Lawyer Profile
Martin Lapner
Ottawa, Ontario

Overview
### Bio
Martin Lapner is a partner in the Ottawa office of Gowling WLG, where he focuses on health law and privacy, with particular expertise in professional regulatory and civil liability matters, data governance, and AI regulation. He acts as counsel to the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) and physicians, and also advises a broad range of healthcare sector organizations on privacy and regulatory matters.
In addition to his practice, Martin is an editor of the Electronic Healthcare Law Review (LexisNexis Canada) and a frequent contributor of articles on significant and emerging topics in health and privacy law, including the legal implications of artificial intelligence. He is also an instructor for the Osgoode Hall Law School LLM course on IT and Privacy in Healthcare, where he shares his insights on the evolving intersection of technology and healthcare regulation.
### Career & education
#### Education
2007
University of Toronto, JD
2004
University of Ottawa, B.Comm. (Hons.)
#### Languages
English
##### Memberships
- Canadian Bar Association
- County of Carleton Law Association
- Ontario Bar Association
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2008 (ON)
Professional Details
Awards & Recognition
University of Ottawa - Plaque of Excellence for Highest Academic Standing in Program of Study (2004)
Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 (2023)
Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 (2024)
Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 (2025)
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2020 (2020)
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2021 (2021)
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2022 (2022)
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2023 (2023)
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024 (2024)
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2025 (2025)
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026 (2026)
Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025 (2025)