Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
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Provided by Torkin Manes LLP
At Torkin Manes, our experienced technology lawyers are known to be strategic advisors to various clients in the technology industry. We are known for finding creative, strategic, and practical solutions. We support the diverse needs of technology companies, including but not limited to issues related to data privacy, commercial SaaS, merger and acquisition, and emerging new technology such as artificial intelligence. We understand and service the entire life-cycle of technology companies, from their inception, through the growth stages (through financings and channel growth) to exit. Our group excels in preparing and negotiating the complete range of agreements necessary for licensing, developing, distributing, commercializing, using, and maintaining technology. We have significant experience in the purchase, sale and financing of technology companies. We routinely advise on technology development and procurement transactions.
Our clients range from emerging technology innovators, to well-established companies who are leaders in their fields, to investors in technology. We also act for various government entities and agencies and financial institutions. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of technology, we often draw from the expertise of our lawyers in other practice areas, including corporate / commercial, intellectual property, advertising and marketing, privacy, health, employment, and litigation, to ensure we provide our clients with comprehensive counsel.
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Based in Toronto, Torkin Manes LLP assists its clients with the drafting, negotiation and review of a wide range of IT services, licenses, and procurement agreements. Its technology offering also extends to data privacy issues and cybersecurity matters. The full-service law firm is additionally noted for its ability to handle M&A-related tech mandates.
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Torkin Manes represented CapFriendly Inc., a leading database of contracts for Canadian Hockey. The law firm advised the client with it's technology contracts, privacy policy, and employment contracts.
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This department at Torkin Manes sets itself apart from other departments in the industry by providing comprehensive, practical and relevant advice in a timely and professional manner.
TM provides very pragmatic and commercially-focused advice, often under quite exacting time constraints.
I have tremendous confidence in Torkin Manes' ability to defend and protect our rights.
Torkin Manes are very client-centric, proactive and provide timely legal advice and support.
They are exceptionally responsive, prioritizing clear, prompt communication and swift turnaround times.
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Lisa Lifshitz has a broad tech practice that includes the negotiation of e-commerce and cloud computing agreements. She is also experienced in assisting clients with privacy and data security matters.
Lisa is an expert in her field and an excellent negotiator.
She has impressive technical and legal knowledge. More importantly, she has a solution-oriented approach, provides timely, practical and business-oriented advice.
She does a good job of understanding the client as they are unique each time.
She is responsive and incredibly knowledgeable. She always represents the best interests of our business and the people we serve.
She is aware of new trends and can speak at a technical level to senior engineers when required. She also understands the commercial implications of technology.
Roland Hung has expertise in technology matters, privacy compliance, cybersecurity and data management, and assists companies with understanding global standards and regulations. He practices in both Ontario and Alberta.
I appreciate his commercial acumen in identifying pragmatic plans of action or agreement changes, together with his responsiveness and efficient turnaround times.
Roland is very diligent and responsive. He is efficient and knowledgeable and understands our business extremely well.
I very much trust Roland to provide strong advice and he always has.
Roland is a pleasure to work with. He is deeply knowledgeable and approaches issues with a pragmatic and solutions oriented approach.
Head of Information Technology
Information Technology
Provided by Torkin Manes LLP
Roland Hung
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Practice area: Information Technology
Location: Canada
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