Best Lawyers in Canada for Administrative and Public Law
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Pierre Bienvenu, Ad. E. is a disputes lawyer with more than 35 years’ experience in international commercial arbitration, corporate and commercial litigation, and constitutional law. He has acted as counsel or served as arbitrator in international arbitrations involving disputes in energy, transportation, telecommunications, mergers and acquisitions, construction, pharmaceuticals, international distribution and joint ventures, and foreign investment. A former co-chair of the IBA’s...
Kateri-Anne Grenier has leading expertise in the areas of commercial litigation, more specifically contracts, construction contracts and liability. Kateri-Anne also has in-depth knowledge of issues related to access to information (federal and provincial law), privacy law and the protection of personal information. She has assisted clients in responding to multi-jurisdictional data breaches involving personal information and employee personal information, including: review of disclosure oblig...
Philip Abbink, Hons BA, MA, JD, practices in the areas of professional regulation and labour law, primarily providing advocacy for health care professionals in grievance arbitrations and at professional Colleges. He also represents employees in investigations, quasi-criminal regulatory proceedings and at Coroners' Inquests. Philip is also the Co-managing Partner at Cavalluzzo. After earning a JD and a MA in International Relations from the University of Toronto, Phil articled at Cavalluzzo. D...
Marie-Pier Cloutier has vast experience in civil, commercial and administrative litigation obtained over the course of ten years in high-profile and large-scale cases before trial and appeal courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. https://woods.qc.ca/en/team/marie-pier-cloutier
Lily Harmer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Labour and Employment Law. Lily, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Colin is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution. Although Colin has experience across many practice areas, his focus is on assisting clients who are in need of litigation and dispute resolution in the areas of professional negligence, construction law, commercial litigation, employment and administrative law. Colin was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2011, the Saskatchewan Bar in 2018, and joined McKercher LLP in June 2018. Colin was i...
Laura Warner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Laura, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jennifer is a partner at Roper Greyell where she advises employers in all areas of labour, employment, and human rights law. Jennifer provides strategic advice regarding the management of workplace legal issues in both unionized and non-unionized environments. Jennifer’s clients include school boards, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, health authorities, retailers, and other private corporations. Clients can draw from Jennifer’s depth of experience. She has managed case...
As a Certified Specialist in Municipal Law (Local Government/Land Use Planning and Development) and original member of the Law Society’s Municipal Law Specialty Committee, Steve O’Melia specializes in municipal, planning/development, and expropriation law. Since returning to private practice in 2003 his clients have included developers, landowners and more than 50 municipalities, school boards, and conservation authorities. Steve’s decade of experience as an in-house municip...
Joey maintains a broad practice in civil litigation, acting in matters involving corporate commercial disputes, professional liability, securities litigation, internal investigations, and administrative law. She has represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario, as well as at arbitration and before various administrative tribunals. No matter the client, subject matter, or stage of litigation, Joey harnesses her strategic mind, rigorous analysis, and exceptional aptitude for crafting c...
Michelle’s practice is focused on regulatory, administrative and public law litigation, with an emphasis on environmental, Indigenous, public utility, and health and safety matters. Michelle regularly assists clients in both judicial and tribunal proceedings. Michelle has experience in all levels of court in British Columbia, both levels of the Federal Court, various administrative tribunal, and arbitrations. Michelle also advise clients on provincial and federal regulatory regimes, ass...
Geetha Philipupillai practices in the areas of employment law, civil litigation and class actions. She believes the law is a tool to advance social justice and the interests of workers, and brings that commitment to her legal practice. Geetha advises employees regarding wrongful dismissals, constructive dismissals, and workplace discrimination and accommodation. She also assists employees by negotiating employment contracts and severance packages, and defends workers’ rights in courtroo...
Emma Gardiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Emma, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emma is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Louis Century loves litigating for all the right reasons. He is a tenacious advocate for his clients and a strong believer in pursuing social and economic justice in the courts. First and foremost, Louis is an advocate for workers. He represents employees who have lost their jobs or faced discrimination in the workplace. He also represents large groups of employees seeking unpaid overtime and other compensation in class action lawsuits. As part of his diverse litigation practice, Louis also r...
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