Media & Entertainment
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 1
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Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a market leader in Canadian entertainment law, and a trusted adviser to the music, film and TV and media industries. The Toronto-headquartered entertainment and sports group maintains an impressive roster of clients including music publishers, record labels, film and TV producers, broadcasters and creatives. The firm advises on a diverse range of commercial matters, from talent agreements through to the structuring of productions and M&A services. It is also well versed in the sector's regulatory environment, advising and litigating on licensing and copyright matters for clients.
Work Highlights
- Cassels Brock & Blackwell represented Sony Music Entertainment Canada in litigation against a Canadian beauty products company that misappropriated Sony's sound recordings without permission or compensation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are market leaders in the area."
"They are very good at what they do."
"They are market leaders in the area."
"They are very good at what they do."
Notable Practitioners
Casey Chisick has a broad entertainment law practice encompassing music, film, broadcasting, publishing, and digital and interactive media. He represents clients in both contentious matters and corporate transactions. He co-chairs both the firm's IP practice and its entertainment, media and sports practice from Toronto.
Leonard Glickman is counsel to a number of leading Canadian performers and routinely advises them on brand partnership agreements, copyright and related IP matters. He is based in Cassels Brock & Blackwell's Toronto office.