Technology

Technology is the backbone of modern business, defining how companies can deliver value and compete. The Aird & Berlis Technology Group advises multinational organizations, established companies, startups and other technology-driven enterprises, helping them protect and leverage their technology to streamline operations, promote growth and stay competitive.

Our team’s expertise in technology law has been recognized by leading legal directories, including Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal), The Best Lawyers in Canada, The Legal 500 Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Lexpert’s Special Edition on Canada's leading technology lawyers. These acknowledgements reflect our commitment to excellence in advising clients across the technology sector.

We advise a broad range of clients, including e-commerce platforms, biotech firms, energy producers, healthcare organizations, government ministries, co-operatives and enterprise technology companies such as software developers, distributors and solution providers. Whether commercializing or procuring, public or private, not-for-profit or large-scale, clients benefit from our tailored legal solutions designed to meet their special business objectives.

Our team stays ahead of emerging technologies, advising clients on the implications of artificial intelligence, blockchain and smart contracts, cryptocurrency, big data and analytics, connected vehicles and devices, and the Internet of Things. We also guide clients through fintech, cloud services and cybersecurity, helping them adopt technologies while managing risk and compliance. From launching platforms to entering new markets, we deliver forward-looking advice and collaborate across practice areas, including intellectual property, privacy and data security, corporate and commercial law, employment, tax and litigation, to provide integrated legal solutions.

The Aird & Berlis Technology Group pairs legal precision with industry insight to help clients navigate, innovate and excel in an ever-changing digital landscape. We provide strategic guidance at every stage of the technology journey, dedicated to turning every nuanced legal challenge into an opportunity for growth.