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Baker McKenzie

Artificial Intelligence

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada

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Baker McKenzie

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Artificial Intelligence - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie houses a highly regarded artificial intelligence practice that advises technology companies, financial institutions, multinational corporations and emerging growth businesses on the legal and regulatory issues arising from AI development and deployment. Leveraging the firm's extensive international platform, the team is particularly noted for its expertise in AI governance, data privacy, intellectual property, regulatory compliance and emerging technology matters, while also assisting clients with the commercialization, integration and risk management of AI systems.

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Strengths

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  • They are fantastic at global legal analyses, anticipating future issues and understanding the regulatory and legal landscape, with deep technical advice on the technical industry and products – which has been critical to enable us to advise in a calibrated, commercially minded way, amidst changing legal risks and technological evolutions.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada

  • They do a great job. Baker McKenzie offers significant expertise in AI and technology matters across many jurisdictions.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada

  • They combine deep legal expertise with practical, business-focused advice on complex AI transactions. Their ability to integrate regulatory, commercial and technical considerations sets them apart, supported by a strong global platform that delivers consistent, high-quality guidance.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada

  • The Baker McKenzie team consistently pitched their contributions at the right level for a mixed audience of legal, technology and business stakeholders. Clients feel the difference when advice is delivered in a way they can actually act on.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada
  • The firm stands out for combining deep global expertise in data privacy and data retention with advice that is consistently practical and implementable. It is particularly strong at coordinating multi-jurisdictional requirements into a clear, unified approach, helping teams make timely, proportionate risk decisions without losing defensibility.
    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Usman Sheikh
    Usman Sheikh

    Usman Sheikh

    Usman Sheikh is a highly regarded artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies lawyer who advises clients on the development, commercialisation and governance of AI systems. He is particularly noted for his expertise in AI governance, regulatory compliance, data protection, AI transactions and complex legal issues arising from the deployment of emerging technologies.

    • He has strong subject matter expertise and is able to navigate internal business governance and regulatory complexities. His extensive industry knowledge is a huge competitive advantage for our business.

      Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada

    • He's practical, available and had a good understanding of the law, not only in Canada but outside Canada as well.

      Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada

    • He has an excellent mix of deep legal knowledge and the ability to bring it to life for a non-legal audience, without losing credibility.

      Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada
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