Noted for its ‘creative problem-solving’, Gowling WLG’s media and entertainment practice works in close collaboration with the firm’s dominant IP group to deliver integrated commercial and IP advice to clients in the music, film, television, theatre, video game and book publishing industries. The Toronto-based team is led by Susan Abramovitch, whose expertise spans a wide array of contract structuring, licensing, rights management and disputes. Associate Madison MacColl, who supports the advertising, marketing and entertainment law groups, is also recommended.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is professional and timely and uses creative problem-solving.’
  • ‘Susan Abramovitch is a very strategic thinker and comes up with many different approaches to solve problems and settle matters. She also recommends colleagues when there are other legal matters to consider.’

Key clients

  • Indspire
  • PhatMojo
  • Quinlan Road Limited and Quinlan Road Music and related companies
  • Secret City Records Inc. and Secret City Publishing
  • Six Shooter Records and Six Shooter Management
  • Universal Music Group

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Susan Abramovitch

Other key lawyers

Madison MacColl