Since his call to the Bar in 1999, Barrie has focused his practice in the areas of sports and entertainment law with an emphasis on the latter.

As a lawyer, Barrie has counseled producers, directors, writers and actors from across Canada on a wide variety of entertainment law matters. As one of Canada’s most successful film and television producers and writers (Trailer Park Boys), Barrie’s extensive knowledge of both the legal and production sides of the entertainment industry is invaluable in helping clients achieve their goals.

Barrie has produced several award-winning sports programs, including three hockey documentaries and the four-hour drama for CBC-TV, Canada Russia ’72. Producing these programs helped develop Barrie’s interest in sports law and provided him with access to key decision-makers in the professional sports arena.

Barrie’s achievements have been recognized both domestically and abroad. He was a co-recipient of the inaugural Atlantic Film Festival/CBC Award for Contribution to the Industry and most recently, was chosen as a member of the Canadian delegation to attend the San Sebastian International Film Festival.

Barrie is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and has lectured on entertainment law issues at Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law.

Year of Call

Nova Scotia, 1999 Law School

LL.B., Dalhousie University, 1998 Education

B.P.R., Mount Saint Vincent University, 1985

Diploma in Theatre, Drama Studio London, 1976



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