Our approach
An Approach Aligned with the Realities of the Technology Sector
An Approach Aligned with the Realities of the Technology Sector
Whether a start-up is launching its first product or an established company is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations, technology companies must navigate increasingly complex issues involving data, intellectual property, commercial agreements and regulatory requirements.
Our team advises companies of all sizes across the information technology and artificial intelligence sectors, from early-stage growth through strategic transactions. Several of our lawyers have worked as in-house legal counsel for technology companies, bringing a first-hand understanding of the operational and business realities their clients face.
What Sets Us Apart
Legal Support Tailored to Artificial Intelligence Companies
Legal Support Tailored to Artificial Intelligence Companies
Our artificial intelligence lawyers in Montréal advise organizations across Quebec, throughout Canada and internationally on the development, acquisition, commercialization and deployment of AI solutions, while navigating the legal and regulatory requirements governing their use.
Our team advises clients on technology agreements, software licensing, strategic partnerships, intellectual property, AI governance and regulatory compliance, as well as the commercialization and value creation of innovative technologies.
We advise companies of all sizes, from established businesses to high-growth organizations, on structuring their contracts, intellectual property, governance, incentive programs, investor relationships and internal tools. Our advice is tailored to each organization’s stage of growth, risk profile and operational needs, including those of emerging companies scaling rapidly.
We advise companies that develop, commercialize or integrate artificial intelligence into their operations. Led by our Technology and Artificial Intelligence co-leaders, Paul Gagnon and Misha Benjamin, our team advises businesses on AI governance, data licensing for AI systems and compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks. We also advise on the protection, commercialization and use of technology and information assets.
Our team works at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence and regulatory frameworks.
We advise software developers, SaaS providers and cloud platforms on licensing, development agreements, terms of use, distribution agreements, commercial templates, open-source strategies and intellectual property portfolios.
We advise video game studios and interactive entertainment companies on commercial agreements, third-party intellectual property licensing, development agreements, partnerships, internal policies, content-related matters and international operations.
Our multidisciplinary team advises and represents a broad range of private- and public-sector clients in the telecommunications industry.
In addition to our capabilities in mergers and acquisitions, we advise telecommunications companies, government and regulatory bodies, and financial institutions on financing, tax, regulatory matters, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and labour and employment. Telecommunications service providers and their clients rely on our knowledge and experience for strategic legal advice that helps structure transactions and negotiate favourable commercial agreements.
We also help clients identify and mitigate potential disputes and act swiftly to resolve them when they arise.
We have negotiated the first sub-distribution agreements for a Quebec-based streaming platform, adapted the contractual models of a major cable provider for multiplatform distribution, and negotiated significant audiovisual content licensing agreements with leading U.S. studios.
Our team also advises clients on errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, partnership agreements and sponsorship agreements in the sports and entertainment sectors.
We advise owners, operators, investors, suppliers and users of digital infrastructure on strategic projects involving data centres, computing infrastructure, cloud services, connectivity, hosting and digital transformation.
Our team advises on acquisitions, financing, partnerships and technology procurement agreements, as well as the development and expansion of critical infrastructure.
We advise online retailers and digital platform operators on their digital transformation initiatives, including commercial agreements, terms of use, data protection, regulatory compliance and digital risk management.
Why choose BCF
Our lawyers have worked in-house at technology companies, investment funds and high-growth organizations. This experience gives them a practical understanding of the operational challenges business leaders face every day, whether related to product development and deployment, commercialization, financing, supply chain management, compliance or business growth.
Our team regularly advises innovative companies, investors and leading organizations on strategic technology transactions. We have negotiated agreements for a global artificial intelligence company whose solutions are used by numerous Fortune 500 companies, represented clients in the acquisition of strategic technology assets, and advised organizations on complex agreements with leading global providers of technology, cloud services, data and artificial intelligence, as well as with world-class companies operating across a range of industries, including manufacturing.
Our lawyers regularly draft, negotiate and implement SaaS agreements, software licences, data processing and data-sharing agreements, and other technology agreements that are essential to growth, innovation and digital transformation. Our advice evolves with each stage of our clients’ development, from validating a business model to deploying complex technology initiatives at scale.
Advice on software, technology licensing, information assets and intellectual property. Where appropriate, we work closely with our patent and trademark team to help companies protect and maximize the value of their technological innovations.
Negotiation of SaaS agreements and software development agreements, including distribution agreements and software licences.
Advice on data licensing agreements for the training or operation of artificial intelligence systems, including the sale of data to Big Tech companies. Our team assists businesses in negotiating data use, ownership and redistribution rights, managing data quality and traceability obligations, and complying with applicable privacy and copyright requirements.
Advice on privacy and data protection compliance, cyberattack response and cybersecurity risk management.
Advice on acquisitions, investments, due diligence and financing involving technology companies, software, digital platforms and strategic technology assets.
We advise owners, operators, investors and users of data centres, computing infrastructure and cloud services on technology agreements, expansion projects, acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
We advise telecommunications service providers and other participants in the digital ecosystem on regulatory requirements, connectivity and commercial agreements.
Intellectual Property - BCF
Legal 500 (Canada)
2026
Artificial Intelligence
Legal 500 (Canada) - BCF
2026
The World’s Leading IP Strategists - Paul Gagnon
IAM Strategy 300
2020 - 2026
Notable practitioner - Paul Gagnon
IP Stars
2024, 2026
Information Technology Law - Paul Gagnon and Misha Benjamin
Best Lawyers in Canada
2026-2027
Technology Law - Paul Gagnon and Misha Benjamin
Best Lawyers in Canada
2026-2027
Transactional and Advisory - Paul Gagnon et Misha Benjamin
Lexology Index : Artificial Intelligence
2025
Advising a global artificial intelligence company on strategic commercial agreements, contractual frameworks, and the large-scale commercialization of technology solutions.
Advising a North American manufacturing company on the acquisition, commercialization, and strategic development of technology assets, including the negotiation of co-development and licensing agreements involving advanced technologies.
Drafting and negotiation of the first sub-distribution agreements for a Quebec streaming and television content platform, as well as the adaptation of a major cable provider’s contractual models to evolving multiplatform distribution.
Negotiation, drafting and review of strategic technology agreements with leading global providers of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data, legal research and enterprise software solutions.
Technology and artificial intelligence law encompasses the legal issues related to the development, commercialization and use of technologies and artificial intelligence systems. It includes information technology, intellectual property, data protection and privacy, as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
The use of artificial intelligence in business raises a range of legal issues, including governance, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, cybersecurity and liability. Businesses must also consider applicable regulatory requirements when developing, integrating or using AI systems.
Software intellectual property can be protected through various mechanisms, including copyright, trade secrets and, in some cases, patents. Well-drafted contracts and software licence agreements can also help govern its use and commercialization, particularly in SaaS models.
A SaaS agreement governs access to software provided as a service. It typically addresses service levels, terms of use, data protection and security, intellectual property, the parties’ respective liabilities, as well as renewal and termination terms.
Data value creation involves unlocking the strategic and commercial potential of data, including to improve products and services, develop new solutions, train artificial intelligence systems or generate new revenue streams. A data strategy should also take into account data usage rights, contractual obligations and applicable privacy requirements.
