Biography
Theo Ling heads Baker McKenzie's Canadian Information Technology/Communications practice and is a member of the Firm's Global IP/Technology Practice Group, and Technology, Media & Telecoms and Financial Institutions Industry Groups.
Theo is ranked by several legal directories, including Chambers Canada, where he is described as "a knowledgeable technology lawyer, with a practical, 'can-do' attitude who is excellent at getting things done."
Named by the Financial Times as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Lawyers in North America, Theo founded the legal industry's first global legal innovation lab focused on multidisciplinary collaboration and serves on the Firm's Global Innovation Committee.
Practice Focus
Recognized for his creative, pragmatic, and solution-based approach, Theo helps market-leading businesses develop and implement effective global strategies to support multijurisdictional commercial activities and manage complex cross-border compliance risks.
The focus of Theo’s international commercial/regulatory practice is on data and technology-related issues, which include digital transformation and data governance projects that involve data privacy, data security, electronic payments, data monetization, records retention, media/format, electronic signatures, cross-border data transfers, digitization, fintech, and AI and machine learning considerations. Theo also advises clients on internet-related services that involve smart/connected devices, which are subject to regulation under telecommunications and broadcasting laws.
- E-mail: Theodore.Ling@bakermckenzie.com
- Lawyer Page: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/people/l/ling-theo-c
- Brookfield Place, Bay/Wellington Tower, Suite 2100
181 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Canada
- Cantonese
- English
- French
- Mandarin
- Queen’s University, LL.B., graduated 1992
- London School of Economics and Political Science, Master of Arts International Relations, graduated 1989
- University of Toronto, B.A. International Relations, graduated 1988
- Ontario, 1994
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- Canadian Technology Law Association - Member
- International Association of Privacy Professionals - Member
- International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) - Member
- Law Society of Ontario - Member
15 The Best Lawyers in Canada™ awards
7 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ awards
- Technology Law
- Ranked: Information Technology, Chambers Global Guide, 2018-2019
- Ranked: Information Technology, Chambers Canada Guide, 2016-2020
- Recommended: Information Technology, The Legal 500 Canada Guide, 2014-2019
- Named One of the Top 10 Most Innovative Lawyers in North America, The Financial Times, 2016
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