Lawyer Profile
Céline Poitras
Montréal, Québec
Overview
Céline practices commercial and regulatory law with a focus on the technology, communications, media and life sciences sectors. She guides communications companies in connection with their Canadian regulatory obligations and provides advice in relation to technology-driven commercial arrangements.
As part of her commercial practice, Céline assists companies with the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements for the licensing, distribution, commercialization and transfer of technology. She also provides support to clients in the context of corporate transactions involving significant technology, communications or intellectual property assets.
Advising telecommunications service providers on entry into the Canadian market and the regulatory compliance requirements enforced by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Advising audio and video streaming services in connection with CRTC regulatory proceedings and compliance requirements stemming from recent changes to the Broadcasting Act
Advising satellite operators on licensing and spectrum reallocation matters, including in connection with proceedings and consultations carried out by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Assisting manufacturing and mining companies on commercial arrangements for the establishment and use of private telecommunications networks to improve operations
Assisting radiocommunication equipment manufacturers with product certification and compliance matters
Drafting and negotiating development, licensing, services and distribution agreements and other complex technology-related agreements
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2012 (QC)