LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Scherman

Canada 2026

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Information Technology

Nationwide - Canada

3 years ranked

About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Michael is a partner in the Technology Law Group and Cyber/Data Groups with deep experience in providing practical legal solutions across a broad range of technology-related transactions, including in relation to privacy, technology outsourcing, data sharing, cloud services, licensing, joint development arrangements, payment processing agreements, e-commerce, distribution agreements and competitive/public technology procurements.

Michael brings specific knowledge and experience in addressing the unique concerns posed by emerging technologies and trends, including artificial intelligence, open banking/data.

He regularly advises companies in relation to complex arrangements involving novel and innovative uses of data and technology and speaks on topics of strategic importance in the industry.

Career

Ontario, 2013

Saskatchewan, 2015

Professional Memberships

IAPP - Certified Privacy Professional (Canada)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Information Technology - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michael Scherman frequently acts on cases related to AI, cloud services, and outsourcing, as well as various agreements such as master services agreements and payment agreements. He is based in Toronto.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

His ability to succinctly summarize complex legal issues and provide practical solutions in novel areas that are easy to operationalize is unmatched.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide
Michael is very well organized and always prepared.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide
He keeps our interest always in the center and reaches out to his specialized colleagues to help get some clarifications as and when required. He is very prompt and have an excellent follow ups.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide