Charles is the national co-leader of McCarthy Tétrault’s Cyber/Data Group and former leader of Technology Law group. He is the former President of the International Technology Lawyers Association (iTechLaw). Charles’ practice takes a 360-degree approach to data, helping clients extract the tremendous value inherent in data, while at the same time managing the associated risks. He is a recognized thought leader on the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence. Charles regularly serves as "breach coach" for clients in matters of enterprise-wide risk, including on three of the largest cyber incidents in Canadian history. Charles’ practice is focused on advising many of the firm’s largest clients on their most complex commercial transactions involving IT outsourcing, systems integration, cloud, financial technologies, data security, artificial intelligence, privacy, licensing, e-commerce and telecommunications.
As former President of ITechLaw, Charles developed a worldwide network of trusted correspondent counsel that allows him to provide seamless client service around the globe, alerting clients to new developments and helping them to manage risks worldwide. Charles was ranked “Lawyer of the Year” for Privacy and Data Security Law (Montréal) in Best Lawyers in Canada (2025), “Lawyer of the Year” for Technology Law (Montréal) in Best Lawyers in Canada (2024), and a “Global Elite Thought Leader” regarding Data Privacy and Protection, Data Security and Information Technology in WWL Thought Leaders Global Elite 2024. Charles is a board member of the Human Technology Foundation and also presides over the board of Danse à la carte. Charles received his BCL/LLB in 1997 from McGill University and was admitted to the Québec Bar in 1998.
