LAWYER PROFILE

Sam Ip

Canada 2027

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Artificial Intelligence

Nationwide - Canada

1 year ranked

Information Technology

Nationwide - Canada

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Sam is a member of the Technology Group that regularly works with artificial intelligence companies or organizations making use of artificial intelligence technologies. This includes helping clients understand evolving global standards and regulations, assessing potential risks and liabilities associated with this emerging technology, and identifying processes for integrating artificial intelligence risk management strategies into organizational activities.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Artificial Intelligence - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sam Ip is a leading technology lawyer with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI), advising developers, infrastructure providers and enterprise users on the legal and commercial issues arising from AI deployment. Leveraging his background as a professional engineer, he is especially noted for his expertise in AI governance, risk management, data usage, evolving regulatory frameworks and the commercial arrangements.

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Information Technology - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Sam Ip regularly advises clients on AI, often in a global context. He also focuses on commercial technology transactions, fintech and digital assets and blockchain, in both the government and public sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

This guy is the smartest dude I have ever met! He has deep, deep expertise in what we do. He used to be a software engineer, so he is calm, cool and collected. He also has a great human side; he's calm and considerate in addition to really being one of Canada's top experts in his field.
Artificial IntelligenceChambers Canada Guide
Sam is a joy to work with. He's extremely calm and kind on top of it all.
Artificial IntelligenceChambers Canada Guide
What sets Sam Ip apart is his genuine technical foundation in AI, which is rare among lawyers operating in this space. Sam was able to articulate the underlying technology risks in practical terms before many in the legal industry had developed that level of fluency. This allowed him to identify and address issues that a less technically grounded lawyer might have overlooked or underweighted. For companies navigating real AI deployments, this depth of understanding translates directly into better, more relevant legal advice.
Artificial IntelligenceChambers Canada Guide
An outstanding practitioner.
Artificial IntelligenceChambers Canada Guide
Sam is great and has a technical background.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide
Sam is technical, practical and extremely responsive. He is always great to work with, and we treat him as an extension of our internal team.
Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide