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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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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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  • Because Osler has invested time and energy to understand our business and the industry in which we operate, they are not thrown by the complexity of our issues.

    Information Technology respondentCanada

  • They have a strong understanding of our legal position and can reflect this in a variety of customer and vendor forms, which enables them to quickly on board to support our ongoing engagements.

    Information Technology respondentCanada

  • The law firm's subject matter expertise is beyond impressive. They come up with creative solutions to address complex issues.

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  • The Osler technology team has a high degree of depth of knowledge.

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  • When we need more support they mobilize additional resources to meet critical deadlines.

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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, license and programme agreements. Based in Toronto, she is the chair of the firm's commercial technology transactions team.

    • Wendy is the best in the business.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • Wendy is my "go-to". Her industry connections and experience are invaluable.

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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.

    • Without a doubt, the strongest and most capable commerical technology lawyer in Canada when it comes to public sector procurement.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • He was thorough in his canvassing of the issues and offered practical and contextualized advice.

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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.

    • He has an immense breadth of experience working in the space and has seen or done almost everything, which gives him a perspective on what really matters, and what doesn't.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • Simon is a strong commercial lawyer who understands our priorities and identifies practical options for achieving them.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • Simon is very passionate and ahead of the curve in tech.

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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 has a deep technical knowledge and a lot of experience with financial institutions and the regulations we are concerned about.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • He is responsive to communications, provides expertise in information technology matters and understands the unique commercial implications to our organization.

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    • Ted has proven over many years and many engagements to be very knowledgeable, not just of legal concepts but of the concepts underlying the business transactions on which engaged.

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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.

    • Christine has a keen ability to distill deals down to their essential elements, which provides us with great confidence that all the relevant issues have been considered and thoughtfully weighed.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • Christine is an exceptional lawyer that knows commercial contracting inside out and feels at home in the most complex negotiations.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • She is very organized and always adds value in contractual negotiations.

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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 an outstanding lawyer and we rely heavily on his sage guidance and deep knowledge of our business and the space in general.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • Sam is a technology thought leader. He is a collaborator, attentive, and business savvy.

      Information Technology respondentCanada

    • Sam Ip is the first person I would call for issues specifically related to artificial intelligence. He is at the cutting edge of changes in the law.

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