Nicolas A. Joubert

Nicolas advises clients on a broad range of technology-related projects and transactions, with a focus on procuring IT services, software solutions and commercializing intellectual property. He supports businesses of all sizes and government organizations through the complexities of IT outsourcing, procurement strategies and digital transformation initiatives. Clients appreciate Nicolas’ practical-based problem solving with the goal of helping clients maximize the value of their technology investments and intellectual property assets.

Nicolas also provides legal guidance on the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. He advises on AI-related privacy compliance, contracting and risk management. He works with clients to structure AI development, procurement, deployment and contractual arrangements in connection with the foregoing, while helping them navigate complex risk mitigation considerations.

In addition to his technology practice, Nicolas brings a strong background in corporate and commercial law. He has significant experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, the purchase and sale of businesses, as well as corporate governance and compliance matters.

Prior to joining MLT Aikins, Nicolas articled at a leading business law firm in Ottawa, where he worked closely with high-tech and startup clients. He is called to the Bar in both Manitoba and Ontario, and is fluent in English and French.

• Member, Manitoba Association of AI Professionals (2024-present)
• Member, Canadian Technology Law Association (2024-present)
• Mentor, THRIVE by SVG Ventures
• Board Member, Junior Achievement Manitoba (Manitoba, 2017-present)
• Business Coach, Fast Pitch, The Winnipeg Foundation (Winnipeg, 2018; 2019)
• Executive Member, Young Lawyers Section, Canadian Bar Association (2017-2020)
• Member, Law Day Organizing Committee, Manitoba Bar Association (Manitoba, 2017-2020)
• Board of Directors, Ontario Bar Association (Ontario, 2016-2017)
• Chair, Student Section, Ontario Bar Association (Ontario, 2016-2017)
• Intern, Department of Justice Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (Ontario, 2016)
• Team Member, International Commercial Mediation Competition, International Chamber of Commerce (France, 2016)
• Intern, Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel, Senate of Canada (2014)
• Board Member, Manitoba Soccer Referees’ Association (Manitoba, 2008-2011)
• National Instructor, Canada Soccer Referee Program
• Referee (retired), Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, Canada Summer Games, Canada Soccer Elite Referee Development Program
• Member, Law Society of Manitoba
• Member, Law Society of Ontario
• Member, Canadian Bar Association
• Member, Manitoba Bar Association
• Member, Ontario Bar Association

• Referee of the Year, Manitoba Soccer Referees’ Association (Manitoba, 2019)
• Dean’s Honour List (Ottawa, 2016)
• Germain Massicotte Scholarship, Business Administration (2012)
• Great-West Life Scholarship, Business and Applied Management (2011; 2012)
• Outstanding Contribution to the Organization Award, Manitoba Soccer Referees’ Association (Manitoba, 2011)

• Presenter, “AI Summit: Beyond ChatGPT,” Bioscience Association Manitoba (Winnipeg, July 2025)
• Presenter, “Digital Resilience Seminar: AI, IT & Privacy Update” (Winnipeg, June 2025)
• Presenter, “Ag Innovation: A legal perspective on IP,” EMILI Ag Enlightened (Winnipeg, November 2024)
• Presenter, “Digital transformation, cybersecurity and its impact on commercial real estate,” Winnipeg Real Estate Forum (Winnipeg, September 2024)
• Presenter, “Mastering negotiation in the realm of technology contracts,” Canadian Technology Law Association (Winnipeg, June 2024)
• Presenter, “AI: What you need to know” and “IP x M&A – Why IP Awareness Matters for Sellers and Purchasers,” Innovation, Data & Technology Expo (Winnipeg, June 2024)
• Presenter, “IP Strategy and Why Every Business Needs One” and “Ask an Expert Panel,” Innovation, Data & Technology Expo (Winnipeg, June 2023)
• Presenter, “Cloud Software Contracting” and “Protecting Your Intellectual Property,” Innovation, Data & Technology Expo (Winnipeg, May 2022)
• Interviewee, “Non à la violence envers les arbitres,”Le 6 à 9, CBC Radio-Canada
• Interviewee, “Pourquoi les grands bureaux d’avocats boudent-ils le Manitoba?” Derrière le Barreau: 140 ans de droit au Manitoba, CBC Radio-Canada