About Theo Ling

Theo Ling heads Baker McKenzie’s Canadian information technology/communications practice and is a member of the firm’s global IP/technology practice group, and technology, media and telecoms and financial institutions industry groups. Theo helps market-leading businesses develop and implement effective global strategies to support multijurisdictional commercial activities and manage complex cross-border compliance risks. The focus of Theo’s international commercial/regulatory practice is on data and technology-related issues, which include digital transformation and data governance projects that involve data privacy, data security, electronic payments, data monetisation, records retention, media/format, electronic signatures, cross-border data transfers, digitisation, fintech, and AI and machine learning considerations. Theo also advises clients on internet-related services that involve smart/connected devices, which are subject to regulation under telecommunications and broadcasting laws.