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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Information Technology

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Information Technology - Canada

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • Blakes excels in this area.

    Information Technology respondentGlobal

  • They have a deep knowledge and awareness of current risks and opportunities related to procurement and privacy, as well as excellent strategic advice, flexibility and adaptability.

    Information Technology respondentGlobal

  • They have an excellent understanding of the regulatory landscape as well as top notch availability.

    Information Technology respondentGlobal

  • They take both a strategic and practical approach to complex technology transactions

    Information Technology respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert Percival
    Robert Percival

    Robert Percival

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

    • 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.

      Information Technology respondentGlobal

    • Robert provides timely advice and guidance.

      Information Technology respondentGlobal

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

      Information Technology respondentGlobal
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  • Sunny Handa
    Sunny Handa

    Sunny Handa

    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.

    • 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.

      Information Technology respondentGlobal

    • Sunny is highly experienced and gave sound advice.

      Information Technology respondentGlobal

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

      Information Technology respondentGlobal
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  • David Feldman
    David Feldman

    David Feldman

    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.

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

      Information Technology respondentGlobal

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

      Information Technology respondentGlobal

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

      Information Technology respondentGlobal

    • David is very practical and commercially aware.

      Information Technology respondentGlobal
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