Dentons
Client SatisfactionA destination practice for media and entertainment work, Dentons is equipped to advise on the full life cycle of industry matters, from production and distribution issues, through to IP, corporate transactions and regulatory work. In Toronto, Ken Dhaliwal is highly regarded for his experience in representing major Canadian and international independent producers, broadcasters, studios and streaming platforms, among other industry participants, on corporate, finance, IP and tax law. In Vancouver, Juliet Smith supports a range of financial institutions, TV networks, Hollywood Studios and independent production companies on media and entertainment mandates. Other key contacts include senior specialists Jim Russell and David Steinberg; next-generation partner Jayme Alter; and up-and-coming counsel Bob Tarantino — all of whom operate from Toronto.
Key clients
- Lions Gate Entertainment
- New Metric Media
- Sinking Ship Entertainment
- Spin Master
- Piazza Entertainment
- Staples Canada
- Elevation Pictures
- Neshama Entertainment
- Fully and Complete Productions
Work highlights
- Advised Lions Gate Entertainment on its $375m acquisition of Entertainment One from Hasbro.
- Advised New Metric Media on Bell Media’s commitment to 49 episodes of content from New Metric and Jared Keeso.
- Advised Elevation Pictures on navigating issues regarding SAG performers’ obligations and permitted services during the Toronto Film Festival.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ken Dhaliwal, Juliet Smith, Jim Russell