Privacy Lawyer and CASL Lawyer Experience
Barry Sookman is one of Canada’s leading privacy lawyers with a myriad of experience dealing with privacy law and data protection issues including compliance with PIPEDA, CASL and Canada’s proposed new law, the CPPA.
Barry Sookman has a myriad of experience dealing with privacy law and data protection issues including compliance with PIPEDA, and cross-border data flows. He is also one of Canada’s leading lawyers on Canada’s anti-spam law CASL. This includes giving advice in connection with CRTC investigations and in connection with CASL’s private right of action.
Barry Sookman is also very active in issues and projects associated with artificial intelligence. He is a member of the Wellness AI Ethics Committee (a B.C. Supercluster project).
Chambers Canada and Chambers Global (2015-2023) Canada, Privacy & Data Protection (“Senior Statesman” ) “Barry Sookman of McCarthy Tétrault LLP is a major player in the e-commerce and IT space, and is widely viewed as a “thought leader” on CASL issues. One client enthused: “He provides wise counsel and has a great sense of the broader picture. He gives us great confidence in dealing with the regulators.” “Barry Sookman of McCarthy Tétrault LLP is a major player in the e-commerce and IT space, and is widely viewed as a “thought leader” on CASL issues. One client enthused: “He provides wise counsel and has a great sense of the broader picture. He gives us great confidence in dealing with the regulators.”” “Barry Sookman of McCarthy Tétrault LLP is a prolific technology lawyer who is “at the forefront of sophisticated thought about CASL.” “Barry Sookman is recognised by the market as a “very prominent technology lawyer.” He has substantial expertise assisting with CASL compliance and advising clients in connection with CRTC investigations.” “Barry Sookman has a strong reputation in the technology sector. He is especially well versed in data protection matters and compliance with regulations such as CASL.” “The “pre-eminent” Barry Sookman has expertise in privacy issues concerning the use of artificial intelligence, in addition to advising financial institutions on data breach management. ‘Eminent technology lawyer Barry Sookman is highly respected for his contributions to the privacy and cybersecurity field, particularly as it relates to intellectual property and anti-spam legislation.” “Toronto-based senior counsel Barry Sookman is highly respected for his contributions to the privacy and cybersecurity field, particularly as it relates to intellectual property and anti-spam legislation.” “He is the top Canadian IP and internet lawyer.”
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2023): Privacy (Highest ranking – Most Frequently Recommended)
The Legal 500 Canada (2019-2022) Intellectual Property (Leading individual) “key contact is litigator Barry Sookman, who focuses on IT, IP and privacy matters.”Named to Hall of Fame” in Intellectual Property (2023) “Leading Individual” in Technology. ““Barry Sookman ranks among the market’s leading regulatory specialists.”
GDR Global Data Review 2021 Leading Individual Privacy Lawyer ranking “Sookman is world-class on technology, internet and e-commerce issues”.
Best Lawyers (2008-2023) Ranked as the best Technology Lawyer of the Year, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017,2018, 2021. Ranked by Best Lawyers in Information Technology, Technology, Intellectual Property, and Privacy and Data Security Law.
Who’s Who Legal: Canada (2011-2023) Data – Information Technology – “Thought Leader”; Data Privacy & Protection Global Leader , Data Security, Information Technology. “Most Highly Regarded” Individual or Global Leader”., Data “National Leader” “Peers describe him as a “seasoned lawyer” who is in a “class of his own”. “He is “the doyen on internet work” and is a “legend”. “Barry Sookman is described by peers a ‘world class’ and ‘an inspiration for other lawyers operating in this space’.” “Barry Sookman is in “a class of his own” according to our sources. Based in Toronto, his practice encompasses information technology and intellectual property matters including outsourcing, joint ventures, and licensing”. “Barry Sookman is a “major player” in the field and one of Canada’s “pre-eminent” practitioners advising upon information technology, internet, copyright and privacy law matters. He is described as practising at the forefront of the discipline and “has a close eye on industry developments.””
Martindale-Hubbell (2019-2021) Preeminent Practitioner, Information Technology Lawyer (Leading individual) “Barry Sookman ranks among the market’s leading regulatory specialists.”
