About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Combining a national presence and cross-practice approach across industries, McCarthy Tétrault’s Cyber/Data Group offers a 360° view of data and cyber strategy to deliver legal and business solutions that mitigate risks and unlock value-generating potential.


With immense experience in privacy, data protection and cybersecurity and a track record in advising key sectors on critical issues in novel and complex areas of law, we help you navigate the privacy and data landscape to leverage the value of data, develop responsible AI practices, protect your organization’s assets and cement clients’ digital trust. We have acted in ground-breaking privacy class actions over many years and have helped clients navigate the largest data breaches in Canadian history. Our integrated multi-disciplinary team are regularly asked to lead eminent associations, such as the iTech Law Association, contribute to publications, including Responsible AI: A Global Policy Framework and Global Privacy and Security Law, and speak at global privacy and data conferences.


Selected Services

  • Cyber breach response and cyber readiness
  • Privacy and data protection compliance programs
  • Regulatory investigations and complaints
  • Data trusts, data sharing and data licensing agreements
  • Identity management
  • Responsible AI
  • Information governance
  • Protection of data litigation
  • Cyber insurance advising
  • Anti-spam compliance



Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Privacy & Data Protection - Nationwide - Canada

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault's privacy practice advises several well-known Canadian and international clients on a variety of issues within this space. The firm is highly experienced in acting as defence counsel in privacy-related class actions and is also regularly called upon to advise on matters arising from cybersecurity breaches. Outside the contentious sphere, McCarthy is also well versed in negotiating master data sharing agreements as well as providing guidance on issues of privacy legislation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Charles S Morgan
3
Charles S Morgan
3
Band 3

Montréal-based Charles Morgan has a broad practice which sees him assist clients with a variety of technology and telecoms transactions in addition to advising on related data and privacy concerns.

His depth of expertise and business-oriented approach allows him to provide unique, pragmatic legal solutions to complex issues.

Daniel Glover
3
Daniel Glover
3
Band 3
Toronto-based partner Daniel Glover co-leads the firm's cyber/data practice group. He has a strong track record of advising clients on privacy regulations and data breaches.

He is an all-around expert on everything privacy and data protection. There is no one you want more to help navigate a crisis.

Daniel is a fully-trusted advisor and a one-stop shop.

Dan consistently delivers practical, actionable advice even under tight deadlines.

Jade Buchanan
4
Jade Buchanan
4
Band 4
Jade Buchanan advises public and private sector clients on privacy and data security issues, including incident response. He is based in the firm's Vancouver office.

It is always a pleasure to work with Jade.

He is willing to solve problems in many ways as well as approaching ways to solve things with a pragmatic lens.

Eugen Miscoi
Eugen Miscoi
Associates to watch

Eugen Miscoi is a Montréal-based associate who is adept at advising clients on privacy compliance and cybersecurity incidents.

Eugen is our go-to privacy lawyer for Quebec matters. He is super responsive, helpful and knowledgeable.

Eugen is a pleasure to work with. He's very knowledgeable and straight forward with the advice he's providing.

His skills and knowledge allows him to provide clear, pragmatic guidance on challenging issues in an efficient manner.

Jonathan Adessky
Jonathan Adessky
Associates to watch

Montréal-based Jonathan Adessky is recognised for his experience assisting clients with privacy compliance programmes.

Ranked Lawyers at
McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Nationwide - Canada

Privacy & Data Protection

Charles S Morgan
3
Charles S Morgan
3
Band 3
Daniel Glover
3
Daniel Glover
3
Band 3
Jade Buchanan
4
Jade Buchanan
4
Band 4
Eugen Miscoi
Eugen Miscoi
Associates to watch
Jonathan Adessky
Jonathan Adessky
Associates to watch