Fasken

Fasken fields a strong communications industry group that specializes in telecoms and broadcasting law, regularly acting before regulators such as the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), the Department of Innovation and the Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). The team has broad expertise across telecoms matters, having dealt with spectrum and market access issues before ISED for mobile, fixed wireless and satellite clients, as well as advises on licensing and service provider registration, regulatory compliance and Canadian ownership and transfers of ownership and control. It is well-versed in communications contracts, anti-spam legislation, telemarketing regulation, emergency services and potential telecoms disputes. Practice head Leslie Milton sits in Ottawa and is sought out for her knowledge on telecoms, radiocommunications, telemarketing and regulations. Scott Prescott also resides in Ottawa and is the go-to for broadcasting matters, while Barbara Miller handles a mix of regulatory and licensing issues from Toronto.