Privacy & Data Protection
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Torys fields an impressive privacy and data protection practice, which sees the firm frequently counsel clients on incident responses, class actions and regulatory compliance. The firm offers broad geographic coverage with offices in Toronto, Montréal and Halifax. The team also offers notable experience in cyber insurance. Clients from a wide range of sectors, including financial services, telecommunications, technology and life sciences, seek out Torys' privacy expertise.
Work Highlights
- The team at Torys assisted Clairvest with privacy and data security matters around its acquisition of Boca Biolistics.
Strengths
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"I have engaged Torys on a number of sophisticated matters and they have provided excellent advice every single time. The firm also excels at handling requests with tight deadlines."
"Torys are strong subject matter experts and are extremely responsive and available to answer all questions and concerns."
"Torys leverages technology to assist with complex and sophisticated matters to provide seamless service to clients."
"I have engaged Torys on a number of sophisticated matters and they have provided excellent advice every single time. The firm also excels at handling requests with tight deadlines."
"Torys are strong subject matter experts and are extremely responsive and available to answer all questions and concerns."
"Torys leverages technology to assist with complex and sophisticated matters to provide seamless service to clients."
Notable Practitioners
Molly Reynolds is a regulatory expert and accomplished courtroom advocate whose skills are frequently sought after by a range of financial institutions including major banks, pension funds and technology companies. She is based in Toronto.
"Molly has never disappointed me in any of my engagements with her. She is always exceptional."
"Molly is an excellent partner for us and has been a key contributor. She always approaches situations with an impressively measured and logical approach."
"Molly is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. She is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and practical. She works hard to understand the client's needs."
Julie Himo is an experienced breach coach and frequently assists clients with navigating data security incidents. She is based in the firm's Montréal office.
"Julie Himo is exceptional. Her personal qualities have been enriching for us."
"She has strong writing skills, is able to provide practical solutions and navigate complex advice with little precedence."
Mavra Choudhry is a Toronto-based associate who is well placed to advise the clients on privacy compliance and data breach response.
"Mavra is great assistance with Access to Information Act requests."
"Mavra Choudhry has provided good research on some tricky questions which was very helpful."
Toronto-based associate Nic Wall is developing an impressive privacy and data governance practice, frequently counselling clients on compliance and regulatory investigations.
"I have always appreciated Nic's efficiency and speed. He's easy to get in touch with, understands what we need as a company and provides us with very useful advice."
"Nic is always extremely responsive and provides quality, practical advice on complex privacy issues. He has been instrumental in an ongoing, large strategic initiative."
"Nic is a highly knowledgeable and trusted lawyer whom we regularly reach out to for support."
Rosalie Jetté is an associate based in Torys' Montréal office. She assists clients with privacy law compliance matters.
"Rosalie Jette is a very competent junior that inspires confidence given her year of call."
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