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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Telecommunications & Broadcasting - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault is a highly regarded national law firm with capabilities across the telecommunications sector, including an emphasis on high-profile transactional mandates. Based primarily in Toronto, the communications department also advises on regulatory issues, including CRTC licensing hearings and related litigation, as well as offering policy advice on internet communications and copyright matters. It advises an array of clients from the technology, telecoms, digital media and broadcasting fields. The firm's litigation team is experienced in handling related appellate litigation, regulatory law cases and class actions. It offers experience before all levels of the courts including the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault acted for Bell Canada in successfully dismissing the statutory appeal by TekSavvy over the CRTC’s decision to modify its prior final rates decision for aggregated wholesale High Speed Access Internet services.

Strengths

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  • The team at McCarthy Tétrault provide impeccable advice and service in a timely fashion.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault has highly specialized experts with years of industry experience and knowledge of both telecommunications and broadcasting regulations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Grant Buchanan
    Grant Buchanan

    Grant Buchanan

    Grant Buchanan is a distinguished lawyer based in Toronto who acts for a diverse client base of radio and satellite providers across a broad spectrum of regulatory and corporate matters. He also has extensive experience in assisting clients with their interactions with government bodies.

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  • Brandon Kain
    Brandon Kain

    Brandon Kain

    Brandon Kain is a litigation specialist based in McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office. He often represents clients in disputes involving telecommunications issues such as internet rates and broadcasting rights.

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  • Keith Rose
    Keith Rose

    Keith Rose

    Keith Rose is a Toronto-based lawyer who has considerable experience in the telecommunications industry. He regularly advises clients on satellite communications and privacy, spectrum and connectivity issues in the broader telecommunications space. He also assists with regulatory compliance and approvals.

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  • Richard Lizius
    Richard Lizius

    Richard Lizius

    Toronto-based Richard Lizius has a growing presence in McCarthy Tétrault's litigation and intellectual property litigation groups. He has cultivated a practice with a particular focus on the telecommunications industry and CRTC disputes.

    • Richard Lizius has exceptional depth of knowledge and ability to draft; he is highly sophisticated and frequently delivers timely advice.

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    • Richard is exceptionally talented; a fantastic communicator, highly professional and responsive. He does a great job aligning multiple parties' interests.

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