Advertising & Marketing | Canada

Gowling WLG is an acclaimed law firm at the forefront of the advertising and marketing sector in Canada, acting for numerous high-profile companies and advertising agencies. It is recognised for its skilful handling of product regulatory issues, with notable expertise in the food and beverage, consumer goods, retail and pharma industries. The department has unparalleled depth and bench strength which enables the firm to handle significant multi-level advertising and marketing matters for major national and international clients. It also demonstrates further strength in the increasingly significant areas of social media and data privacy.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt maintains a well-established marketing and advertising law group which advises a broad client base on multi-level advertising issues. The team has a known strength in the digital space, including in regard to intellectual property and privacy matters. It advises on all aspects of online advertising, serving an impressive suite of international retail, consumer goods and tech clients. The lawyers also regularly assist with advertising regulatory compliance, including in regard to anti-spam laws and direct-to-consumer advertising and sales.

Baker McKenzie possesses a strong advertising and marketing team, advising clients on product licensing, commercial advertising and consumer protection issues. The lawyers are also well placed to assist with product regulatory compliance, packaging and labelling matters.

Cassels Brock & Blackwell advises a broad array of leading national and international corporate clients on their Canadian advertising and marketing needs. Those clients turn to the firm for advice on privacy and data protection, regulated product advertising, social media matters, commercial contracts and disputes. The team demonstrates significant pedigree in the entertainment, retail and hospitality sectors.

McCarthy Tétrault offers clients a full suite of services in the advertising and marketing space, drawing from a strong pool of expert attorneys with robust strengths in commercial matters and regulatory issues. It offers particularly impressive capabilities in cross-border issues with international trade law implications, alongside broader expertise in the retail, hospitality, and food and beverage sectors.