Andrew S. Nunes
Partner – Fasken
Description of field of expertise
Andrew is a recognized expert in Technology Law. His corporate and commercial practice is focused on mergers & acquisitions, complex outsourcings, joint ventures and other business transactions, with a particular emphasis on the technology sector and technology-related matters. From blue-chip corporations to leading-edge technology companies, Andrew assists a broad range of Canadian and U.S.-based organizations with traditional and online transaction, governance, and compliance issues. He has assisted a number of U.S. and other foreign organizations with establishing and expanding operations in Canada.
In addition to buying and selling technology companies, Andrew regularly advises clients in connection with the development and commercialization of technology products and services, including technology acquisition, implementation, outsourcing, licensing, distribution, maintenance, support, and hosting. Andrew also assists clients with navigating the legal landscape relating to the Internet, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, data protection, cybersecurity, open-source software, and anti-spam regulation.
Andrew is the lead technology counsel for technology users in a broad range of industries, including in the financial, health, education, manufacturing, fintech, chemicals mining, government, electronics, software, security, media, automotive, and food and beverage industries. He is also Canadian counsel to some of the world’s leading technology providers.
Andrew’s expertise is recognized by Chambers Global, Chambers Canada, Lexpert, and Best Lawyers, along with other rankings. In 2013 he was named to the list of Lexpert Rising Stars, recognizing the leading lawyers in Canada under 40. He is a regular speaker on technology-related topics and a long-standing faculty member for the Osgoode Hall Law School course in negotiating and drafting IT agreements.
What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?
Maintain an insatiable curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies and critically examine how they impact people and business. Master the technical aspects of the job, but work to become the strategic advisor that people call on in the best of times and the worst of times, not just as an expert in your field, but as someone who can bring a practical perspective and provide advice in context. Be sure to pay attention to detail, but don’t miss the forest for the trees.
Final thoughts…
It has been a pleasure serving on the Executive Committee of the NBA Commercial Law Section, currently as Chair. Special thanks to all those who participated in our 34th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference in February – our first virtual conference. Continue to inspire and to be inspired. I look forward to continuing the work with you and others on enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.