Ravi Shukla is a business lawyer who specializes in internet and information technology. He regularly advises on a range of commercial (including ESG), computer, intellectual property, information security (including cybersecurity), blockchain/distributed ledger, regulatory, governance, anti-spam and privacy rights issues.
With over 30 years of experience, Ravi is widely recognized for his expertise acquired while working in partnership with major institutions and leading Canadian corporations, often via long-term relationships.
Ravi has also practiced as an intellectual property and commercial litigator arguing complex cases before various levels of courts and tribunals, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Divisional Court and the Superior Court.
Ravi is a trusted advisor to in-house counsel, privacy officers and compliance officers as he helps clients navigate complex issues. Much of his experience has been gained from negotiating agreements involving sophisticated information technology system deployments requiring expertise in intellectual property ownership and licensing issues as well as with outsourcing and other service provider arrangements.
Clients also rely on Ravi to advise corporate boards and executive levels of management in complicated matters involving the security of confidential and personal information. His 7-Step Compliance program has been crafted to assist decision makers in implementing comprehensive and robust data breach risk management initiatives.
Technology
Corporate Commercial
Commercial Agreements
Privacy and Anti-Spam Compliance
Ecommerce and Digital Media
Trademarks
Intellectual Property
Advertising and Marketing
Canadian Bar Association
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
Trade-mark Agent
Admitted to Ontario Bar 1988
Queen’s University L.L.B. 1986
University of Toronto (Electrical Engineering) BASc 1983