Privacy & Data Protection
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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+1 416 863 2400Chambers Review
Blake, Cassels & Graydon is recognised for its work advising major national and multinational organisations on Canadian regulatory compliance, and the development and implementation of data management programmes and cyber-risk strategies. The firm also acts as defence counsel in class actions and regularly advises on privacy issues ancillary to mergers. In the privacy space it represents clients hailing from a broad range of sectors, including heavily regulated industries such as healthcare, foods, financial services and energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very knowledgeable and have extensive experience with privacy and other matters. They are always on top of their game. We couldn’t live without Blakes."
"The Blakes lawyers have deep knowledge about privacy and data protection. We rely mightily on their expertise."
"Experience and knowledge that has been provided to us to date has been very valuable and has given us more exposure to what a real-life situation may be like in the event of an incident."
"They are very knowledgeable and have extensive experience with privacy and other matters. They are always on top of their game. We couldn’t live without Blakes."
"The Blakes lawyers have deep knowledge about privacy and data protection. We rely mightily on their expertise."
"Experience and knowledge that has been provided to us to date has been very valuable and has given us more exposure to what a real-life situation may be like in the event of an incident."
Notable Practitioners
Wendy Mee is a skilled privacy and data protection expert with a high-calibre client portfolio, featuring standout names in the pharmaceutical, telecoms and financial services sectors. Based in Toronto, she serves as the national privacy officer for the firm.
"Wendy Mee always responds in a timely manner with a great combination of expertise and efficiency."
"Wendy is fabulous. She is knowledgeable and responsive, understands our business and collaborates as required to get the job done."
"Wendy Mee is fantastic to work with."
Catherine Beagan Flood is experienced in handling privacy breach class actions and demonstrates additional knowledge assisting clients with responses to ransomware attacks.
"Catherine Beagan Flood is very client-centric and provides advice across all levels of the organisation, giving an appropriate level of detail and thoroughness."
"Catherine is very knowledgeable and we have great confidence in working with her."
Nicole Henderson is a Toronto-based partner who is recognised for her experience in acting on contentious cybersecurity matters. She is well placed to act as defence counsel in class actions.
"I am always able to get to Nicole with a question; she will always respond right away and knows the area."
"Nicole Henderson is a trusted adviser who understands our business and our risk appetite."
Toronto-based Ellie Marshall frequently advises clients on compliance with privacy laws.
"Ellie Marshall is excellent to deal with: very responsive, decisive in approach, and with great communication in interactions."
"Her knowledge of our organisation and of privacy laws and regulations is top-notch."
Ranked Lawyers at
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Nationwide - Canada