Sam is a member of the Technology Group that regularly works with artificial intelligence companies or organizations making use of artificial intelligence technologies. His practice also includes technology procurement, contracting, and other commercial and corporate matters, with a significant focus on advising clients on complex and thorny issues related to the use of data, blockchain technology and, open-source software.
Sam is also a Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, a licensed professional engineer and was the co-creator of Osler’s free open-source tool, Osler Code Detect. He regularly helps organizations comply with ambiguous provisions found in many open-source licenses, developing policies that are used by engineers, and negotiates various open-source issues as part of licensing and M&A transactions.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and once completed the Mont-Tremblant Triathlon.
Areas of Expertise
Representative Work
- Viggle AI
Viggle AI in its securing of $26 million Series A financing
- Cohere
Cohere announced it has raised US$500 million in its Series D financing round at a US$5.5 billion valuation
- Battery Ventures
Battery Ventures in its $150 million acquisition of TrueContext Corporation
- Kyndryl
Kyndryl in the sale of its Securities Industry Services business to Broadridge
- Trilogy
Trilogy in its take-private of Indigo Books & Music
- WT Microelectronics
WT Microelectronics in its acquisition of Future Electronics for USD$3.8 billion
- Verndale
Verndale in its acquisition of Yaksa
- iCON Infrastructure
iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL
- Metro Supply Group
Metro Supply Chain in its acquisition of SCI Group Inc.
- Contractor Compliance
Contractor Compliance in its acquisition by VelocityEHS
- Pagefreezer Software Inc.
Pagefreezer Software Inc. in its acquisition of X1 Social Discovery Solutions product from X1 Discovery Inc.
- Hard Rock Digital
Hard Rock Digital in its acquisition of WGames
- First Quality Enterprises LLC
First Quality Enterprises in its acquisition of Domtar’s Pulp and Paper Mill in Dryden, Ontario
- Moxxie Ventures and iNovia Capital
Moxxie Ventures and iNovia Capital in connection with Spellbook’s US$10.9 million Series A financing round
- Photonis Group
Photonis Group in its agreement to acquire Telops
- MoonPay
MoonPay in its acquisition of Nightshift
- integrate.ai
integrate.ai in the launch of its new platform
- Québecor
Québecor and its wholly-owned subsidiary Videotron Ltd. in their $2.85 billion acquisition of Freedom Mobile Inc. from Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc.
- Canalyst
Canalyst in its acquisition by Tegus
- Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies in its acquisition of Matrox Imaging
- Nasdaq
Nasdaq in its acquisition of Metrio
- Reamined Systems Inc.
Reamined in its $45.9 million acquisition by Information Services Corporation
- Signal 1
Signal 1 in its collaboration with Unity Health Toronto and TD Bank Group along with its US$10 million Seed financing
- Assembly Digital
Assembly Digital in its acquisition by St. Joseph Communications
- iNovia Capital
iNovia Capital in connection with Talent.com’s US$120 million Series B financing round
Viggle AI in its securing of $26 million Series A financing
Cohere announced it has raised US$500 million in its Series D financing round at a US$5.5 billion valuation
Battery Ventures in its $150 million acquisition of TrueContext Corporation
Kyndryl in the sale of its Securities Industry Services business to Broadridge
Trilogy in its take-private of Indigo Books & Music
- WT Microelectronics
WT Microelectronics in its acquisition of Future Electronics for USD$3.8 billion
- Verndale
Verndale in its acquisition of Yaksa
- iCON Infrastructure
iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL
- Metro Supply Group
Metro Supply Chain in its acquisition of SCI Group Inc.
- Contractor Compliance
Contractor Compliance in its acquisition by VelocityEHS
- Pagefreezer Software Inc.
Pagefreezer Software Inc. in its acquisition of X1 Social Discovery Solutions product from X1 Discovery Inc.
