Best Lawyers in Canada for Privacy and Data Security Law

Sara advises clients on all aspects of privacy and data protection, access to information, health research, the law related to pharmacy and other regulated health professions, and risk management. Her privacy practice includes advising on the privacy implications of service agreements, data sharing arrangements, consent requirements, employee privacy and surveillance. Sara has many years of experience conducting privacy assessments, developing and implementing policies, compliance programs an...

Marcel Naud is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Marcel, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marcel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter Brown is a Vancouver-based business and regulatory law solicitor with Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP, serving clients throughout British Columbia. His practice focuses on Corporate Law and Privacy and Data Security Law, with an emphasis on practical, business-oriented advice for commercial clients and financial institutions. Peter regularly supports clients with transactional matters and day-to-day operations and often serves as external general corporate counsel, assisting organizations...

Janet Grove is the Canadian head of our life sciences and healthcare sector. Building on her experience and knowledge from years spent in corporate development and legal roles within industry, Janet helps clients in the technology and health sciences sectors – IT, health sciences, telecommunications and clean-tech. She is sought out for her expertise and business approach to structuring and negotiating both merger and acquisition transactions and complex commercial relationships to deve...

Rob is the National Leader of the Firm's Arbitration Group. He is also an elected member of the Firm’s Partnership Board (2013-2020, and 2022-present) and Chair of the International Committee. Rob is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading counsel in commercial litigation, international and domestic commercial arbitration, and intellectual property litigation, among other areas. As litigation counsel, Rob has litigated complex cases throughout Canada and at all levels of ...

Mary Jane Dykeman is a managing partner at INQ Law. In addition to data law, she is a long-standing health lawyer. Her data practice focuses on privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), cyber preparedness and response, and data governance. She regularly advises on use and disclosure of identifiable and de-identified data. Mary Jane applies a strategic, risk and innovation lens to data and emerging technologies. She helps clients identify the data they hold, understand how to use it within the la...

Lisa Danay Wallace is a partner in the information technology and intellectual property law practice group at WeirFoulds LLP. She acts for clients when procuring and selling software and technology related services. She works with companies from all industries in order to assist them with their contracting, privacy and other compliance needs. Early in her career, Lisa had hands-on in-house experience with a rapid-growth start-up and a payment network. As the foundation for her career, this ha...

Julie Uzan-Naulin is a partner in our Montréal office and a member of the firm’s Privacy and Cybersecurity group. She holds a Doctorate in Law and is a member of the Bar in both Paris and Montréal. Julie has gained extensive experience in the GDPR and privacy law in Canada, including issues related to the use of artificial intelligence. She advises organizations of all sizes on these issues and leverages her in-depth understanding of the legal challenges that clients face ...

Glenn now practices in the areas of administrative law and civil litigation, focusing on corporate, commercial and contract litigation (including corporate and securities disputes, oil and gas litigation, contract disputes, commercial landlord and tenant disputes, land disputes, employment litigation and debt collection), wills and estates litigation, Securities Act and Alberta Securities Commission proceedings, Judicial Review hearings, real estate litigation, serious personal injury, profes...

Carole is managing partner at INQ Law, focusing her practice on privacy, cyber readiness, data governance and artificial intelligence (AI) risk management. She regularly counsels clients on a wide range of matters related to privacy, cyber readiness and breach response, data governance, ethical AI and responsible innovation. Prior to founding INQ Law, Carole was co-lead of the national Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Management group at McCarthy Tétrault. She has represented clients be...

Nadia Jandali Chao is a trusted and strategic adviser on matters relating to privacy compliance, commercial agreements, risk management, and corporate governance. She brings a unique and well-rounded perspective having spent years in a top-tier civil litigation practice before transitioning to in-house corporate law and business management roles, in both the private and public sector. Nadia advises clients on a variety of corporate and privacy matters, including privacy program management (e....

As a partner at JSS Barristers, Kajal’s practice primarily involves large and complex file management, organization, and analysis. Kajal has experience advocating claims on behalf of individuals, corporations, and groups of litigants. In her practice she works closely with her clients including individuals, in-house counsel and business groups. Kajal practices in most areas of civil litigation with a focus on oil and gas litigation, securities litigation, construction disputes, includin...

Mouna Hanna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation and Privacy and Data Security Law. Mouna, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mouna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David is a partner of INQ Law and concentrates his practice on privacy, data protection, access to information and data governance. With more than 30 years of experience, David was a senior information and privacy regulator and has deep expertise in the application and enforcement of privacy and access laws. Over his career, David has held the roles of assistant commissioner, director of legal services, and manager of adjudication with Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner. He ...

Daniel Fabiano is a corporate/commercial lawyer with over two decades of experience advising businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Daniel brings particular insight to clients working in the public and healthcare sectors, helping them navigate the complex legal and policy frameworks unique to those sectors. Regarded for his pragmatic and innovative approach, Daniel distills complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice that aligns with his client’s goals and...

Domenic Presta is a technology lawyer based in Toronto. He has over 20 years of experience both in-house as well as in private practice advising clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters. Domenic has extensive experience advising on, structuring, negotiating, and drafting commercial transactions involving information technology, intellectual property, privacy, and regulatory aspects. Domenic assists clients in data security, especially concerning complex IT s...