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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Information Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Osler is the Canadian counsel of choice for complex, sophisticated technology and outsourcing transactions, including important business functions which have technology at their core, such as payment systems, customer and sales data collection, loyalty card programs, logistics and supply chain management. Osler is at the forefront of the law as it applies to new and emerging developments in technology such as AI, IoT, blockchain, data science and robotics. Osler’s technology team combines practitioners with subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge relevant both to vendors and purchasers of technology-related products and services. Areas of specialization include IT contracting, outsourcing and complex service arrangements, privacy and corporate/commercial.

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Information Technology - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is well respected for its ability to handle an impressive range of technology mandates, with notable strengths in privacy law, various data matters, cloud computing and increasingly in AI. Its technology team advises both national and international clients on sophisticated transactional matters, including large outsourcing deals. The lawyers stand out for their work on behalf of financial institutions and emerging companies. The firm is also knowledgeable on public policy issues and initiatives regarding the technology sector and innovation, particularly procurement modernisation. Its varied client roster extends to organisations from the healthcare, retail and technology sectors.

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Strengths

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  • Osler is a clear leader in technology law in Canada. They are always willing and able to meet urgent deadlines as needed by the business.

    Information Technology respondentCanada

  • Osler brings deep subject-matter expertise and a strong understanding of our business industry, which allows them to provide advice that is both practical and commercially grounded.

    Information Technology respondentCanada

  • Osler is a great firm to rely on for complex and sophisticated matters. They always bring solutions to the table and their teams are strong, reliable, thorough and prompt.

    Information Technology respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Wendy J Gross
    Wendy J Gross

    Wendy J Gross

    Wendy Gross is renowned for her representation of leading Canadian financial institutions in a range of matters, including the negotiation of master services, licence and programme agreements. Based in Toronto, she is the chair of the firm's commercial technology transactions team.

    • Wendy is a next level thinker. She is methodical and creative in providing solutions to complicated matters.
      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • Wendy is highly technical and clearly one of the best in Canada.

      Information Technology respondentCanada
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  • Michael Fekete
    Michael Fekete

    Michael Fekete

    Michael Fekete's practice sees him engaged by leading tech companies on matters involving IT procurement as well as on public policy questions regarding data and AI. He is also experienced in advising on issues relating to outsourcing.

    • Michael is very good at what he does.

      Information Technology respondentCanada
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  • Ted Liu
    Ted Liu

    Ted Liu

    Toronto-based Ted Liu has experience negotiating on behalf of leading Canadian banks in commercial agreements involving a variety of technology-related matters, including outsourcing and strategic master services agreements.

    • Ted is a fantastic lawyer.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • Ted is very comprehensive and thorough in his approach and always offers a practical solution to help get a deal done.

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  • Sam Ip
    Sam Ip

    Sam Ip

    Sam Ip regularly advises clients on AI, often in a global context. He also focuses on commercial technology transactions, fintech and digital assets and blockchain, in both the government and public sector.

    • Sam is great and has a technical background.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • Sam is technical, practical and extremely responsive. He is always great to work with, and we treat him as an extension of our internal team.

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  • Simon Hodgett
    Simon Hodgett

    Simon Hodgett

    Simon Hodgett assists growth-stage and established tech companies with commercial transactions, such as procurement and outsourcing agreements. Based in Toronto, he also has a deep understanding of AI and fintech matters.

    • Simon's deep experience with regulated environments makes him a particularly great asset.

      Information Technology respondentCanada
    • Simon is very practical and responsive. He is able to digest very complicated drafts and provide targeted responses to efficiently arrive at negotiated results.
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  • Christine Jackson
    Christine Jackson

    Christine Jackson

    Christine Jackson deals with commercial transactions, strategic tech transactions, and advises on new technologies. Christine has a particular expertise on advising suppliers and customers in the fintech industry. She is based in Toronto.

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