Atty. Theo C. Ling
Biography 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 & Telecoms and Financial Institutions Industry Groups. Theo is ranked by several legal directories, including Chambers Canada, where he is described as "a knowledgeable technology lawyer, with a practical, 'can-do' attitude who is excellent at getting things done." Named by the Financial Times as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Lawyers in North America, Theo founded the legal industry's first global legal
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Theo C. Ling is a internet attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Baker McKenzie LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1994). Educated at Queen’s University (LL.B., 1992) and London School of Economics and Political Science (—, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Ranked: Information Technology, Chambers Global Guide, 2018-2019 (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Biography 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 & Telecoms and Financial Institutions Industry Groups
- Theo is ranked by several legal directories, including Chambers Canada, where he is described as "a knowledgeable technology lawyer, with a practical, 'can-do' attitude who is excellent at getting things done
- Named by the Financial Times as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Lawyers in North America, Theo founded the legal industry's first global legal innovation lab focused on multidisciplinary collaboration and serves on the Firm's Global Innovation Committee
- Practice Focus Recognized for his creative, pragmatic, and solution-based approach, 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 monetization, records retention, media/format, electronic signatures, cross-border data transfers, digitization, 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
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Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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