Atty. Peter M. Jacobsen
Peter has over 40 years experience in practice as a litigator and provider of legal advice in diverse sectors, notably in media. Peter practises mainly in the areas of media law, defamation law, administrative law and constitutional law.
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Peter M. Jacobsen is a entertainment attorney, practicing at WeirFoulds LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Defamation and Media Law, Toronto (Canada) (2017), and Lawyer of the Year — Defamation and Media Law, Toronto (Canada) (2014).
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- Peter has over 40 years experience in practice as a litigator and provider of legal advice in diverse sectors, notably in media
- Peter practises mainly in the areas of media law, defamation law, administrative law and constitutional law
- He is a seasoned litigator and has significant experience in trials, appeals and judicial reviews at all levels of court and before numerous administrative tribunals
- Peter provides regular pre-publication advice and litigation services to major media outlets including The Globe and Mail, CTV as well as many magazines/periodicals such as the Report on Business Magazine (ROB) and the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), and publishers such as Penguin Random House
- He also represents individuals and editors as well as national organizations such as the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
- Peter has been repeatedly ranked as a leading practitioner in Media and Defamation Law in Best Lawyers in Canada
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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