David C.N. Ma
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
For over 20 years, companies ranging from start-ups to large national and multi-national corporations and financial institutions have considered David their trusted advisor for a broad range of technology transactions: software licensing, mobile payments, outsourcing, vehicular telematics, crypto-currency, and many others.
Clients say that David provides exceptional client service, expert legal advice and superior results. His reasoned, innovative and low-key approach helps clients through difficult negotiations. They also appreciate David’s deep experience in - and understanding of - traditional technology transactions, his skill in quickly grasping novel technologies and business models, and his application of careful, rigorous analysis to identify, prioritize and address risks and opportunities. These skills and attributes allow David to provide strategic and targeted advice to clients and help them achieve their business objectives.
David also leverages his strong background in accounting and finance to deliver practical, sensible and cost-effective advice on corporation transactions - such as financings and acquisitions - for technology companies. Peers and clients have seen fit to consistently endorse his abilities, leading to his inclusion in Lexpert® (Repeatedly Recommended) and Best Lawyers in Canada.
Overview
- English
- McGill University, LL.B., graduated 1998
- McGill University, B.C.L., graduated 1998
- University of Toronto, B.Com., graduated 1991
- York University, graduated 1988
- New York, 2000
- Ontario, 2000
- Licensing Executives Society - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers - Director (2013-2015)
- International Technology Law Association - Member
- Ontario Bar Association - Member
- Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group - Member
- Canadian IT Law Association - Past Director and Treasurer (2010-2014)
- English
- New York, 2000
- Ontario, 2000
- Licensing Executives Society - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers - Director (2013-2015)
- International Technology Law Association - Member
- Ontario Bar Association - Member
- Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group - Member
- Canadian IT Law Association - Past Director and Treasurer (2010-2014)
- McGill University, LL.B., graduated 1998
- McGill University, B.C.L., graduated 1998
- University of Toronto, B.Com., graduated 1991
- York University, graduated 1988
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

- FinTech Practice, Toronto, Canada (2024)
- FinTech Practice, Toronto, Canada (2022)
- FinTech Practice
- Information Technology Law
- Technology Law
- Recognized in the Lexpert® Special Edition on Technology
- Recognized in Lexpert® Canadian Legal Directory as a leading practitioner in Computer Law
- Recognized in Who's Who Legal Data: Information Technology
- Recognized in Who's Who Legal: Technology, Media, and Telecommunications
- Graduated with Distinction (McGill University, Faculty of Law)
- Patricia Allen Prize (contribution to student life) (McGill University, Faculty of Law)
- Stikeman, Elliott Prize (tax and finance) (McGill University, Faculty of Law)
- Graduated with Distinction (University of Toronto)
- Entrance Scholarship (Glendon College, York University)
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