Technology
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) serves the full spectrum of technology clients, including technology creators, users and investors. Consisting of our Technology Transactions and Tech Companies & Venture Capital sub-groups, the Technology Group has advised hundreds of technology-related businesses: from startups to large multinational companies; from seed and venture capital funds to financial institutions. 

Our Technology Transactions Group advises clients on all aspects relating to the use and commercial exploitation of technology, including the licensing, distribution and creation of technology and intellectual property rights. Our Technology Companies & Venture Capital Group advises technology businesses regarding their formation and financing, including facilitating introductions to potential investors through our extensive contacts in Canada and the United States. FMC also regularly advises on "exit" transactions including M&A and IPO's.

FMC is committed to building expertise in emerging legal fields. Our in-depth experience and contacts in the technology and financing sectors allow us to view these sectors from the “inside-out” and to add value, not only in advising on legal issues, but also in providing strategic insight. This insight, together with our emphasis on providing service of the highest quality, has allowed us to earn the respect of, and to build strong and enduring relationships with, our clients.

Representative Work
Acted for Ignis Innovation Inc. in its 2011 equity financing by Asian-based investors (June 2011)
Acted as Counsel to United Way of Greater Toronto in respect of its Master Services Software and Development Agreement for a licensing and development transaction with Blackbaud Inc. signed on April 1, 2011 for the next generation fundraising and constituent relationship management solution for UWT
Acted for a developer of cutting edge software platform technology for 4G mobile and tablet devices in a strategic licensing agreement with a multinational computer technology company (March - April 2011)
Publications
Did you know?
Chambers Global 2011: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business ranks FMC's Technology Group among Canada's leading firms and Donald Luck ranks as a leading information technology lawyer.
The LEXPERT/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada 2012 ranks FMC's Technology Groups in Ottawa and Toronto among Canada's leading practice areas while The Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory 2011 ranks FMC's Technology Group in Ottawa as a leading practice area in technology transactions and computer I.T. law.
FMC has been highly recommended in the area of Venture Capital in Practical Law Company’s PLC Venture Capital multi-jurisdictional guide 2012.
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