is described as "a knowledgeable technology lawyer, with a practical, 'can-do' attitude who is excellent at getting things done."
Named by the Financial Times as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Lawyers in North America, Theo founded the legal industry's first global legal innovation lab focused on multidisciplinary collaboration and serves on the Firm's Global Innovation Committee.
Recognized for his creative, pragmatic, and solution-based approach, Theo helps market-leading businesses develop and implement effective global strategies to support multijurisdictional commercial activities and manage complex cross-border compliance risks.
The focus of Theo’s international commercial/regulatory practice is on data and technology-related issues, which include digital transformation and data governance projects that involve data privacy, data security, electronic payments, data monetization, records retention, media/format, electronic signatures, cross-border data transfers, digitization, fintech, and AI and machine learning considerations. Theo also advises clients on internet-related services that involve smart/connected devices, which are subject to regulation under telecommunications and broadcasting laws.
Professional Memberships
• International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)
• Canadian Technology Law Association
International Association of Privacy Professionals
• Canadian Bar Association
• Law Society of Ontario
Chambers Review
Global
Theo Ling provides technology-related regulatory assistance to a range of clients from Baker McKenzie's Toronto office, including organisations from the life sciences, telecommunications and financial services sectors. He often works on matters with cross-border elements.
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Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Theo has been excellent on all matters on which he has advised, providing practical, actionable advice that allows us to move forward and make decisions as a business."
"Theo is a highly capable lawyer who not only provides excellent advice but also provides active engagement to verify the advice is actionable and meets our expectations. He is extremely responsive and goes out of his way to provide additional support and guidance."
"He provided advice that was highly tailored to our situation, and quick turnarounds, and was very responsive to the unique facets of our situation."
"Theo has been excellent on all matters on which he has advised, providing practical, actionable advice that allows us to move forward and make decisions as a business."
"Theo is a highly capable lawyer who not only provides excellent advice but also provides active engagement to verify the advice is actionable and meets our expectations. He is extremely responsive and goes out of his way to provide additional support and guidance."
"He provided advice that was highly tailored to our situation, and quick turnarounds, and was very responsive to the unique facets of our situation."