Karl Bissonnette is a lawyer in BCF's Technology and Artificial Intelligence team. His extensive knowledge of commercial law and, more specifically, of contractual and transactional issues relating to the management of technological assets and intellectual property, gives him particularly relevant expertise in assisting organizations in the creation, use, exploitation and governance of technology and artificial intelligence.

He has more than ten years of practical experience, gained directly in the field with major companies operating in the technology, entertainment, media and telecommunications sectors. As a result, he has built a results-oriented practice focused on managing technology and intellectual property portfolios, first in the arts and media sectors, then as General Counsel of a major company with local and international operations in the technology field. This career path has enabled him to gain an in-depth understanding of the operational realities of his clients and to deliver practical advice in line with their strategic needs and growth challenges.

Drawing on his corporate experience, Karl knows how to implement legal tools tailored to operations and create targeted training that empowers internal teams. He integrates legal solutions aligned with his clients' business models, promoting their organizational agility and value creation. These solutions include contractual templates tailored to business activities, internal training plans, contractual toolkits including essential clauses, as well as the implementation of internal policies and governance structures consistent with the realities of modern businesses.

His experience in rapidly changing sectors and hypergrowth companies has enabled him to develop a keen ability to explain complex legal issues in layman's terms and to propose practical, pragmatic and strategic solutions. He knows how to reduce legal risks without hampering innovation or operational agility. His leadership skills are evident in the negotiation of complex technology and intellectual property contracts, as well as in project management and support for senior executives, always with a view to generating value and respecting the risk tolerance of each organization.

In 2023, he was nominated for YBM Lawyer of the Year - Litigation Practice / Government Lawyer by the Young Bar Association of Montreal.