The practice group at Torys handles a range of technology transactions, including outsourcing, fintech matters, M&A, financing and data licensing. Clients include major banks and credit unions, as well as companies in the retail, oil-and-gas, insurance and tech segments. The department is co-directed by Toronto-based duo Adam Armstrong and Joel Ramsey. Armstrong majors on tech and commercial contracting mandates, including service arrangements and technology procurement; Ramsey also specializes in technology contracting, as well as pensions and real estate work. Additional key contacts for transactional work at the Toronto office include Ebad Rahman, Konata Lake and Steven Slavens. Halifax-based senior associate Jessica Lumière is also of note.
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‘We use Torys primarily for the strength of one of their key partners and practice leaders, Adam Armstrong. Adam works with another lawyer, Jessica Lumière, who is a strong lawyer and supports on large initiatives.’
‘Adam Armstrong is a strong, capable lawyer with both business and common sense combined with good legal judgment and very strong drafting skills. He will go the extra mile and navigates joint retainers with multiple clients with ease. He is a good combination of a business/corporate lawyer and a technology lawyer who can provide strategic advice and counsel to clients.'
‘A world-class team of legal professionals with a strong reputation for providing reliable, innovative and practical legal advice on complex legal and business matters.’
‘Joel Ramsey possesses broad legal, technical and business expertise, and always demonstrates the highest degree of professionalism and adaptability, all of which makes him a great legal counsel for preparing and negotiating large/complex third party technology/procurement arrangements.’
‘The team entertains novel approaches to delivering legal services and is willing to work with clients to create mutually-beneficial arrangements beyond the billable hour. This is the most customer-centric team I have had the pleasure of working with.'
- 'The work itself is top-notch. You will get Bay Street quality and service. The team is very diverse.'
- 'Ebad Rahman - innovative and customer-centric. Ebad will work with you to create the lawyer-client relationship that you want and deliver tremendous value and service. Danielle Colliver - innovative and customer-centric with a keen eye for detail; phenomenal talent. Jessica Lumière - excellent resource at a very friendly rate. All of the resources above are incredible lawyers that are capable of meeting the business teams where they are and delivering desired outcomes.’
Key clients
- Bank of Montreal
- Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
- Canadian Premier League
- Infrastructure Ontario
- Parkland Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted Bank of Montreal with its acquisition of the AIR MILES Reward business of LoyaltyOne as part of its restructuring proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act and Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code.
- Acted as counsel to Sun Life in its investment in Simpill Health Group, a digital e-pharmacy platform delivering prescription medication directly to Canadian customers.
- Provided advice to Canadian Premier League, a new national professional soccer league, in connection with its media rights arrangements.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Adam Armstrong; Joel Ramsey
Other key lawyers
Ebad Rahman; Konata Lake; Steven Slavens; Jessica Lumière; Danielle Colliver