Gowling WLG
Forming a key part of a global entertainment and sports law practice, Gowling WLG is routinely engaged by a broad mix of Canadian and international clients, including individual artists, film and television producers, distributors and broadcasters, music publishers and book publishers, among others. Underpinned by the wider firm’s formidable IP offering, the group is particularly well-placed to advise on trademarks, branding, copyright and design-related matters, but it also supports on corporate and litigation issues. Toronto-based department head Susan Abramovitch leverages 25 years of transactional and contentious experience in media and entertainment law, while her triple-qualified (Ontario, Quebec and New York) status marks her as a strong choice for multi-jurisdictional work.
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- ‘It is a leader in the entertainment field and has a very knowledgeable team. Always quick to respond and available day and night. The team has taken the time and effort to understand our business and to represent our interests.’
‘We work predominantly with Susan Abramovitch. Very knowledgeable, prompt and possesses many years of experience in our sector. We value her thoughtful consideration of our issues and concerns.’
‘Susan Abramovitch makes the media and entertainment practice at Gowling WLG unique. Susan is smart with a wealth of relevant experience in the industry. I can count on Susan for intelligent, pragmatic legal advice. She is easy to work with and an excellent representative and advocate in disputes.’
‘Gowlings is exceptional in my area (arts and entertainment) and Susan and her team are warm, friendly and thorough, while at the same time respecting that time and money matters. And one knows they are receiving the best advice possible.’
‘I work most often with Susan Abramovitch. Having someone at the absolute top of their profession as a legal advisor offers a strong sense of comfort and relief that we are engaging with our artists appropriately. She demonstrably cares in the impact of her guidance and work, and the outcome of the art.’
Key clients
- SSIMWAVE
- Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
- Copyright Collective of Canada
- Eleanor McCain
- Harlequin Enterprises
- Indspire Awards
- Mary Berg Media
- National Arts Centre Corporation
- peermusic
- Plutoverse
- Secret City Records / Publishing
- The Quinlan Road Group/Loreena McKennitt
- Shape Immersive Entertainment
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Susan Abramovitch