Telecommunications & Broadcasting
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
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Provided by Goodmans LLP
Our Communications Law team provides complete legal services and strategic advice on Canada's broadcasting, telecommunications and new media framework to local, national and international clients. For more than 20 years, the group has been involved in the majority of major transactions and policy review proceedings that have shaped the face of Canada's broadcasting and telecommunications industries.
We have a long and successful record appearing before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, assisting clients with new licence applications, renewals, transfers of ownership and policy submissions in major telecommunications and broadcasting proceedings. We also represent communications companies at the appeal level, including appearances before the Federal Cabinet, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Our clients, which include a number of Canada's largest broadcasting and telecommunications companies, also rely on the Communications group for advice on copyright, competition and trade law matters.
Chambers Review
Goodmans wins recognition for its handling of complex transactional mandates relating to broadcasting and communications from its Toronto office. The firm represents a broad range of clients including sports and radio broadcasters, internet services and satellite television providers. Its communications lawyers also have notable expertise in broadcasting regulatory matters and frequently appear before the CRTC as well as the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Strengths
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"I am always very impressed by the team and its ability to offer clear and concise advice on complicated issues."
"I am always very impressed by the team and its ability to offer clear and concise advice on complicated issues."
Notable Practitioners
Monique McAlister is a highly regarded lawyer based in Toronto. She is best known for her experience assisting media clients with various broadcasting issues, including programme licensing and regulatory matters.
"Monique is always spot-on and incredibly insightful and helpful, providing concrete and concise analysis that reflects our commercial priorities against political realities."
Michael Koch is an adept lawyer in the telecommunications sector who is based in Toronto. He assists a range of service providers with corporate, commercial and regulatory matters and has further experience advising on legislative changes to the Broadcasting Act.
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