Practice Area
Technology Law
Trusted counsel for technology-driven transactions, IP strategy, R&D agreements, and the legal dimensions of AI deployment — from negotiation to execution.
Strategic Counsel for Modern Technology
Technology is at the centre of competitive advantage — whether you are building software, deploying AI, scaling infrastructure, commercializing research, or modernizing operations. The legal work that supports those initiatives must do more than check the box. It should clearly allocate risk, protect intellectual property, and help your team execute with speed and certainty.
I advise businesses, startups, investors, and research institutions on technology-focused legal matters across the full lifecycle of innovation – development, procurement, commercialization, and investment.
What I Do
- Draft and negotiate technology agreements — licensing, technology transfer, joint development
- Advise on SaaS, cloud, and outsourcing contracts
- Support technology procurement — RFP support, MSAs/SOWs
- Provide IP licensing support aligned with commercialisation and investment objectives
- Conduct M&A and investment technology diligence, including AI- and data-related issues
What I advise On
End-to-end support for technology transactions and commercial agreements — structured to help you move from negotiation to execution with confidence.
Technology Transactions & Commercial Agreements
I support transactions involving the creation, acquisition, licensing, or commercialization of technology, including licensing, technology transfer, and strategic commercial arrangements.
Drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, software development contracts, technology services agreements, platform terms and conditions, API licence agreements, and vendor agreements.
Technology Procurement & Outsourcing
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology procurement agreements, master services agreements, SaaS and cloud agreements, outsourcing arrangements, and related service documentation (including statements of work and service levels, IT outsourcing contracts).
R&D, Joint Development, and Innovation Partnerships
Advising on joint development agreements, research collaboration agreements, university-industry partnerships, and government-funded R&D arrangements (including NRC-IRAP and NSERC-structured agreements).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Emerging Technology
Advising on AI-related technology law issues, including AI-enabled SaaS and vendor agreements, data and model licensing, and governance frameworks for responsible AI deployment.
Digital Commerce & Platform
Legal support for e-commerce, digital marketplace, and platform businesses.
How I Work
Practical. Direct. Deal-Ready
I work alongside business and legal teams to structure the deal, identify the real points of risk, and translate commercial priorities into clear and enforceable contract terms.
- Technology Transactions
- SaaS & Cloud
- R&D Agreements
- AI Goverance
- M&A Diligence
- Procurement
- Digital Commerce