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Our Communications Law team provides complete legal services and strategic advice on Canada's broadcasting, telecommunications and new media framework to local, national and international clients. For more than 20 years, the group has been involved in the majority of major transactions and policy review proceedings that have shaped the face of Canada's broadcasting and telecommunications industries.

We have a long and successful record appearing before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, assisting clients with new licence applications, renewals, transfers of ownership and policy submissions in major telecommunications and broadcasting proceedings. We also represent communications companies at the appeal level, including appearances before the Federal Cabinet, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Our clients, which include a number of Canada's largest broadcasting and telecommunications companies, also rely on the Communications group for advice on copyright, competition and trade law matters.

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What the Team is Known For

Goodmans wins recognition for its handling of complex transactional mandates relating to broadcasting and communications from its Toronto office. The firm represents a broad range of clients including sports and radio broadcasters, internet services and satellite television providers. Its communications lawyers also have notable expertise in broadcasting regulatory matters and frequently appear before the CRTC as well as the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Work Highlights

  • Goodmans appeared for Electricity Canada in the Supreme Court of Canada opposite Canada’s largest telecommunications companies, over the issue of the CRTC's jurisdiction in the placement of 5G wireless antennas.

Strengths

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Goodmans have extensive knowledge, good connection with authorities, and they provide quick and efficient advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Monique McAlister
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Monique McAlister
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Monique McAlister is a highly regarded lawyer based in Goodmans' Toronto office. She is best known for her experience assisting media clients with various broadcasting issues, including programme licensing and regulatory matters.

Monique is a great resource and been invaluable.

Monique McAlister is great from a knowledge perspective but we also appreciate her strategic work.

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Michael Koch
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Michael Koch
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Michael Koch is an adept lawyer in the telecommunications sector who is based in Goodmans' Toronto office. He assists a range of service providers with corporate, commercial and regulatory matters and has further experience advising on legislative changes to the Broadcasting Act.

Michael has quick responses, is always there to assist and is very good when engaging with regulators.

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