Global Guide 2026 : Canada
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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 the industry.
We represent clients in leading Canadian transactions for the development, acquisition and licensing of technology, technology services and other forms of intellectual property. We bring to the contracting and licensing process practical advice and state-of-the-art solutions designed to address the needs of each client.
We have played a leading role in some of the largest Canadian outsourcing transactions, acting opposite leading service providers for financial institutions, telecommunications and media companies, consumer product and service companies, industrial and manufacturing companies, e-commerce companies, government agencies, life sciences companies, information technology companies and other developers and owners of intellectual property. Transactions for these clients sometimes involve new technologies, business models and legal issues.
Our end-to-end partnering, outsourcing and licensing solutions include:
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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.
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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.
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It has a team that is diverse in terms of years of experience, as well as being well connected with other departments in the firm, and so is well positioned to meet our needs.
The Torys team provides practical, business focused solutions to legal questions, couches legal advice in terms that business leaders can readily understand and action.
Torys effectively communicates strategic advice that focuses the business on the key issues. They are also detail-oriented in drafting and analysis.
They are very responsive despite the demand on their time and resources have been stressed, and they are terrific at providing a forecast on availability and timing of deliverables.
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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 has shown his worth in his patient, thoughtful and nuanced approach.
I consider Adam to be a partner in our business who provides sound legal advice and recommendations and also considers our business holistically.
Adam is a leader in his space and provides key guidance and counsel to our firm.
Ebad in particular is very pragmatic, he can get up to speed on any issue faster than we can describe it.
Ebad has excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills, as well as practical legal advice.
He provides new and innovative approaches to difficult matters and areas and seeks to resolve not complicate matters for all parties.
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.
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.
Joel is an attentive listener who can execute on objectives.
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.
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.
Information Technology
Information Technology
Information Technology
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Ebad Rahman
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Practice area: Information Technology
Location: Nationwide - Canada
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