Lexpert has released its 2025 Special Edition: Technology, recognizing four MLT Aikins lawyers – Scott Davidson, Danielle Graff, Kristél Kriel and Nathan Schissel – for their outstanding work in the
The listees in this Special Edition are top-ranked lawyers recognized in the Canadian Lexpert Directory in the areas of Computer & IT Law; Data Protection & Privacy; Intellectual Property; Litigation – Intellectual Property; Technology Transactions, and Telecommunications. In addition to lawyer profiles, this special edition release of Lexpert focuses on the latest developments, trends and legal issues within the area of technology law.
Please join us in congratulating these individuals on this well-deserved recognition.
Scott provides clients with advice on patent infringement and possible design around strategies in cases where competitors have patents of concern. He also advises clients on the acquisition and transfer of patents and other intellectual property to enhance their understanding of what rights they are receiving.
Scott leverages his understanding of intellectual property laws and processes to provide clients with valuable insight into patent portfolios. He assists with intellectual property audits to help companies better understand and manage their intellectual property rights. He also conducts reviews, and comments on a company’s intellectual property portfolio to allow potential investors to understand the full scope of the intellectual property rights they are obtaining.
Danielle leads the MLT Aikins technology, intellectual property and privacy group. Her practice focuses on technology, data and commercialization and the healthcare and agriculture and food sectors. She assists a diverse client base, from small businesses to large public and private corporations.
Danielle’s experience includes assisting clients with outsourcing arrangements and procurement of information technology services and software, advising clients on privacy law interpretation and compliance issues, providing support in the implementation of IT systems and programs, and assisting both the developers and customers of e-commerce and cloud platforms.
Kristél, who has also been named a Lexpert Lawyer to Watch, co-leads the firm’s privacy, data protection & cybersecurity area. Her experience with complicated cybersecurity, privacy, freedom of information and technology matters makes her a valued asset to clients.
Kristél provides practical and strategic advice to public and private organizations across all industries. Kristél’s practice focuses on privacy, cybersecurity and freedom of information laws; online operations and technology matters; and arts and entertainment law.
Nathan has acted as counsel in a wide variety of technology-related transactions, including business-process and technology-based outsourcing; software and systems implementation, development and integration, systems support and maintenance; reseller and distribution arrangements; fintech and payment platform development, emerging blockchain technology, internet and e-commerce; cloud services; procurement of information technology and technology transfer.
Nathan has significant experience negotiating and drafting outsourcing, system development, system acquisition/integration, software licensing, support and maintenance agreements, cloud computing agreements (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), application development agreements, payment system agreements, service bureau, reseller and distribution agreements, master services agreements, consulting services agreements, and technology transfer agreements. He also provides technology-related advice on both domestic and cross-border purchase and sale transactions and financings.
The MLT Aikins technology, IP and privacy group helps organizations identify and manage legal risk associated with technology. Whether you’re looking to better manage cyber-risk, comply with privacy legislation, protect your intellectual property, or launch a new digital transformation initiative – they are here to help. These complex and often intertwined concerns require an integrated approach and a knowledgeable legal team, and their depth of skill and experience is not easily found elsewhere in the West.
Working with the MLT Aikins technology, IP and privacy group means access to a large, skilled team of professionals with a deep understanding of the law, the technology and the business implications involved in technology-related undertakings.
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