Information Technology
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
About
Provided by Dentons Canada LLP
We work closely with our colleagues in areas such as Venture Technology & Emerging Growth Companies, Transformative Technologies, Privacy & Cybersecurity, and Banking & Finance.
Our Technology transactions span many vertical industries beyond traditional software- and hardware-based IT, including forestry, energy, automotive, financial institutions, investment management, communications, publishing, public utilities, health, education, life sciences and other public sector institutions.
We regularly act for entrepreneurs, angels, private equity firms, venture capital funds, accelerators, established businesses, corporate venture arms, government agencies, Crown corporations, and academic and health institutions.
Key types of work:
- Service, development and license agreements for clients providing artificial intelligence and machine learning services in numerous industry sectors
- Transformative technologies
- Cloud computing service agreements
- Technology licenses
- Sales and distribution agreements
- Purchase and sale of technology and related intellectual property rights
- Software and systems development, installation, maintenance and support and training services
- Outsourcing agreements
- Internet and e-commerce transactions, web site terms of use, privacy statements, and codes of conduct
- Joint ventures, collaboration agreements and strategic alliances
- Mergers and acquisitions, and due diligence on technology and intellectual property right legal matters
- Litigation
Chambers Review
Dentons has a solid technology practice in Canada, offering experience in a range of technology-related mandates spanning M&A transactions as well as licensing and service agreements. The firm's client base includes public and private companies and venture funds. Its strong international network of offices means the team is routinely engaged in cross-border matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons has strong lawyers at the senior, mid and junior levels who have expertise across a large range of matters."
"The team is very responsive and offers a high level of service, responding to specific requests and providing practical and proactive advice."
"Dentons has strong lawyers at the senior, mid and junior levels who have expertise across a large range of matters."
"The team is very responsive and offers a high level of service, responding to specific requests and providing practical and proactive advice."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Beairsto is based in the firm's Toronto office, from where he routinely assists clients with large-scale acquisitions and recapitalisation, along with advising on debt financing.
"Michael is wonderful to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic."
"He is incredibly knowledgeable, extremely practical and business-minded. He provides an exceptional level of service."