Michael Fekete

Michael Fekete

Partner, Technology

Toronto

(416) 862-6792 

[email protected]

Bar Admission: Ontario, 1993

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Areas of Expertise

Major Projects
Defence, Security and Aerospace
E-mobility
Government and Public Sector
Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
Automotive
Technology
Media and Entertainment
Retail and Consumer Products
Drones
Artificial Intelligence
Commercial Technology Transactions
Mergers and Acquisitions
Outsourcing
Procurement

Michael’s practice is focused on technology, AI, electric and autonomous vehicles, government procurement and funding, digital and AI policy, and privacy compliance. He is a thought leader and leading practitioner in each of these areas and is recognized in all major peer rankings.

As a trusted advisor, Michael has extensive experience advising on complex tech transactions and AI projects, outsourcing, and energy transition matters. He represents industry leading and emerging AI companies, software publishers, hardware manufacturers, online vendors, automative and battery manufacturers, and other technology-focused enterprises.

Areas of Expertise

Artificial IntelligenceAutomotiveCommercial Technology TransactionsDefence, Security and AerospaceDronesE-mobilityElectric Vehicle Supply ChainGovernment and Public SectorMajor ProjectsMedia and EntertainmentMergers and AcquisitionsOutsourcingProcurementRetail and Consumer ProductsTechnology

Representative Work

  • Advising SK On in connection with an $1.2 billion investment with Ford and EcoPro BM in the Province of Québec
  • Advising General Motors Co. in its $1 billion investment project with POSCO Future M
  • Advising Microsoft on AI, IP, controlled goods, contract security, procurement and commercial contracting issues in support of the sale of technology and services to the Government of Canada.
  • Advising technology companies, including Microsoft and General Motors, on policy and compliance issues regarding AI, privacy, digital and IP policy, including in respect of various federal and provincial bills and laws.
  • Advising multiple health tech providers on the development and distribution in Canada of AI-enabled products.
  • Advising multiple clients in the electric mobility sector on regulatory and commercial issues, including in respect of off-take agreements, government funding and connected vehicles.
  • Advising Microsoft in its acquisition of 20+ Canadian technology companies
  • Global and emerging manufacturers and technology companies on federal and provincial funding, including under the Strategic Investment Fund
  • Leading manufacturer on the regulation of autonomous vehicles in Canada
  • Represented service providers in the negotiation of major onshore and offshore outsourcing transactions
  • Represented service providers in complex systems integration design, build and integrate projects
  • Negotiated complex strategic alliance arrangements between large participants in the technology sector
  • Negotiated complex third party logistics services arrangements in the health care sector
  • Represented online services providers in addressing cross-border data issues with public sector customers
  • Advised clients on numerous government procurement projects, including complex licensing and integration projects and procurement reform initiatives
  • Addressed complex open source software and other IP/IT issues in acquisitions of technology assets and technology companies
  • Addressed new media, IP, privacy and e-commerce issues in the delivery of online services and cloud computing

Awards and Recognition

  • Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Information Technology
  • Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Business Lawyers: Recognized in Information Technology
    • “…[Michael] really cares about his clients and provides thoughtful and considered advice.”
  • The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Computer & IT Law; Technology Transactions; Data Protection & Privacy
  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Recognized in Information Technology Law, Technology Law, and Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Legal 500: Recognized in Technology Law
  • Who’s Who Legal: Recognized in International – Data – Data Privacy & Protection, Telecommunications Media & Technology; Canada – Data; Government – Government Contracts
  • Thomson Reuters: “Stand-out Lawyer”
  • Lexpert Special Edition: Recognized in Technology

Community Involvement

  • Give A Day for World AIDS, Co-Chair of legal community fundraising campaign in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and Dignitas International (2006-Present)

Credentials

Education

  • University of British Columbia, LL.B.
  • Carleton University, B.A.

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • TECHNATION
  • IT/Can Law Association
  • Canadian Bar Association

Osler is a leading business law firm practising internationally from offices across Canada and in New York. Our clients include industry and business leaders in all segments of the market and at various stages in the growth of their businesses. We have built our reputation on our commitment to our clients' success and the experience, expertise and collaborative approach for which we are recognized. We believe that our success is a reflection of our clients' success.