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Information Technology - Canada

2
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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Blakes excels in this area.

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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.

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert Percival
2
Robert Percival
2
Band 2
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.

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.

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Sunny Handa
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Sunny Handa
2
Band 2

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.

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.

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David Feldman
3
David Feldman
3
Band 3

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.

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.

David is very practical and commercially aware.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Robert Percival
2
Robert Percival
2
Band 2
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Sunny Handa
2
Sunny Handa
2
Band 2
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David Feldman
3
David Feldman
3
Band 3
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