VANCOUVER, B.C. August 27, 2024 – Segev LLP – a leading business, technology, securities and gaming law firm – is pleased to announce that David McHugh has become a Partner of the firm, effective August 26, 2024. Augmenting the firm’s robust practice, David will serve as the Practice Team Lead for Segev’s Employment, Privacy, and Technology law groups.
David has been an integral member of the Segev team for nearly a decade, distinguished as a highly skilled transactional lawyer with a focus on regulated spaces, technology commercialization, privacy law, employment law, and gaming law. While David serves the needs of businesses of all types, he frequently provides expert guidance to local and international clients, including several First Nations of Canada, in the gaming and technology industries.
Outside of his transactional work, David’s clients rely on his practical guidance for navigating challenging regulatory terrains. His proficiency in analyzing complex, unsettled areas of law makes him a trusted source for legal advice on novel issues.
“David is a highly skilled lawyer, a practice leader on our team, and valuable resource for our clients. We are delighted to welcome him into our partnership,” says Founding Partner Ron Segev. “He is a diligent, thoughtful, and meticulous counselor to our clients, and has been instrumental in helping them navigate through complex regulatory regimes and transactions. In particular, David’s grasp of various commercial IP and technology issues, from open-source software to AI technologies, help our clients protect their ventures and achieve commercial success” he adds.
“Segev is an exceptional firm, and it is a great honour to continue with them now as a partner. I am thrilled to partner with colleagues who share my passion for identifying creative solutions and serving clients at the highest level,” says David. “I look forward to contributing to our firm’s ongoing success and achievements and to the continued privilege of representing some of the world’s most accomplished and innovative businesses,” he concludes.
David earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia and his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. He is licensed to practice law in British Columbia and Ontario.
Segev LLP is globally recognized, with a deep breadth of experience in Business Law, Gaming & Gambling, Securities, Esports & Video Games, Tech & IP, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, and Blockchain & Crypto sectors. The firm provides unparalleled value to local and international businesses, ranging from start-ups to Fortune-500 companies. Segev’s experienced team supports its clients from offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and the United States, with a presence that extends into India.
The firm has been named a “Leading Firm” by the prestigious legal ranking guide Chambers and Partners and recognized by the Legal500 for “Canada: Gambling Law.” Notably, Segev is a pioneer in the esports space, known as one of the first Canadian law firms to adopt the practice.