Chambers Review
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Information Technology - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG has a well-resourced Canadian group with broad, multidisciplinary knowledge across technology, outsourcing and e-commerce. The firm regularly assists with technology-based transactions, including M&A and venture capital investments. The tech team offers particular expertise in the retail and public sectors. Its lawyers are knowledgeable about the latest developments in the sector, including privacy, blockchain and fintech matters.
Strengths
The lawyers have an amazing focus on client service and experience, exceptional attention to detail, and great foresight for upcoming changes to legislation that could affect the business.
Gowling WLG has exceptional expertise in substantive law, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to efficiently manage multiple related workstreams.
Work Highlights
Gowling WLG advised PerkinElmer as Canadian counsel on the sale of its applied, food and enterprise services businesses to New Mountain Capital.
Notable practitioners
Parna Sabet-Stephenson draws upon her experience in IT law to assist a broad client base drawn from industries including energy, finance and the public sector. She is based in Toronto.
Her dedication to exceptional client service, substantive knowledge and emotional intelligence are unparalleled.
She is extremely knowledgeable and has deep experience in complex and sophisticated information technology service agreements.