The practice group at Fasken is well-placed to advise on large systems implementations and outsourcing arrangements, Internet business models, e-commerce, consumer protection and data protection matters, as well as M&A transactions involving the tech sector. Additional areas of expertise include developing cloud and outsourcing strategies and creating governance, IT security and privacy policies. Leadership is shared between Toronto-based Andrew Alleyne (tech-related contracting), Andrew Nunes (TMT practice co-lead) and Will ShawShahrooz Nabavi from Vancouver (tech transactions); and Constantinos Ragas from Montreal (M&A and private equity transactions). Also noted is Vancouver-based Karam Bayrakal, who assists clients with strategy development, contract negotiations and relationship governance for tech projects.

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Key clients

  • Varian Medical Systems
  • The Globe and Mail
  • Desjardins Insurance Group
  • Société Québécoise du Cannabis
  • Uni Express
  • Parallel
  • Beatdapp
  • Foundry Group
  • Fulcrum Management Solutions (ThoughtExchange)
  • Elevated Signals
  • Dapper Labs
  • Sonder Canada
  • Beatdapp Software
  • Trulioo Information Services

Work highlights

  • Advised Varian Medical Systems on it’s 10-year, CAD $175m multi-disciplinary oncology partnership with the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
  • Advised Copperleaf Technologies on its agreement with Industrial and Financial Systems which will see IFS acquire all outstanding common shares and de-list the company from the Toronto Stock Exchange.
  • Assisted Metrolinx with the development of a contract regime for its extensive procurement program to modernize the PRESTO payment system.

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Practice head

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Andrew Alleyne, Andrew Nunes, Will Shaw, Shahrooz Nabavi, Constantinos Ragas