Keith Rose draws on a practical background in the IT and telecommunications businesses, with more than a decade of prior experience as a software developer and project manager, as well as a deep interest in the interfaces between law and technology in the real world, to identify and resolve legal problems. Keith advises clients on a range of technology and communications law issues including telecommunications and spectrum regulatory compliance and policy issues for wireline and wireless communications, wireless equipment certification, privacy and anti-spam compliance, intellectual property, e-commerce, and general commercial matters. Keith is frequently called upon to help clients address novel regulatory issues on the leading edges of technological change.
McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tétrault's practice is noted for regularly representing clients in contentious broadcasting and telecommunications cases, in addition to advising on the application, regulation and commercialization of emerging technologies. The team is frequently instructed by telecoms companies, satellite carriers, mobile and fixed wireless networks, cable operators, financial institutions and regulators. Of counsel and Toronto-based practice lead Grant Buchanan has focused his practice on broadcast and telecoms financing, Copyright Board work and regulatory matters. Counsel Keith Rose is active on non-contentious matters involving 5G, satellite communications and consumer and medical devices.
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Key clients
- Bell Canada
- Bell Media
- TELUS Communications
- Jewelry Television
- telMAX LP
- Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- Word of God Fellowship
- Ericsson
- Loral Space & Communications (Loral)
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Practice focuses on broadcast and telecom regulation and Copyright Board work. Broad understanding of the communications industry, related corporate documentation and the framework for broadcast and telecom regulation and financing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Grant Buchanan