Telecommunications & Broadcasting
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 1
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Provided by Fasken
Companies of all sizes are innovating and creating new technology to streamline their businesses and user experience. Fasken lawyers are fluent in the sector’s language and can provide advice related to companies at any stage of business. The race to succeed in this sector involves agility and creativity as much as it does realism; we provide clients with support at both ends of the spectrum.
Considered a “go-to” law firm for international tech companies expanding their operations or making acquisition in Canada and the foreign venture capital firms investing in Canadian tech companies, Fasken’s clients depend on us for advice in many areas.
We work with clients ranging from the most active and respected start-up and emerging tech practices to Fortune 500 companies. On the public side, we represent governments and public institutions bringing you a deep understanding of all the various levels stakeholders in this ever changing sector.
We know that while many of our clients in the financial, technology and communications sector are investing in internal innovation labs, your needs and appetite for acquiring external innovation remain strong. Fasken can be more than your legal counsel. We can act as your networking hub, using our significant experience in acting for sellers and buyers of technology and communications, to make smart introductions for potential acquisition, financing and/or general business purposes.
Chambers Review
Fasken is renowned for its leading expertise across a wide spectrum of telecommunications and broadcasting matters, primarily from its Toronto and Ottawa offices. The firm advises a prestigious portfolio of media clients on communications regulatory issues and attracts praise for its strong track record before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Its technology, media and telecommunications team offers notable experience of digital media and internet access issues, distribution and licensing, as well as corporate transactions. It also advises on matters relating to spectrum and wireless services and communications infrastructure. It is increasingly active on cross-border issues, advising clients on international markets. The lawyers offer litigation support including experience before the Supreme Court of Canada, Federal Court of Appeal, Federal Court and Copyright Board of Canada.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I want to see top-class services, quality and depth and that's what you get with Fasken."
"Fasken’s telecommunications practice group still functions as a boutique law firm, allowing for a more informal and effective lawyer-client relationship."
"I want to see top-class services, quality and depth and that's what you get with Fasken."
"Fasken’s telecommunications practice group still functions as a boutique law firm, allowing for a more informal and effective lawyer-client relationship."
Notable Practitioners
Leslie Milton is an Ottawa-based communications lawyer who is adept at representing clients before the CRTC in all manner of licensing and network access issues. Her experience also encompasses a range of regulatory matters.
"She has an impenetrable understanding of the issues at hand, including the technical and operational matters related to telecom networks. She is extremely thorough in her work, she understands exactly what a court or regulator needs to hear and understand, and ensures that nothing is missed."
"She is a very hard worker and her writing is fantastic. It is always worthwhile getting her input."
Jay Kerr-Wilson is widely recognised for his expertise in copyright matters affecting internet service providers and broadcasters. He is based in Ottawa where he is co-lead of Fasken's technology, media and telecommunications industry group.
Scott Prescott of Fasken is recognised for his experience advising clients on CRTC matters, often involving broadcasting, licensing and regulatory compliance. He is based in Ottawa.
Barbara Miller is a well-regarded lawyer based in the Toronto office of Fasken. She represents clients in the telecoms, media and broadcasting sectors in a broad range of regulatory, corporate and commercial matters.
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