LAWYER PROFILE

Robert Piasentin

Canada 2026

McMillan LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Information Technology

Nationwide - Canada

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Robert Piasentin offers practical legal advice that supports clients' leadership, governance, and strategic negotiations. His career spans Canada, the U.S., and Europe, driving growth for diverse businesses. Robert advises on technology outsourcing, software development, IP commercialization, and cybersecurity. He works with startups and established companies in technology, sports, media, communications, and entertainment. Previously, he spent over 13 years as general counsel, corporate secretary, and privacy officer for a leading North American IT and management consulting firm. This in-house experience gives him a deep understanding of the challenges faced by technology companies. Clients rely on his insights for global technology solutions, strategic growth, and daily operations. Robert founded McMillan Ascent to help startups navigate growth from early stages to IPOs. He is also a board member and legal advisor to the Frontier Collective, promoting Canadian technology companies and industry leadership in frontier technologies.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Information Technology - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Robert Piasentin heads McMillan's Information Technology group. He advises on technology outsourcing transactions, software development and licensing, as well as privacy, data, security and cybersecurity matters. He is based in Vancouver.

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Strengths

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Robert is a knowledgable, and skilled lawyer who is able to assess where the mines might lie ahead in the field and help us navigate to avoid them.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide
He takes time to understand the deal upfront, saving time down the road, and he has a great understanding of our business and pain points, which allows him to always hit the road running.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide
He has a refreshing positive energy which helps when dealing with difficult legal challenges.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide
He's been very helpful in finding the right resources in his firm that can help with each of our specific legal concerns.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide
He is so knowledgeable in IT. When he communicated with us he would break it down so I could understand. He was fantastic and very responsive.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide