Fasken’s premier communications offering is reflected in its media and entertainment practice, which has an emphasis on representing multinational telecoms, broadcasting and internet companies. The multidisciplinary department is co-led by communications co-chair Barbara Miller (Toronto); TMT co-head Jay Kerr-Wilson (Ottawa); and fellow TMT co-head Leslie Milton (Ottawa). The group also draws on Christian Leblanc (Montreal), who is noted for defamation and news media-related work.
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Key clients
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Rogers Communications
- Québecor Media
- AT&T
- Bell Canada
- Sirius XM Canada Inc.
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation / Société Radio-Canada
- TikTok
- A&E Television Networks (AETN)
Work highlights
- Advised Société Radio-Canada/CBC in successfully appealing a CRTC decision, clarifying the Broadcasting Act’s scope.
- Advised Rogers Communications on the implementation of Bill C-11, Online Streaming Act, and the various new regulatory frameworks the CRTC will seek to adopt for television, radio, distribution and online streaming services.
- Advised A&E Television Networks on every aspect of its TV productions in Canada, including facilitating access to tax credits and advising on production and distribution agreements.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leslie Milton, Barbara Miller, Jay Kerr-Wilson