Telecommunications & Broadcasting

Dentons Canada's well-established telecommunications and broadcasting practice based largely in Ottawa specialises in telecommunications and radio spectrum regulation, including advising on CRTC and ISED proceedings. The firm is regularly engaged on broadcasting issues and large M&A and financing transactions in the communications industry. The team also advises leading names on copyright, privacy and contracts matters. It is highly active in the satellite space, and also has experience advising in the cloud-based IP and wireless areas. Its client base includes domestic and international streaming service providers, telecommunications companies and technology companies.

"The timeliness of their responses is appreciated. I also appreciate that they always provide the right level of detail when responding."

"Dentons has deep expertise and practical experience in the telecommunications sector, which enables them to provide business-ready, actionable guidance."

"The communications law team at Dentons has a mix of experienced counsel along with a good team supporting them."

"Canadian telecommunications regulation is nuanced and complicated and we appreciate Dentons' expert support."

Gregory Kane KC has a broad-based telecommunications practice, which includes supporting clients on transactional and privatisation matters, as well as providing advice on many regulatory issues. Based in Ottawa, he is of counsel in the firm's communications and government affairs and public policy practice groups. "Gregory is one of the most senior and trusted communications counsel in Canada."

Monica Song is an acclaimed Ottawa-based lawyer who has a strong track record assisting telecommunications companies with Canadian entry strategies, as well as advising on corporate matters, financing, licensing and regulatory issues. "We very much enjoy and appreciate working with Monica; she has been a reliable expert for us." "Monica is a strong and very responsive advocate and has very deep knowledge of the industry, the law and the regulator." "Monica is terrific. She is extremely knowledgeable about Canadian telecommunications regulations." "Monica is a tech-savvy outside counsel, who provides insight on commercial and regulatory trends."

Margot Patterson routinely represents a variety of media and broadcasting companies, including online streaming services, and has particular experience advising on regulatory concerns. Clients benefit from her additional knowledge of advertising and IP law. She is of counsel in the firm's Ottawa office. "Her strength is her ability to explain complex situations in a way that is easy to understand. She gives good advice on what the options are and their consequences. She is very responsive, really sharp, thorough and very up to speed." "She is very commercial and understands the client, the product and the industry very well. She is very responsive, approachable and amenable."