Marketing Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel for Marketing & Advertising
From agency agreements to advertising compliance, we help marketing professionals and agencies protect their work and avoid regulatory pitfalls.
Industry Expertise
Legal Fluency in Marketing
We understand the marketing industry's fast pace, creative demands, and the regulatory minefields that can derail campaigns.
Agency Operations
From MSAs to SOWs, we've structured thousands of agency-client relationships. We know what protects agencies and what causes disputes.
Advertising Compliance
Competition Act, CASL, influencer disclosure, substantiation requirements: Clearview helps you run compliant campaigns that don't attract regulator attention.
Creative Rights
Who owns the work? When do rights transfer? We structure clear IP provisions that protect both the creative process and client expectations.
Platform & Media
Digital advertising involves complex terms from platforms, networks, and publishers. We help you understand what you're agreeing to.
Marketing Clients We Serve
From boutique creative shops to full-service agencies, we support the marketing industry.
Creative Agencies
Brand and design studios
Digital Agencies
Performance and growth marketing
PR Firms
Public relations and communications
Media Buyers
Media planning and buying
Production Companies
Video and content production
Freelance Creatives
Independent marketers and designers
Influencer Agencies
Talent management and campaigns
In-House Teams
Brand marketing departments
Legal Matters
Marketing Legal Matters We Handle
Comprehensive legal support for agency operations and advertising compliance.
Agency Agreements
Master service agreements, statements of work, and retainer structures that protect agency interests and define scope clearly.
Advertising Compliance
Reviewing campaigns for Competition Act compliance, substantiation requirements, and disclosure obligations.
Influencer Contracts
Agreements with influencers, creators, and talent that define deliverables, rights, and compliance responsibilities.
IP & Ownership
Clear provisions for who owns creative work, when rights transfer, and what usage rights clients receive.
CASL Compliance
Canada's anti-spam legislation affects email marketing, lead generation, and digital campaigns.
Contest & Sweepstakes
Rules, terms, and compliance for promotional contests under Competition Act requirements.
How We Support Marketing Businesses
Ad Review
Pre-launch review of campaigns for compliance with advertising standards.
CASL Audits
Reviewing email marketing practices and consent mechanisms for compliance.
Common Questions
Marketing Legal FAQ
Ready to protect your marketing business?
Let's discuss your agency agreements, compliance needs, and business growth plans.