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Information Technology

Canada

12 Years Ranked

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Provided by Theo Ling

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Theo Ling heads Baker McKenzie's Canadian Information Technology/Communications practice and is a member of the Firm's Global IP/Technology Practice Group, and Technology, Media & Telecoms and Financial Institutions Industry Groups.

Theo is ranked by several legal directories, including Chambers Canada, where he is described as "a knowledgeable technology lawyer, with a practical, 'can-do' attitude who is excellent at getting things done."

Named by the Financial Times as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Lawyers in North America, Theo founded the legal industry's first global legal innovation lab focused on multidisciplinary collaboration and serves on the Firm's Global Innovation Committee.

Recognized for his creative, pragmatic, and solution-based approach, Theo helps market-leading businesses develop and implement effective global strategies to support multijurisdictional commercial activities and manage complex cross-border compliance risks.

The focus of Theo’s international commercial/regulatory practice is on data and technology-related issues, which include digital transformation and data governance projects that involve data privacy, data security, electronic payments, data monetization, records retention, media/format, electronic signatures, cross-border data transfers, digitization, fintech, and AI and machine learning considerations. Theo also advises clients on internet-related services that involve smart/connected devices, which are subject to regulation under telecommunications and broadcasting laws.

Professional Memberships

• International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)

• Canadian Technology Law Association

International Association of Privacy Professionals

• Canadian Bar Association

• Law Society of Ontario

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Canada

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Theo Ling provides technology-related regulatory assistance to a range of clients from Baker McKenzie's Toronto office, including organisations from the life sciences, telecommunications and financial services sectors. He often works on matters with cross-border elements.

Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Theo Ling

Global Practice Guide
Theo Ling
Conrad Flaczyk
Michael Rubinger
Jim Holloway
Authored by
Theo Ling, Conrad Flaczyk, Michael Rubinger, Jim Holloway
Article • Aug 2024
Global Practice Guide
Theo Ling
Jim Holloway
Nadia Rauf
Matthew Cook
Authored by
Theo Ling, Jim Holloway, Nadia Rauf, Matthew Cook
Article • Aug 2024

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