Davies

Media, Defamation & Privacy

We have extensive expertise in media and defamation (including libel and slander) law. We have represented individuals, corporations, Canada's national newspaper, and prominent media and entertainment organizations with respect to defamation complaints, violation of privacy right, access to information issues and freedom of the press in a variety of different situations. We have also acted in proceedings before the Superior and Federal courts concerning false disparaging statements concerning products and services in violation of common law, civil law and the Trade-marks Act.

Recent Work

  • Barrick Gold Corporation action against Les Éditions Écosociété Inc. and als
  • Representation of Diffusion Métromédia CMR Inc. before the Québec Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada

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