Jon Mechanic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jon Mechanic’s practice focuses on all aspects of entertainment law.

Mr. Mechanic advises his film and television producer clients, based in Canada, the United States, and Europe, on all aspects of development, financing, tax credit structuring, production legal, distribution, and errors and omissions and clearance matters.  He also represents both lenders (both institutional and non-institutional) active in the entertainment industry, advising them on film and television financing transactions, including tax credit, pre-sales, debt, and gap financing. Mr. Mechanic provides outside general counsel to many of his entertainment industry clients, advising them on employment, regulatory, privacy, and corporate matters, among others.

Mr. Mechanic maintains an active interest in US-Canada cross-border matters, both in entertainment and general commercial matters.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, Montreal – Board of Trustees and Young Professionals Committee (formerly, Chair)