September 13, 2011


Ottawa (Canada) - Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, announced that Chambers and Partners has again ranked its Communications law practice group in the top tier of law firms in Canada in the 2011 edition of Chambers Global Guide.

Fasken Martineau has been a leading firm in this field of practice for more than a decade. This year's recognition again highlights the expertise the firm has been providing its clients with for so many years. "Without question the most present and influential firm in this market" Chambers' sources said.

Along with the firm's recognition, Chambers acknowledges counsel Robert Buchan, a "highly respected member of the communications community", and Laurence Dunbar, a partner with Fasken Martineau's Ottawa office and the firm's Communications Law group leader, as "the best communications lawyer in the country."

Chambers also mentions Jay Kerr-Wilson, Leslie Milton and Stephen Whitehead as truly experienced and outstanding lawyers in this field of practice.

For the last 20 years, Chambers has published the world's leading guides to the legal profession and has built a reputation for in-depth, objective research. It is one of the most respected legal publications in the world.

"We take great pride in what our Communications Law practice group has accomplished over the years. This recognition by a trusted name in the legal publication business is another confirmation that our clients are dealing with Canada's leading telecom legal experts," said David Corbett, Fasken Martineau's Managing Partner.

About Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Fasken Martineau is a leading international business law and litigation firm. With over 675 lawyers, the firm has offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Paris and Johannesburg. For additional information, please visit the firm's website at www.fasken.com.