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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Artificial Intelligence

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Artificial Intelligence - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon has a highly regarded artificial intelligence (AI) practice that advises technology companies, investors, financial institutions and major corporates on the legal, regulatory and commercial issues arising from the development and deployment of AI technologies. The multidisciplinary team is particularly noted for its expertise in AI governance, data privacy, technology transactions and regulatory compliance, while also assisting clients with AI-focused investments, commercialisation strategies and responsible-use frameworks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Blakes acted as Canadian counsel to vLex on its USD1 billion acquisition by Clio. The transaction combined AI‑driven legal intelligence and legal operations technology platforms and involved the negotiation of acquisition and financing arrangements alongside Clio’s concurrent Series G financing round.

Strengths

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  • Their understanding of the specific complexities and nuances related to AI businesses was evident and gave us confidence throughout the process. The team was easy to reach, communicated clearly and was consistently friendly and helpful.

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  • The lawyers exhibited strong knowledge of the process and provided sound legal advice and judgement to guide decision-making.

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  • The team at Blakes is our go-to in Canada for all things Canadian privacy-related. We rely quite heavily on the team to help us see around corners and ensure that we are retaining robust compliance with Canadian laws. The advice is extremely focused, very quick, and always very thorough and clear.

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  • Their understanding of companies like ours, as a startup, and their strategy was very helpful.

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  • They're very user-friendly, with a wealth of legal expertise and transaction experience to draw on.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Jones
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    Christopher Jones

    Christopher Jones advises emerging technology companies, venture capital investors and growth-stage businesses on mergers and acquisitions, financings, corporate governance and strategic transactions. He is particularly recognised for his work in the technology and life sciences sectors.

    • He's very experienced and user-friendly.

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    • What stood out was his willingness to be very responsive and very practical in the way he advised us.

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    • He has a great understanding of our business, knows what we want, and is super responsive and very involved in the transactions he has with us.

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    • He had a knowledge of the ecosystem, the emerging companies and investment partners.

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