Ted Liu

Ted has a broad technology-related practice and possesses both technology-commercial and technology-M&A expertise. Ted advises clients across a broad range of industries (e.g. investment companies, financial institutions, insurance companies, energy companies, medical device manufacturing companies, security software development companies, and securities dealers), bringing a depth of perspective that others cannot provide.  

Ted advises large financial institutions, insurance companies, and energy companies, as well as mid-size technology companies, on complex outsourcing and strategic corporate and commercial matters, including advising such clients on infrastructure, application development, rewards program, data processing, and payment processing related services and transactions. Ted’s practice also focuses on advising emerging companies on corporate and commercial matters, including acting for such clients on M&A and financing transactions. Ted also routinely advises clients on privacy, intellectual property, and data access and management related issues, as well as contract structures for innovative arrangements.


Representative Work

Outsourcing, Procurement & Commercial Technology

  • A large energy company in the procurement of data centre services.
  • An emerging technology company in the negotiation of a product research and development agreement.
  • Major Canadian banks in the procurement of call centre services.
  • Major Canadian banks in the procurement of telecommunications and network services and related technology.
  • A utilities company in the procurement of SAP integration services.
  • A major Canadian bank in the licensing and enhancement of a hosted risk management solution.
  • A major Canadian bank in the outsourcing of its print and insertion business.
  • A major Canadian bank in the outsourcing of its back office document management process.
  • A major utilities company in the implementation of its customer information system.
  • A new Canadian retail bank in the development, license and support of the various components of its retail banking platform.
  • A leading food retailer in its multi-vendor procurement of information technology services.
  • A food services company in the implementation of a payment processing system and store value card program.

Mergers and Acquisitions & Privacy Equity and Venture Capital Financing Transactions

In addition, recent M&A transactions and private equity and venture capital financing transactions in which Ted has been involved include:

  • Acting for a technology company in its $50 million equity financing transaction.
  • Acting for a private Canadian technology company that was sold to a California based public company.
  • Acting for a technology company in its $20 million equity and debt financing transaction.
  • Acting for a private Canadian technology company that was sold to a multi-national public tech company.
  • Acting for a private Canadian technology company that acquired real estate software and other assets of another private Canadian technology company.
  • Acting for a private Canadian technology company that acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of a private U.S. company, as well as certain software assets of a public U.S. company.

Latest Insights

  • Osler Update Oct 20, 2022

    When games become gambles – criminal law implications of ‘pay to earn’ NFT games

    The possible criminal implications of ‘pay to earn’ NFT games are explored by Osler lawyers in an Update.

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    When games become gambles – criminal law implications of ‘pay to earn’ NFT games
  • Osler Update Dec 13, 2021

    Upping the ante: Ontario’s iGaming model will be industry game changer

    The developments that occurred this past year in the regulation of gaming activities in Canada can only be described as “game-changing.”

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    Upping the ante: Ontario’s iGaming model will be industry game changer
  • Osler Update Sep 10, 2021

    Getting ready for the opening of iGaming in Ontario

    Gaming operators and gaming-related suppliers participating in the igaming scheme in Ontario will need to comply with the Registrar’s Standards for...

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  • Osler Update Jun 29, 2020

    AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2020: Canada – Global Legal Insights

    As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, we’re seeing more and more examples of its practical application and use in everyday life –...

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Awards and Recognition

  • Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Information Technology; Gaming & Licensing
    • “[Ted is] a man of many hats, with a lot of commercial acumen.”
  • The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Computer & IT Law
  • Legal 500: Recognized as a Leading Individual in Technology
  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Recognized in Information Technology Law

Media Mentions

  • Osler News Jun 29, 2023

    29 Osler lawyers recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health 2023

    Congratulations to 29 of our lawyers for their inclusion in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health 2023.

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  • Osler News Jun 15, 2022

    28 Osler lawyers recognized by Lexpert as leaders in Technology and Health Sciences

    The Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences 2022 recognizes 28 Osler lawyers as leaders.

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  • Osler News Feb 19, 2021

    Lexpert recognizes 21 Osler lawyers as technology leaders

    Osler is pleased to announce 21 of our lawyers have been recognized as leading lawyers in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2021.

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  • Osler News Mar 12, 2018

    Osler participates in Diverse Champions for Diversity pitch event

    Osler is proud to have participated in a Diversity Pitch Event organized by Diverse Champions for Diversity in Toronto on March 7.

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Speaking and Writing

Speaking Engagements

speaker 27/1/2019
Unlocking AI: Overcoming the legal and ethical challenges
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speaker 26/4/2016
Technology Procurement Workshop – How Your Strategic Choices Affect Your Results
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speaker 24/2/2016
Outsourcing for Financial Institutions – Practical Strategies for Complying with OSFI B-10
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Published Work

  • Canada Chapter, Global Legal Insights – AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2020, (with Simon Hodgett and Andre Perey)

Credentials

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B.
  • Queen’s University, B.Sc. (Statistics) & B. Comm.

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Canadian IT Law Association
  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Toronto Computer Lawyers Group