Mark Fecenko

Partner

Toronto
MFecenko@blg.com
416.367.6711

Mark has a comprehensive technology law practice, focusing on competitive and innovation procurement, outsourcing and technology. His clients span both the private and public sector, covering the healthcare, IT, higher education, municipal, biotechnology and energy sectors.

Mark negotiates biotechnology and life science-related joint ventures and investments in both the private and public sectors. This includes:

  • negotiations regarding the provision and operation of automated laboratory facilities
  • license agreements for biotechnological innovations
  • the development and exploitation of bioinformatics databases

Testimonials

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Experience

  • Regularly assists groups of hospitals across Ontario in the acquisition of hospital information systems and related governance agreements among them
  • Regularly advises the MASH sector, government agencies and others on public procurements to comply with Ontario and Canadian law and related trade agreements
  • Regularly negotiates major IT and business process outsourcing arrangements for the MASH sector and others

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Professional Involvement

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Organization for the Advancement of Computers in Health (COACH)
  • Member, Digital Health Canada
  • Member, Canada’s Health Informatics Executive Forum
  • Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized in the 2025 edition (and since 2022) of The Best Lawyers in Canada® (Information Technology Law and Health Care Law)
  • Recognized in the 2025 (and since 2018) editions of Chambers Canada – Canada's Leading Lawyers for Business (Information Technology - Nationwide; Public Procurement - Nationwide)
    • Information Technology: Mark Fecenko is based in Toronto and is experienced in handling a multitude of software-related contract negotiations for public sector bodies, including health industry. He also offers expertise in procurement and cloud solutions projects. 
    • Recognized in the 2023 edition of the Legal 500 Canada as a Leading individual (Technology)
    • Information Technology/Public Procurement: "Mark is deeply knowledgeable and excellent at communicating to ensure expectations are clear and met.”
    • Public Procurement: He is sought out for his specialisation in the provision of IT service procurement, particularly in relation to the healthcare industry.

Bar Admission & Education

  • Ontario, 1989
  • Joint LLB/MBA, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1987
  • LLM, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1999
  • B.Sc., McGill University, 1983
  • RESO Program, Canadian Armed Forces
  • Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Villanova University, 2013
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Villanova University, 2013