TECHNOLOGY

Coinbase Canada counsel on turning crypto rules into an advantage
Laure Fouin explains why Canada’s registered-dealer regime gives Coinbase a clearer path than its largest market, the US
Chambers of commerce applaud federal government’s AI for All strategy
The organizations highlighted the focus being given to small- and medium-sized businesses
Federal privacy commissioner’s annual report notes 109 percent increase in PIPEDA complaints
Time limit complaints under Privacy Act rose by 121 percent in 2025–26
Most Canadian businesses are complying with privacy law: privacy commissioner survey
Businesses are implementing policies, assigning dedicated officers, and conducting training
When AI meets cyber: a wake-up call for Canadian boards
When AI meets cyber, the clock moves faster. Norton Rose Fulbright's Imran Ahmad on what's at stake

BIG DEALS

Goodmans and Kirkland advising Thoma Bravo; Fogler Rubinoff and Dentons for Kneat
Deal forms core of $1.35B financing to expand Canada's largest data centre platform
First investment by GTCR-backed Ascent positions LiveBarn for accelerated growth

2026 LEADING LAWYERS IN TECHNOLOGY

Roland Hung
Year called to bar: 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Patrick J. Hawkins
Year called to bar: 1992
Toronto, Ontario
Sara A. Levine
Year called to bar: 1998
Vancouver, British Columbia
Donald B. Johnston
Year called to bar: 1978
Toronto, Ontario
Daniel Girlando
Year called to bar: 2011
Toronto, Ontario
Nav Dhaliwal
Year called to bar: 2010
Calgary, Alberta