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Jay Kerr-Wilson leads Fasken’s Copyright Group and is a recognized authority in communications and public law, with a particular focus on copyright. He advises Canadian and international clients in the communications and technology sectors on a wide range of regulatory and legal matters, including telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, copyright licensing and liability, and trademark protection. Jay regularly represents clients before the Copyright Board of Canada and in appell...

Matthew Estabrooks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Matthew practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Estabrooks since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew Estabrooks is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan Richardson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jonathan practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Richardson since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan Richardson is held by other lawyers.

Charles Hurdon is managing partner of our Canadian practice and sits on our global executive committee. He is chair of our Canadian management committee. Mr. Hurdon practises employment and labour law exclusively, advising and representing employers in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. He has extensive experience in representing and advising employers in matters relating to executive employment agreements, executive compensation and executive terminations. Mr. Hurdon regularly appear...

An award-winning and highly sought-after lawyer, Guy has experience in complex commercial litigation (including class actions), administrative law and constitutional law cases. Guy frequently appears before the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), the Superior and Appeal Courts of Ontario and Québec, the Federal Court (FC) and Federal Court of Appeal (FCA). Guy was named to the Order of Canada in 2022, recognizing his contributions as a lawyer, notably to pro bono work, and for his volunteer...

Ruba El-Sayegh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Ruba practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ruba El-Sayegh since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ruba El-Sayegh is held by other lawyers.

Cynthia L. Elderkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Cynthia L. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Cynthia L. Elderkin since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cynthia L. Elderkin is held by other lawyers.

Will Boyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Will practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Will Boyer since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Will Boyer is held by other lawyers.

Cam Cameron is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Cam practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Cam Cameron since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cam Cameron is held by other lawyers.

Anne-Marie Oatway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Trade and Finance Law and Public Procurement Law. Anne-Marie practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Anne-Marie Oatway since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anne-Marie Oatway is held by other lawyers.