Stephen Burns
Bennett Jones LLPThe group at Bennett Jones LLP is well-placed to advise on a range of advisory and transactional technology matters. Calgary-based Stephen Burns heads up the firm’s IP and technology practices and specializes in technology-related M&A transactions, IT procurement and contract negotiation matters. Also in Calgary, Sébastien Gittens majors on assisting automotive, energy, pharmaceutical and tech sector clients with M&A transactions, divestitures and joint ventures. Toronto-based Matthew Flynn is noted for his handling of transactions involving fintech, AI and outsourcing.
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Key clients
- Shift4 Payments
- ATCO
- Volkswagen Canada
- Rogers Communications (Shaw)
- Flair Airlines
- Navacord
- Canadian Pacific
- Northwest Redwater
- Pembina
- CNRL
- Gateway Casinos
- United Farmers of Alberta
Work highlights
- Assisted Shift4 with all aspects of its expansion into the Canadian market.
- Assisted ATCO Group of Companies with a range of technology, licensing and IP mandates.
- Assisted Volkswagen Canada with a range of technology, licensing and commercialization matters.
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Stephen Burns