According to satisfied clients, Dentons ‘truly understands the nuances of the media and entertainment industry’. As one of the most comprehensive media practices in Canada, the group is geared to provide support across the full industry life cycle, from financing and tax matters through to production, licensing and transactional mandates. In Toronto, Ken Dhaliwal is a go-to adviser to independent producers, broadcasters, Hollywood streamers, distributors and lenders. Dhaliwal recently teamed up with up-and-coming Toronto-based partner Jayme Alter to advise Spin Master on ’Paw Patrol 3’. In Vancouver, Juliet Smith is praised as an ‘ideal collaborator’ and acts for a diverse roster of studios, Canadian producers, visual effects and animation houses, and Canadian financial institutions. The Toronto bench also draws on experienced specialists Jim Russell and David Steinberg, while counsel Bob Tarantino and associate Karin Kazakevich provide dedicated support.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Ken Dhaliwal; Juliet Smith; Jim Russell
Other key lawyers
Jayme Alter; David Steinberg; Bob Tarantino; Karin Kazakevich