Goodmans Communications and Media Group helps Canadian and international clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks, manage compliance, execute transformative transactions and resolve disputes. We assist digital media services, linear broadcasters, broadcasting distribution undertakings, telecom carriers and resellers, government agencies, task forces and key services suppliers to communications and media companies with matters including:
• Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Internet Regulation (advising on Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications law, CRTC proceedings, licensing, policy development and regulatory compliance).
• Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review (advising on Competition Act compliance, merger control, abuse of dominance, and Investment Canada Act approvals).
• Digital Media, Privacy and E‑Commerce Compliance (supporting digital‑first and direct‑to‑consumer business models, including advertising and marketing law, consumer protection, privacy and data governance, anti‑spam compliance, e‑commerce and copyright regulation for cloud‑based and platform services).
• Media and Telecommunications Transactions (advising on M&A, joint ventures, spectrum‑related transactions and strategic partnerships).
• Dispute Resolution and Regulatory Litigation (representing clients in commercial litigation and arbitration involving Internet services, broadcasting and telecom disputes, mass copyright infringement, insolvencies and failed joint ventures).
