About

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.

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Canada

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lisa R. Lifshitz
3
Lisa R. Lifshitz
Head of Information Technology
3
Band 3

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 provides exceptional customer service, legal advice and commercial guidance. She is a very strong advocate and negotiator, with a bias towards simplicity and perspicuity in her drafting.

She uses her expertise to guide us and also ensures we are aware of industry changes that may or may not impact us.

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Torkin Manes LLP

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Lisa R. Lifshitz
3
Lisa R. Lifshitz
Head of Information Technology
3
Band 3

Members

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Lisa R. Lifshitz

Lisa R. Lifshitz

Head of Department

Roland Hung