Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns is a legal powerhouse, specializing in energy, utility, and infrastructure technology, procurement, and outsourcing. His expertise extends to intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate matters related to technology. As the Co-Head of the ITB Practice Group, Stephen leads with unmatched proficiency.

His portfolio boasts extensive experience in IT procurement, orchestrating large-scale, multi-vendor outsourcing transactions for major energy companies, utilities, and clients in healthcare and finance. Stephen excels in negotiating contracts, including those for development, customization, and cloud services.

In the realm of technology, Stephen's prowess shines in facilitating the engineering, construction, and operation of energy and infrastructure facilities. He navigates complexities in LNG, oil sands, pipelines, power generation, transmission, and water treatment with finesse.

Stephen's expertise spans information law, advising on data governance, cyber-security, privacy, and access to government information. He is a registered trademark agent and offers counsel on intellectual property licensing and protection.

Renowned for his exceptional legal acumen, Stephen garners praise in prestigious publications like Chambers Canada, Legal 500 Canada, and IAM Patent 1000. His clients laud him for his pragmatism and problem-solving skills.

A sought-after speaker and author, Stephen shares his insights on technology, outsourcing, social media, and intellectual property management. He holds degrees from esteemed institutions like Ivey at The University of Western Ontario and Haskayne at the University of Calgary, reflecting his commitment to excellence.