Blakes has a strong team that is very responsive to client needs and demands.
Blakes lawyers are known for operating a “well-established technology practice with a strong track record of handling a diverse array of IT mandates, including regulatory matters and transactions."
Technology Transactions
Our Technology lawyers help clients who develop, acquire, use, license and sell technology, data and intellectual property that is integral to their business. Clients value our perspective, developed over years of working with companies on all sides of a technology transaction, from vendors, buyers, issuers and targets, to suppliers and developers. The Technology group appreciates the intricacies of technology transfer, whether via commercial means, such as licensing from a vendor, or acquisition, such as buying and selling the companies that possess technologies.
Technology Regulatory and Compliance
Our lawyers are at the forefront of technology regulation and compliance in Canada. Our team includes experts in various industries and practices, such as Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Advertising & Marketing, who have extensive experience advising on compliance with laws, applicable policies, industry codes, guidelines, authorizations, and licensing in telecommunications, broadcasting, and other areas.
Our clients often seek guidance when interacting with various federal and provincial government and other agencies, including the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), Innovation Science and Economic Development (ISED), Health Canada and others. The Technology team works with these regulatory bodies on a regular basis, and has advised on some of the most significant regulatory proceedings and business transactions in the industry. We keep abreast of the fast-changing laws, regularly updating clients as new developments affect their business.
