Atty. Dean J. Chenoy
Dean Chenoy is a partner and co-leader of Miller Thomson’s national Entertainment and Media team. His practice focuses on media and entertainment law, specifically film, television, publishing, virtual reality and video gaming.
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Dean J. Chenoy is a entertainment attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Quebec (1998). Educated at McGill University (B.C.L./LL.B., 1997) and McGill University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Entertainment Law, Montréal (Canada) (2020). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dean Chenoy is a partner and co-leader of Miller Thomson’s national Entertainment and Media team
- His practice focuses on media and entertainment law, specifically film, television, publishing, virtual reality and video gaming
- Dean has extensive experience in production and project financing, content convergence, international and interprovincial co- productions, protection of intellectual property, and talent negotiation
- Dean has acted as counsel to Hollywood studios, video game publishers and developers, Canadian broadcasters and distributors, Internet content providers, independent production companies, and lenders based in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. involved in the financing of film and television projects
- Dean's practice in Entertainment Law is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada (2015-2024) and Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2014-2024), and has been awarded Lawyer of the Year in Entertainment Law by The Best Lawyers in Canada (2020), a Global Leader: Entertainment by Who's Who Legal: Canada (2020)
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why local counsel matters in Quebec
Practicing law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montreal are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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