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Year called to bar: 2000 (BC)
Robert Piasentin is the national co-lead of McMillan’s Technology and Technology Transactions Group, the national lead of the firm’s Technology Law Group, and the national lead of Ascent, McMillan’s Startups and Emerging Companies initiative. A business-focused technology lawyer, he provides practical, strategic advice that supports clients across all stages of growth. With more than 13 years of experience as general counsel, corporate secretary and privacy officer of a leading North American technology and consulting company, Robert brings a highly commercial perspective to complex transactions and negotiations. He advises on innovative technologies, IT and outsourcing arrangements, software development and licensing, IP commercialization, e-commerce, venture capital funding, M&A, and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Robert counsels clients across sectors including software, consulting, media, communications, sports, entertainment, natural resources, retail and financial services. He is also a leading advisor to companies in fintech, healthtech, cleantech, proptech, ESG, SaaS and AI-enabled platforms.
