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The Blakes Technology practice has been dedicated to steadying clients through the peaks and valleys of the ever-evolving technology landscape for the past two decades. Unlike many of our competitors, it is distinct from our Intellectual Property and Corporate & Commercial groups, highlighting our dedication to technology law. As one of the largest and most experientially diverse technology law practices in the country, the Blakes Technology practice offers comprehensive counsel on technology transactions, regulation and compliance in Canada.
Every company relies on technology, regardless of industry, and we deftly provide innovative solutions to the most complex technology law issues. Many of our lawyers are cross-trained in a number of legal areas such as corporate, commercial, intellectual property and communications law, and are considered to be among Canada’s top thought leaders in their respective fields. Our lawyers advise companies of all sizes, from domestic and international players in the technology sector, to Canadian start-ups pushing new boundaries in emerging technologies.

Our national team has specialized industry knowledge as well as a deep understanding of transactional complexities, providing creative and actionable legal guidance at all stages of technology strategy. The team includes experts across the major industries in Canada, such as oil and gas, power, financial services, telecommunications, retail and others.

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon operates a well-established technology practice with a strong track record of handling a diverse array of IT mandates, including regulatory matters and transactions. The firm acts for a range of high-end technology companies and major corporate clients in the financial services and retail spaces, as well as emerging tech startups. It also advises on commercial agreements, outsourcing, and licensing issues. The practice group also has offices across Canada.

Work Highlights

  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon advised Sycamore Partners in its acquisition of Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s Canadian retail business including Lowe's Canada and Rona Stones. The transaction involved licensing agreements, investigation and review of proprietary developed software, and the revision and drafting of transaction documents, including a TSA and a Software Licensing Agreement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert Percival
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Robert Percival
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Band 2
Toronto-based Robert Percival routinely advises clients on outsourcing agreements and a range of licensing matters.

Robert provides timely advice and guidance.

Robert Percival is the most engaged, talented and forward thinking lawyer I have ever had the privilege of working with.

Robert has many talents. He is a seasoned professional with excellent advocacy and negotiation skills. Robert is someone you want on your side when negotiating highly complex and contentious deals.

Sunny Handa
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Sunny Handa
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Sunny Handa advises his client base of technology companies on a broad range of matters involving procurement, IP, and privacy concerns. His expertise and counsel extend to both transactional and regulatory matters. Based in Montréal, Handa is the national head of both the firm's technology and communications law groups.

Sunny is highly experienced and gave sound advice.

I have had a long time relationship with Sunny and have always been impressed with his acumen and pragmatism.

He really knows his stuff, his industry and he is a high quality legal expert. He is also a quality, personable guy to get along with.

David Feldman
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David Feldman
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David Feldman is a Toronto-based lawyer who focuses his practice on the negotiation of outsourcing agreements for clients in the financial sector. His client roster features a number of banks as well as financial companies.

David is a highly skilled and tactical attorney who I would highly recommend.

Our team loves working with David and appreciate his support and attentiveness. He is an extended member of our team.

A pleasure to work with and a great at collaborating with in-house counsel.

David is very practical and commercially aware.

Karl Qin
Karl Qin
Associates to watch

Karl Qin assists his firm in various strategic IT commercial agreements and software agreements, as well as advising international clients on Canadian IT laws and compliance. He is based in the Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office.

Karl is an exceptional advocate for his clients and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for him.

Karl has a keen ability to synthesize complex concepts to deliver exceptional legal advice. He is extremely diligent and can handle very complex and technical contracts with ease.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Nationwide - Canada

Information Technology

Robert Percival
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Robert Percival
2
Band 2
Sunny Handa
2
Sunny Handa
2
Band 2
David Feldman
3
David Feldman
3
Band 3
Karl Qin
Karl Qin
Associates to watch

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