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With an extensive background in production and project financing, intellectual property protection, and talent negotiations, Dean has advised a wide range of clients from Hollywood studios to independent production companies in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. He brings a wealth of experience in international and interprovincial co-productions, making him a sought-after legal expert in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>A former lecturer at McGill University&#8217;s Faculty of Law, Dean is deeply involved in the Canadian entertainment community, serving on the boards of such prestigious institutions as the Fantasia International Film Festival and the Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC). His recognition in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory since 2014 underscores his expertise in entertainment law, and cements his reputation as a top legal professional in the field.<\/p>\n<p>Dean holds a BCL\/LLB from McGill University (1997) and a BA from the same institution (1989). 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