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Andrew Alleyne Toronto Lawyer

Andrew C. Alleyne *

Partner Fasken
It is crucial to understand that the challenges of outsourcing extend well beyond I.T.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2003
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Andrew Alleyne’s practice is focused primarily on corporate and commercial transactions, particularly technology and M&A matters.

Serving on the Steering Committee of the firm’s Technology practice group, Andrew is highly experienced in Technology related contracting. He advises a broad array of clients (from blue-chip to emerging technologies) on the challenges and complexities of commercializing, acquiring and implementing technology solutions. Andrew works on complex outsourcings (including bancassurance), cloud and SaaS arrangements, software licensing and all Technology aspects of M&A transactions, including transition services arrangements. His experience also extends to a wide variety of Internet and e-commerce matters, and to the legal and regulatory aspects of online gambling in Canada.

Advising Fortune 100 companies, leading-edge software, e-commerce, cloud, media and other technology companies, as well as a variety of financial institutions, mining, health care, transportation and communications companies, Andrew is a trusted counsellor regarding business critical legal matters.

In his practice, Andrew can also draw on his substantial in-house experience. He was seconded as a director in the law department of CTVglobemedia (now Bell Media), one of Canada's largest media companies; and with the procurement department of TELUS, one of Canada’s largest communications companies.

Andrew is recognized as a leading Information Technology lawyer by Best Lawyers in Canada, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Who's Who Legal (Canada).

Outside of his practice, Andrew is an active member of the legal community, currently serving as President-elect and Director of the Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH Law, formerly IT.Can), Vice-Chair, Non-US Cyber Regulatory Subcommittee of the Cyberspace Law Committee (Business Law section of the American Bar Association) and Co-Chair of the Legal and Compliance Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals. Andrew is also a past Chair of the Toronto Computer Lawyers Group. Andrew is an advocate for the black community, both legal, having been for many years a director and past President of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL), and otherwise, including as a Vice Chair of the Toronto based charity, For Youth Initiative and as an executive member of the Black Professionals in Technology Network.

Achievements

Client Work

  • Varian and Nova Scotia Health form C$175 million multi-disciplinary oncology partnership, [Deal - Varian Medical Systems, Inc.], Global health technology company completes commercial deal to sell hardware, software, digital solutions, and services(including SaaS).
  • Cars.com Inc. acquired D2C Media Inc. for C$140 million, [Deal - Cars.com Inc.], Acquisition of D2C Media by Cars.com Inc.
  • Insurance brokerage sells warranty business, [Deal - Confidential], Subsidiary of international insurance brokerage divests its warranty business through sale of assets.
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Canada completes sale of its Saskatchewan audit, accounting and tax practice to BDO Canada LLP, [Deal - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP], Leading provider of industry-focused assurance, advisory and tax services completes sale of regional audit, accounting and tax practice to accounting and advisory firm
  • De Beers engages Golder as prime contractor to carry out the final closure of De Beers Victor Mine site, [Deal - De Beers Canada Inc.]
  • Arsenal and Seal for Life announce acquisition of Canusa, [Deal - Arsenal Capital Partners and Seal For Life Industries], Leading private equity firm specializing in investments in specialty industrials and healthcare companies acquires global leading manufacturer of pipeline coatings.
  • Air Canada, Aeroplan, Chase and Mastercard announce partnership to launch a credit card in the United States, [Deal - Aeroplan Inc.], Air Canada, Aeroplan, Chase and Mastercard partner to launch credit card in the U.S.
  • Issuance of a $20 million convertible debenture to The Co-operators Financial Services Limited by Smart Employee Benefits Inc., [Deal - Co-operators Financial Services Limited], $20 million strategic financing completed.
  • Foresters acquires Canada Protection Plan, [Deal - The Independent Order of Foresters]

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Toronto
  • BBA Schulich School of Business at York University

Community involvement

  • President and Director Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) 2003 to 2014
  • Mentor University of Toronto Alumni Association, Student Mentor Program
  • Past Vice Chair For Youth Initiative
  • Fundraising Committee Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)
  • Past Chair Toronto Computer Lawyers’ Group (TCLG)

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member Ontario Bar Association
  • President-Elect Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH)
  • Vice Chair, Non-US Cyber Regulations Subcommittee of the Cyberspace Law Committee American Bar Association, Business Law Section
  • Member Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)
  • Member Toronto Computer Lawyers’ Group (TCLG)
  • Member National Bar Association
  • Member Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals
  • Member LexNoir
  • Member American Bar Association, Business Law Section (Cyberspace Law, Technology Law, International Business Law, Middle Market & Small Business, and Diversity and Inclusion Committees)
  • Member Canadian Bar Association
  • Director, Cyberspace Committee and Diversity & Inclusion Committee American Bar Association, Business Law Section
  • Co-Chair International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, Legal and Compliance Chapter
  • Advisory Board Member Black Professionals in Tech Network
  • Member Ontario Bar Association, Foundation Chief Justice of Ontario Fellowship Committee
  • Member Fasken, Student Development Committee
  • Member Fasken, Information Security Governance Committee

Knowledge

  • A Series: Managing Legal Risk Associated with IT Outages through Contracting Best Practices, CrowdStrike's Falcon Content Outage, 8/1/2024
  • Fasken Information Technology Practice Group Ontario Symposium – In Review, 7/18/2023
  • Online Gambling is Almost Here in Ontario and the Province is Asking for Feedback, 3/30/2021

Events

News

Publications

  • Force Majeure and COVID-19, 4/17/2020
  • Critical Cybersecurity Compliance Issues for Canadian and U.S. Companies Operating across the Border, 6/28/2019
  • Casinos, Cards and Counter-Strike: A Brief Overview of Skin Gambling in Canada and Abroad, 11/1/2018

Speaking Engagements

  • 2024 Ontario Colleges Procurement Management Association Fall Conference, 11/11/2024
  • AI and the Law: Navigating Frontiers in Commerce and Compliance, 11/6/2024
  • AI and the Law: Frontiers in Commerce and Compliance, 11/6/2024
Speaker 2024 Ontario Colleges Procurement Management Association Fall Conference Ontario Colleges Procurement Management Association (OCPMA)
Speaker AI and the Law: Navigating Frontiers in Commerce and Compliance 2024 BFUTR Tech Summit
Speaker AI and the Law: Frontiers in Commerce and Compliance 2024 BFUTR Global Tech Summit location location Toronto, ON

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