McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A lawyer since 2011
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In Toronto's bustling tech scene, Ryan Prescott has carved out a niche as a go-to counsel for technology law, merging his expertise in corporate and commercial law with a sharp focus on the tech industry. His advisory spans a range of critical areas including intellectual property, privacy, and tech law, making him a pivotal ally for clients navigating the complexities of licensing, procurement, and outsourcing deals in the high-stakes tech sector.
Ryan's portfolio is a testament to his prowess and versatility. He's spearheaded key projects for a diverse clientele - from statutory bodies beefing up their infrastructure computing services to major health solutions providers transitioning to cloud computing, and from software giants fine-tuning product tech through strategic licensing to startups and established players in the pharmacy software domain handling pivotal commercial transactions. His knack for managing high-level negotiations has benefited public sector groups, financial institutions, and private tech companies alike, ensuring their core operations are supported by robust, cutting-edge technological solutions.
Among his recent engagements, Ryan has facilitated the procurement of essential computing services for a statutory corporation and helped a leading health solutions entity embrace cloud computing. He's also been instrumental in licensing deals for a prominent software provider and supported a consortium of public sector regulators in overhauling their national systems with advanced computing solutions.
A University of Waterloo alumnus, Ryan's foundation in Computer Science, combined with his legal acumen from Osgoode Hall Law School, positions him uniquely to bridge the gap between tech innovation and legal frameworks. His membership in the Law Society of Ontario, along with affiliations to the Ontario and Canadian Bar Associations, underscores his commitment to staying at the forefront of tech law.
For organizations at the intersection of technology and law, Ryan Prescott offers not just legal advice but strategic insights that align with their broader business objectives, ensuring their ventures not only comply with the current legal landscape but are also future-proof.