As an associate in Osler’s Technology group and located in our Vancouver office, Houtan provides strategic advice to clients in the rapidly evolving technology sector.
Houtan’s practice covers various facets of commercial and technology law with a focus on drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial contracts (including contracts relating to software-as-a-service (SaaS), software licensing, technology procurement, professional services, development and collaboration, manufacturing, distribution, and resale).
Clients value Houtan’s business acumen gained during his prior tenure as in-house counsel for a publicly traded global technology company. By delivering practical and business-oriented legal solutions, Houtan empowers his clients to achieve their business objectives in a timely and competitive manner.
In addition, Houtan is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C).
Credentials
Education
- University of Windsor, J.D.
- Simon Fraser University, B.A. (Honours), Criminology
Languages
- English
- Farsi
Professional Affiliations
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Law Society of Ontario
