Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP's technology practice is noted for its wide reach across Canada, with locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Québec. The team advises multinational technology companies, financial institutions and corporations in numerous sectors on technology transactions. The firm is known for its expertise in commercial transactions such as M&As and agreements involving technology sector clients and issues, also assisting clients with related regulatory advice. Sunny Handa sits in Montréal and leads the technology practice, advising on outsourcing, cloud computing, licensing, privacy and data protection. Also in Montréal, Joanna Myszka excels in assisting clients with technology and IP issues that arise through transactions, while Marie-Hélène Constantin is the go-to for technology regulatory law. In Toronto, David Feldman focuses on commercial IT arrangements, often advising financial institutions and banking clients, and Robert Percival is well-versed in commercial technology transactions, such as digital transformation projects.
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Key clients
- Sycamore Partners Management, L.P.
Work highlights
Advised Sycamore Partners on its acquisition of Lowe's Companies' Canadian retail business including Lowe’s Canada and Rona stores.
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Practice head
Sunny Handa
Other key lawyers
Joanna Myszka; Marie-Hélène Constantin; David Feldman; Robert Percival