Montréal (December 9, 2024) – Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) is delighted to welcome Hélène Deschamps Marquis as National Co-Leader, Privacy & Cybersecurity.
Hélène has over 25 years of market-leading experience in advising many of Canada’s major institutions on managing complex legal and business risks, in respect of cybersecurity, information technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence. Her practice includes breach and incident response, regulatory compliance, and global data and privacy frameworks, as well as the negotiation of complex cross-border technology arrangements and transactions. Her clients cross multiple sectors, including energy, financial services, public sector, health care, and transportation. Hélène is a sought-after speaker both in Canada and internationally on cutting-edge topics in her field.
Before joining BLG, Hélène was heading the privacy and cybersecurity law practice at a leading global accounting firm.
“Hélène comes to us with an exceptional background in advising boards of directors, chief information and technology officers and general counsel on the most delicate aspects of cybersecurity and information technology governance and risk mitigation,” notes Prema K. R. Thiele, National Group Head, Corporate and Capital Markets. “She is also known for her hands-on approach to incident response and breach coaching, skills that in today’s environment are very much in demand.”
“Hélène’s extensive experience and proven track record will add strength and expertise to an already outstanding National Privacy & Cybersecurity Team. Together, we are poised to provide even greater service to our valued clients,” adds Daniel Michaluk, National Co-Leader, Privacy & Cybersecurity.
With cyber risk management remaining an evolving challenge, BLG’s Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection group comprises the necessary expertise and experience to address the current and future needs of organizations from any sector across Canada.