Fasken, Information Technology | Chambers Canada Profile

About

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As recognized leaders in IT law, Fasken is well-positioned to help your business anticipate and address the increasing pace of technological change, and your evolving business needs. Whether you are a technology company, or you use technology in your business, we provide balanced, pragmatic advice when you need to make key decisions. To address all of your IT-related legal concerns, we work closely as trusted advisors to in-house practitioners and business leaders.

Whether your organization is purchasing or providing IT services, we advise on everything from large systems implementations and outsourcing arrangements, to Internet business models, to new technologies.

We recognize that technological developments raise issues across a broad range of subject matters, and take a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to addressing those issues. For example, cryptocurrencies raise technology, securities, financial services and tax considerations.

If you’re launching initiatives to advance technology infrastructure or services, in addition to developing and negotiating the agreements, we’ll work with you to develop comprehensive RFPs and conduct a successful procurement; develop and implement cloud and outsourcing strategies; address data security, privacy and CASL issues; create governance, IT security, record retention and other critical policies.

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fasken has a well-established technology practice that is valued for its extensive knowledge of both mature and emerging company IT concerns. The firm leverages its multidisciplinary strength to represent an impressive portfolio of public clients, including insurance companies, in complex outsourcing transactions. The information technology team's expertise extends to the negotiation of service agreements, SaaS contracts and software licensing. Its lawyers also stand out for their knowledge of developments in the technology field, in addition to providing invaluable advice on tech-related M&A transactions.

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Work Highlights

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Fasken assisted Société Québécoise du Cannabis with the negotiation of its agreement with Deloitte to secure licences for Workday's HR management software solution and integration services.

Strengths

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The team is extremely knowledgeable in all contract areas, effectively presents risks, and supports our decision-making and negotiations.

Information Technology respondent
Canada

The team is very well rounded, with both senior and junior associates and partners ably providing assistance at every stage of negotiations.

Information Technology respondent
Canada

The team is extremely knowledgeable in all contract areas, effectively presents risks, and supports our decision-making and negotiations.

Information Technology respondent
Canada

The team is very well rounded, with both senior and junior associates and partners ably providing assistance at every stage of negotiations.

Information Technology respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Nunes

Band 3

Toronto-based Andrew Nunes possesses experience across a range of information technology issues, from outsourcing to cloud computing. He is additionally recognised for his handling of e-commerce and SaaS-related matters.

He is incredibly knowledgeable and works extremely hard.

Andrew Nunes is an excellent lawyer.

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Andrew Alleyne

Band 4

Andrew Alleyne advises clients on matters including master supplier agreements and software licensing concerns. He is based in Toronto.

Andrew is a very strong IT lawyer. He is also very practical and solution-orientated.

Andrew is smart, approachable and strategic.

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Jocelyn Auger

Band 4

Montréal-based Jocelyn Auger is highlighted for his negotiation prowess. He assists with SaaS contracts and the acquisition of software solutions.

Jocelyn Auger is very knowledgeable.

He demonstrates extensive knowledge of contracts and is also very pragmatic in his advice.

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John Beardwood

Band 4

John Beardwood's Toronto-based practice encompasses a variety of IT issues, including outsourcing, software procurement and privacy concerns. He acts for both public entities and privately owned companies, including insurers and healthcare companies.

John is experienced and responsive to the client's needs.

John is an extremely talented negotiator and provides sage advice when it's needed.

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Karam Bayrakal

Band 4

Karam Bayrakal represents tech companies from a range of sectors, including video gaming and AI, in complex commercial transactions. He is particularly active in assisting with procurement and service agreements.

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Gabriel Stern

Up and Coming

Gabriel Stern assists with a wide range of master services agreements as well as regulatory compliance mandates. He operates from the firm's Toronto office.

Gabriel has a lot of experience in IT contracting and is able to use that to propose innovative solutions to difficult problems.

Gabriel Stern is extremely knowledgeable and a creative problem-solver.

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