Jay Kerr-Wilson
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Telecommunications & Broadcasting
Band 3
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Provided by Jay Kerr-Wilson
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Jay Kerr-Wilson is the co-leader of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications group and practices primarily in the areas of communications and public law, with a particular emphasis on copyright. Regularly representing both Canadian and foreign communications and technology companies, Jay advises clients on issues related to telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, trademarks, and copyright licensing and liability.
Jay represents large and small, Canadian and foreign communications and technology companies in proceedings before the Copyright Board of Canada, advising them on issues related to copyright licensing and copyright liability. Regularly representing clients in appeals and judicial reviews before the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, Jay is at the forefront of the debate surrounding the regulation of rapidly evolving communications technologies.
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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.