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Fast-paced markets, advancing technologies, and a dynamic regulatory environment—Torys’ Technology practice is a nimble team that keeps pace with an industry defined by innovation.

We take pride in our ability to provide clients with creative, industry-leading solutions, often with multiple areas of legal service working in concert to complete projects and transactions.

From M&A, financings and strategic alliances, to licensing, contracting and outsourcing arrangements, we support our tech clients in all aspects of the creation, acquisition, use and commercial exploitation of their technologies and services. We also help clients protect their digital assets and defend against investigations and litigation arising from data breaches, cyberattacks and more. We are experienced strategic partners to clients in the industry, helping them maximize the value of their digital assets and all types of data through effective governance counsel.

We work together with clients to help them make the most of new technology opportunities and complete projects and transactions. We represent clients in leading Canadian transactions for the development, acquisition and licensing of technology, technology services and other forms of intellectual property.

Our market-leading work supports clients across industries as they bring in new technologies to enhance their operations and improve the delivery of their services.

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Torys has a well-regarded technology group with an impressive IT offering. The Toronto-headquartered firm often assists insurance companies, banks and pension plans with technology development and licensing matters, as well as advising on outsourcing transactions. It offers impressive experience in relation to payment and card systems, with further coverage of blockchain, AI and large-scale cloud implementations.

Work Highlights

  • Torys advised Payments Canada in the negotiation of its agreement with IBM as the clearing and settlement solution provider for the Real-Time Rail (RTR), Canada’s new real-time payments system.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam S Armstrong
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Adam S Armstrong
Head of Information Technology
2
Band 2

Adam Armstrong has particular experience guiding clients through complex modernisation initiatives and also has a strong track record in outsourcing and acquisition matters. His clients include insurance and other financial services companies. Adam is based in Toronto, and co-heads Torys Technology practice.

Adam is a leader in his space and provides key guidance and counsel to our firm.

I consider Adam to be a partner in our business who provides sound legal advice and recommendations and also considers our business holistically.

Adam has shown his worth in his patient, thoughtful and nuanced approach.

Ebad Rahman
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Ebad Rahman
2
Band 2
Ebad Rahman provides counsel on outsourcing and software development issues to a broad client base, primarily banks. He also has experience with commercial rights agreements.

He provides new and innovative approaches to difficult matters and areas and seeks to resolve not complicate matters for all parties.

Ebad has excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills, as well as practical legal advice.

I cannot say enough about Ebad. He is very talented, knowledgeable, fast on his feet in negotiations, approachable, responsive, friendly, kind, charitable and on and on.

Ebad in particular is very pragmatic, he can get up to speed on any issue faster than we can describe it.

Joel Ramsey
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Joel Ramsey
Head of Information Technology
2
Band 2

Joel Ramsey regularly advises leading Canadian banks on major outsourcing and technology services agreements. He is additionally well placed to advise on fintech and cloud computing mandates. Based in Toronto, Joel co-heads Torys Technology practice.

He provides a steady hand in negotiations and is a tough negotiator.

Joel provides the highest levels of service, and brings to the table the highest levels of sophistication and commercial awareness.

His ability to quickly understand our needs as a client and translate into a commercial negotiation, in a short period of time, is nothing short of impressive.

Joel is an attentive listener who can execute on objectives.

Danielle Colliver
Associates to watch

Danielle Colliver practices corporate/ commercial law with a focus on complex technology transactions. She also advises on procurement and licensing. She is based in Toronto.

Danielle is a very competent, knowledgeable and hardworking senior associate.

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Nationwide - Canada

Information Technology

Adam S Armstrong
2
Adam S Armstrong
Head of Information Technology
2
Band 2
Ebad Rahman
2
Ebad Rahman
2
Band 2
Joel Ramsey
2
Joel Ramsey
Head of Information Technology
2
Band 2
Danielle Colliver
Associates to watch

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