McCarthy Tétrault is a leading firm in the technology sector, advising both international and domestic clients on technology transactions, competition law and privacy. The team also assists banking clients with modernizing and improving banking and payment systems in Canada and advising fintechs on leveraging new technologies. The firm is also well-versed in machine learning matters, acting for investors in machine learning-related strategic arrangements and transactions. Toronto-based practice head Christine Ing is an expert in emerging technologies such as AI, big data and blockchain. She has been active in open data and alternative data projects and advises clients on technology aspects of commercial and corporation transactions. Michael Scherman is the go-to for technology-related transactions and privacy issues in Toronto, while in Vancouver David Crane handles commercial technology transactions and outsourcings. Charles Morgan is a data security and cyber incident specialist over in Montréal.
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Practice head
Christine Ing
Other key lawyers
Michael Scherman; Charles Morgan; David Crane