Paul Armitage

With two decades of expertise, Paul Armitage stands as a beacon of guidance for those navigating the complex waters of technology-related legal issues. He operates from the Vancouver branch of Gowling WLG, where his proficiency spans an impressive array of specialties. These areas include but are not limited to the intricacies of technology licensing, channel distribution, procurement strategies, collaborations within the life sciences sector, and the legal frameworks surrounding privacy, cloud computing, e-commerce, data security, and compliance with anti-spam and anti-spyware laws.

Armitage's clientele benefits from his deep understanding of various industries such as life sciences, information technology, telecommunications, financial services, and healthcare. His advisory capacity also extends to infrastructure and facility projects for both the private and public sectors. His approach to client service is built on a foundation of robust transactional legal abilities, emphasizing negotiation, drafting intricate agreements, managing projects efficiently, and devising solutions to complex problems, all through the lens of a law corporation.

His insights into technology law have not gone unnoticed by the media, with several publications featuring his analyses. Notable mentions include discussions on cybersecurity in boardrooms featured in Lexpert magazine, the implications of clickable agreements as per the National Post, the unexpected impact of Canada's anti-spam legislation on U.S. companies covered by Law360, and a balanced perspective on legal challenges in Lexpert magazine.

Armitage’s educational background is as distinguished as his professional career, beginning with a Bachelor of Arts followed by a Master of Arts from McGill University, culminating in a Law degree from the University of Victoria in 1997. Shortly after, in 1998, he was called to the Bar in British Columbia, marking the beginning of his legal journey.

His practice areas are broad, covering life sciences, technology, intellectual property law, cybersecurity and data protection, procurement, and trade secrets law, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in the legal field