Torys

Jessica Lumiere

Jessica is a senior lawyer who leads a team based in our Legal Services Centre in Halifax that provides a suite of new service offerings that rely on process and technology efficiencies to deliver client value. She also advises clients on technology acquisitions, technology and data licensing, procurement, outsourcing, cloud service-provider arrangements, and various transactions dealing with a broad spectrum of emerging tech such as blockchain and AI. Jessica brings a uniquely in-depth client perspective to her role; prior to joining Torys, she worked at The Toronto-Dominion Bank for over 10 years, advising senior executives on complex technology-related deals, as well as on enterprise policies, standards and protocols relating to third-party risk management and cloud computing. Jessica is also a member of the Data Governance and Strategy Group and advises clients on data-related issues such as data protection, governance and commercialization.

Adam Armstrong

Adam is recognized for his industry-leading experience in complex technology licensing and outsourcings, and is a trusted advisor for all stages of the technology procurement process. Co-head of Torys’ Technology Contracting Practice, Adam advises clients on outsourcing transactions and on the licensing and conveyancing of hardware, software and other intellectual property. He has played a leading role on major technology outsourcings undertaken by clients and has a long history of running large-scale transactions and consortium arrangements for Canada’s major financial institutions. Adam is also the coordinator of Torys’ Corporate Department; in addition to his technology practice, he has extensive corporate and securities experience, supporting clients in public and private financings (including initial public offerings), shareholder arrangements and mergers and acquisitions.

Ebad Rahman

Ebad is an experienced corporate lawyer with deep technology industry knowledge, counselling leading financial institutions, retailers and other organizations spanning sectors in their outsourcing, transactional and other commercial work.Ebad’s diverse technology practice includes advising on technology contracting, outsourcing and general commercial agreements, as well as on software development, cloud computing and procurement matters. He also counsels clients on sponsorship, licensing and naming rights agreements, frequently sought out by corporate sponsors to advise on how best to structure their sponsorship arrangements to maximize their return on investment.Ebad heads Torys’ Payments and Cards practice and supports clients in the acquisition and development of card programs, payment systems and mobile payment solutions, as well as related outsourcing arrangements.