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Karam Bayrakal, Partner | Corporate/Commercial

Karam Bayrakal *

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Some of the most exciting and profitable technology companies in Canada today were start-ups. These businesses are foundational to a strong economy.
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2000
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Karam Bayrakal is a business lawyer in Vancouver, and a past co-leader of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications group, who focuses on the areas of information technology, online services, interactive media, emerging technology and intellectual property. He is involved in the related issues around cyber security, privacy and confidentiality. Global and regional technology clients want Karam for his advice on the strategic, legal and commercial aspects of acquiring, developing and transferring technology.

Practical and innovative legal guidance

Karam's clients range from emerging companies to large international organizations. His deal experience with private and public sector clients extend across the United States, Asia, South America and Europe.

Extensive experience in large-scale, complex technology initiatives

Karam provides practical straightforward advice to clients on large-scale, complex technology projects. He works with clients throughout the selection and negotiation process, including strategy development, term sheet and contract negotiations, and structuring ongoing contract management and relationship governance.

Karam advises public bodies with respect to their information security needs related to technology systems and implementations, and has worked with emerging technology clients implementing advanced computing technologies, such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing, including into national health care initiatives. 

Top advisor to the interactive media industry

Karam helps interactive media companies, in particular video game developers and publishers, through common and uncommon industry and legal issues. He advises video game clients on development and publishing deals, including advice on related corporate, tax, and intellectual property clearance issues. He has credits in multiple games, including Dead Rising 3 (a launch title for Xbox One), as well as top grossing App Store games.

Achievements

Client Work

  • SandboxAQ Acquires Good Chemistry, Melding AI and Quantum Tech for Drug Discovery, [Deal - Good Chemistry Inc.], Acquisition in the AI simulation industry
  • Vonigo Software Ltd. sells its business, [Deal - Vonigo Software Ltd], Vonigo Software Ltd. sells its business, allowing customers to get access to better payment tools.
  • Apply Digital receives growth investment from Interlock Equity, [Deal - Apply Digital], Apply Digital receives growth investment from Interlock Equity.
  • Motion Metrics International Corp sold for C$150 million, [Deal - Motion Metrics International Corp.], Scottish engineering firm acquires Canadian mining technology firm, a leading developer of innovative AI and 3D rugged machine vision technology used in mines worldwide.
  • Teradici Corporation in its acquisition by HP Inc., [Deal - Teradici Corporation], Acquisition helps enhance HP’s remote services and solutions tailored for hybrid work.
  • Trulioo closes US$394 million Series D financing, [Deal - Trulioo Information Services Inc.], Trulioo achieves unicorn status after US$394M Series D financing led by TCV at US$1.75B valuation.
  • Metalhead Software on its acquisition by Electronic Arts, [Deal - Metalhead Software Inc.]
  • Galvanize acquired by Diligent for US$1 billion, [Deal - ACL Services Ltd.], Vancouver risk and compliance software provider Galvanize has been sold for US$1 billion to private equity-backed Diligent Corp. Galvanize is a global leader in providing artificial intelligence-powered anti-fraud and risk-management software to corporations. It has 6,000 customers in 130 countries, including more than half of the companies in the Fortune 100 and S&P 500.
  • Vancouver-based fitness tech startup Trainerize acquired by ABC Financial, [Deal - Trainerize], Vancouver-based fitness tech startup Trainerize has been acquired by ABC Financial, a United States-based software provider for the fitness industry.

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Ottawa
  • BA (Honours) University of Western Ontario

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Director, DigiBC - the Interactive & Digital Media Industry Association of BC
  • Member and former Director, BC Tech Association
  • Former Chair, Interactive Media Section, Canadian Association of Information Technology Law (IT.CAN)
  • Canadian Bar Association
     

Knowledge

Events

News

Publications

  • Balancing Act: Genetics and Privacy, 4/1/2002
Article Balancing Act: Genetics and Privacy

Speaking Engagements

  • Game Development and Contract Issues, 10/1/2017
  • Open Source Software: Background, Contracts & Considerations, 10/26/2016
  • Internet of Things, 10/29/2015
Speaker Game Development and Contract Issues Video Game Bar Association, Summit North location location Vancouver, BC Video Game Bar Association, Summit North
Speaker Open Source Software: Background, Contracts & Considerations Fasken Martineau Symposium 2016 location location Vancouver, BC
Speaker Internet of Things Fasken Martineau Symposium 2015 location location Vancouver, BC

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