Fasken, Telecommunications & Broadcasting

About

Provided by Fasken

Companies of all sizes are innovating and creating new technology to streamline their businesses and user experience. Fasken lawyers are fluent in the sector’s language and can provide advice related to companies at any stage of business. The race to succeed in this sector involves agility and creativity as much as it does realism; we provide clients with support at both ends of the spectrum.

Considered a “go-to” law firm for international tech companies expanding their operations or making acquisition in Canada and the foreign venture capital firms investing in Canadian tech companies, Fasken’s clients depend on us for advice in many areas.

We work with clients ranging from the most active and respected start-up and emerging tech practices to Fortune 500 companies. On the public side, we represent governments and public institutions bringing you a deep understanding of all the various levels stakeholders in this ever changing sector.

We know that while many of our clients in the financial, technology and communications sector are investing in internal innovation labs, your needs and appetite for acquiring external innovation remain strong. Fasken can be more than your legal counsel. We can act as your networking hub, using our significant experience in acting for sellers and buyers of technology and communications, to make smart introductions for potential acquisition, financing and/or general business purposes.

Chambers Review

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Telecommunications & Broadcasting - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Fasken is renowned for its leading expertise across a wide spectrum of telecommunications and broadcasting matters, primarily from its Toronto and Ottawa offices. The firm advises a prestigious portfolio of media clients on communications regulatory issues and attracts praise for its strong track record before the CRTC and the ISED. Its technology, media and telecommunications team offers notable experience of digital media and internet access issues, distribution and licensing, as well as corporate transactions. It also advises on matters relating to spectrum and wireless services and communications infrastructure. It is increasingly active on cross-border issues, advising clients on international markets. The lawyers offer litigation support including experience before the Supreme Court of Canada, Federal Court of Appeal, Federal Court and Copyright Board of Canada.

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Work Highlights

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Fasken advised Rogers Communications on the impact that the Online News Act will have on its television and radio businesses.
Fasken advised Rogers Communications on the impact that the Online News Act will have on its television and radio businesses.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Highly responsive, and able and willing to provide prompt feedback and then follow up with more in-depth analysis as needed. I always feel like they've got my back, even with short notice.