Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP's telecoms group is equipped to provide support on M&A and capital markets transactions involving the telecoms, broadcasting and media sectors, in addition to representing clients in related disputes, hearings, regulatory enforcement actions and public consultation processes. The practice is directed by Montreal-based Sunny Handa, who has focused his practice on telecoms regulatory matters and M&A. Also noted in Montreal is Céline Poitras, who has knowledge of the regulatory regimes covering telecoms, satellite communications and broadcasting.
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Key clients
- Bell Canada
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Inmarsat
- Sierra Wireless
- Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Sierra Wireless, a multinational communications equipment designer, manufacturer and services provider, on its $1.2bn acquisition by Semtech Corporation.
- Advised Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners on acquisitions in the Canadian communications space, including Xplornet and Intrado Corporation, and has continued to provide regulatory assistance following those transactions.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sunny Handa