Fasken’s premier communications offering is reflected in its media and entertainment practice, which has an emphasis on representing multinational telecoms, broadcasting and internet companies. The multidisciplinary department is co-led by communications co-chair Barbara Miller (Toronto); TMT co-head Jay Kerr-Wilson (Ottawa); and fellow TMT co-head Leslie Milton (Ottawa). The group also draws on Christian Leblanc (Montreal), who is noted for defamation and news media-related work.
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Clients clés
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Rogers Communications
- Québecor Media
- AT&T
- Bell Canada
- Sirius XM Canada Inc.
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation / Société Radio-Canada
- TikTok
- A&E Television Networks (AETN)
Points forts
- Advised Société Radio-Canada/CBC in successfully appealing a CRTC decision, clarifying the Broadcasting Act’s scope.
- Advised Rogers Communications on the implementation of Bill C-11, Online Streaming Act, and the various new regulatory frameworks the CRTC will seek to adopt for television, radio, distribution and online streaming services.
- Advised A&E Television Networks on every aspect of its TV productions in Canada, including facilitating access to tax credits and advising on production and distribution agreements.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Leslie Milton; Barbara Miller; Jay Kerr-Wilson
Autres avocats clés
Christian Leblanc