- Hard Rock Digital
Hard Rock Digital in its acquisition of WGames
- First Quality Enterprises LLC
First Quality Enterprises in its acquisition of Domtar’s Pulp and Paper Mill in Dryden, Ontario
- Moxxie Ventures and iNovia Capital
Moxxie Ventures and iNovia Capital in connection with Spellbook’s US$10.9 million Series A financing round
- Photonis Group
Photonis Group in its agreement to acquire Telops
- MoonPay
MoonPay in its acquisition of Nightshift
- integrate.ai
integrate.ai in the launch of its new platform
- Québecor
Québecor and its wholly-owned subsidiary Videotron Ltd. in their $2.85 billion acquisition of Freedom Mobile Inc. from Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc.
- Canalyst
Canalyst in its acquisition by Tegus
- Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies in its acquisition of Matrox Imaging
- Nasdaq
Nasdaq in its acquisition of Metrio
- Reamined Systems Inc.
Reamined in its $45.9 million acquisition by Information Services Corporation
- Signal 1
Signal 1 in its collaboration with Unity Health Toronto and TD Bank Group along with its US$10 million Seed financing
- Assembly Digital
Assembly Digital in its acquisition by St. Joseph Communications
- iNovia Capital
iNovia Capital in connection with Talent.com’s US$120 million Series B financing round
Latest Insights
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Blog Sep 5, 2024
‘Working for workers’ means more work for employers
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is proposing significant changes to the requirements of job postings...
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Osler Update Jul 26, 2024
M&A transactions involving AI companies: due diligence considerations
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a strategic imperative for organizations seeking a competitive edge, leading to a surge in AI-related...
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Osler Update Jul 10, 2024
The role of ISO/IEC 42001 in AI governance
Global overview of emerging AI standards The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a complex landscape of...
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Osler Update Jul 5, 2024
Leveraging AI in franchising: opportunities and legal considerations
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a driving force in reshaping and transforming business operations across various industries. In the...
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Awards and Recognition
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Best Lawyers: Recognized as “One to Watch” in Information Technology Law
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Canadian Technology Law Association: Recognized as 2023 CAN-TECH LAW Rising Star In Tech Law Award
Media Mentions
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Media Mentions May 17, 2024
Is Gen AI worth the hassle and risk? – CBA National Magazine
According to a recent article in the Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine, analysts have estimated that generative artificial...
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Osler News Jul 12, 2023
Osler participates in the OBA Career Accelerator Program
This week, Osler's Sam Ip and Leo Wang taught a session on “the AI-driven legal practice” at the OBA’s Career Accelerator Program, which...
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Osler News Feb 16, 2023
Osler welcomes 10 new partners and two new counsel in 2023
Osler is proud to announce the addition of 10 new partners and two new counsel across four of our offices, effective March 1, 2023.
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Osler News Feb 15, 2022
Osler’s Sam Ip returns as a judge in BC Hacks 2022
Osler’s Sam Ip reprises role as judge in BC Hacks 2022.
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Community Involvement
- Law Help Ontario, Duty Counsel Volunteer (2013-Present)
- UWO Journal of Legal Studies, Editor (2011)
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Osler AI series: Key issues in M&A transactions for AI companies (part 2)
Read moreEmployment and Labour Law Insights: Artificial intelligence in the workplace
Read moreAccessPrivacy Monthly Call: Key features and implications of ISED’s sweeping amendments to the proposed legislative scheme to regulate AI systems
Read moreOsler’s Year-End Professionalism Series: Is generative AI for me? Use cases for lawyers and professionals
Read morePublished Work
- Cyber security considerations for public companies, Internet and E-Commerce Law in Canada, January 2014.
Credentials
Education
- University of Western Ontario, JD/MBA
- Professional Engineers of Ontario, P.Eng.
- University of Waterloo, BAsc in Computer Engineering
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Professional Engineers of Ontario
- Free Software Foundation
- Open Source Initiative
