Technology
We develop cutting-edge solutions that address the fast-paced evolution of the Technology industry. From start-ups to late-stage companies, we help technology companies, the users of their products and services and investors, navigate needs across the full business lifecycle.
Clients choose Goodmans when they want to accelerate the exploration of commercial opportunities through highly-vetted introductions of key leaders among our diverse technology client base. We have successfully led the procurement, negotiation, implementation, renegotiation and dispute resolution processes in many of Canada’s most complex information technology procurement and outsourcing transactions.
Our commitment to the technology industry is unwavering. Our lawyers are passionate and active in all aspects of the technology sector – they advise on complex, high-profile transactions, provide thought leadership at Canada’s law schools, act as “counsel-in-residence” for world-renowned tech incubators, hold key roles with leading industry associations, and pioneer new methods for procuring 21st-century technologies. Our lawyers developed many of the contractual relationship formats that now exist in the information technology sector.
We are routinely engaged by clients on matters involving technology acquisitions, investments and financing, outsourcing and cloud computing, intellectual property protection and management (including copyright/licensing), regulatory issues, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, social media issues, privacy and data security, competition and foreign investment, private equity and venture capital and risk management.
Goodmans is a proud partner of the DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), a business incubator recently selected by UBI as the top-ranked university incubator in the world, and of IDEABoost, an initiative of the Canadian Film Centre’s Media Lab, building the next generation of technology-based media entertainment products, services and brands. Through these partnerships, Goodmans provides legal advice, mentorship and networking opportunities to assist start-ups in maximizing their potential.
Members of our Technology Group are consistently recognized as leading technology lawyers in several industry publications.
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Meet our teamFeatured Work
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Mergers and Acquisitions
FINSIGHT Group Inc. announces intent to vote against Q4 Inc’s proposed plan to be acquired by Sumeru Equity Partners
Goodmans is acting for FINSIGHT Group Inc in connection with issuing a letter to the board of directors of Q4 Inc, announcing that it intends to vote AGAINST the Q4 Inc’s proposed plan of arrangement… -
Capital Markets
Dye & Durham’s defence of requisition from Engine Capital
Goodmans is acting for the board of Dye & Durham in connection with a defence of requisition from Engine Capital. The company announced on March 15, 2024 that it had received a letter… -
Capital Markets
Board of WonderFi Technologies Inc.’s proxy defense from KAOS Capital and Mogo
Goodmans is acting for the special committee of the board of WonderFi Technologies Inc in connection with its defense of a proxy contest launched by KAOS Capital and MOGO. KAOS Capital is a… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex to acquire Searchlight Pharma
Goodmans LLP is acting for Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Searchlight Pharma Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
FASHIONPHILE acquires Two Authenticators Business
Goodmans LLP acted for FASHIONPHILE, LLC in connection with its purchase of the assets of Two Authenticators Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Bulloch Technologies, Inc. acquired by Dover
Goodmans acted for Bulloch Technologies, Inc. in connection with its acquisition by Dover. Specializing in point-of-sale forecourt controller and electronic payment server solutions for the…
Insights
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Technology
TikTok: Has Time Run Out?
Further to our previous post.President Biden has now signed off on the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which effectively criminalizes the distribution… -
Technology
Eleven Canadian Companies Receive Funding for Quantum Technologies
Last month, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announced that eleven Canadian companies were selected to receive funding for the development of quantum technologies. The funding follows a… -
Technology
Vancouver-Based Hootsuite Inc. Acquires Talkwalker
On April 8, Hootsuite Inc., a Vancouver-based social media management company, announced that it is acquiring Talkwalker, a Luxembourg-based consumer intelligence company. The deal is expected to… -
Technology
Canada Looking to Maintain “Competitive Edge” in AI with $2.4 Billion Commitment
The Federal government is setting aside $2.4 billion in its upcoming budget to build capacity in artificial intelligence. In this announcement, Justin Trudeau stated the $2.4 billion package will… -
Financial Services Regulatory
Canadian Securities Administrators Extend Compliance Deadline in Interim Approach to Value-Referenced Crypto Assets
On April 17, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) provided an update to their interim approach in respect of “Value-Referenced Crypto Assets” (VRCAs), as set out in the CSA’s guidance in… -
Financial Services Regulatory
Obligations and Opportunity - Budget 2024’s Impact on the Blockchain Industry
As crypto-assets become subject to further regulation both domestically and globally, industry players find themselves presented not only with new obligations but also with new opportunities. Canada’s…
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Band 3, Information Technology 2024
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Chambers Global Band 3, Information Technology 2024
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The Legal 500 Canada Tier 2, Technology 2024
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Consistently Recommended, Technology Transactions 2024
News & Events
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Technology
Peter Ruby at OBA's ADR Strategies for Technology Disputes: Crafting Efficient Resolutions
Join Peter Ruby on May 23rd at 12:00 pm for the ADR Strategies for Technology Disputes: Crafting Efficient Resolutions, webinar at The Canadian Bar Association. Elevate your conflict… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024 Continues to Recognize Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP has once again been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.91 Goodmans lawyers have been recognized as top-tier in their… -
Banking and Financial Services
Chambers and Partners Continues to Honour Goodmans with Global Recognition
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Global 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from…