Best Lawyers in Canada for Administrative and Public Law

As a member of the administrative law team, Raymond Doray heads the information law practice and, more particularly, is involved in issues pertaining to access to information, privacy and defamation, as well as the application of the Canadian and Quebec charters of rights and freedoms. He is also specialized in constitutional law. Over the past few years, Mr. Doray has represented many public, private and media organizations before the courts in cases involving the confidentiality of document...

Kris Borg-Olivier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration. Kris, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard was called to the Bar in 1993, and has extensive experience in a broad range of litigation cases including; contract, shareholders, real estate, condominium, employment, construction, defamation and other disputes. Richard has also developed considerable experience in government litigation including: coroner’s inquests, licencing, general administrative, Indigenous and constitutional law. In addition to extensive trial experience, Richard appears regularly in appeal courts and h...

Glenn now practices in the areas of administrative law and civil litigation, focusing on corporate, commercial and contract litigation (including corporate and securities disputes, oil and gas litigation, contract disputes, commercial landlord and tenant disputes, land disputes, employment litigation and debt collection), wills and estates litigation, Securities Act and Alberta Securities Commission proceedings, Judicial Review hearings, real estate litigation, serious personal injury, profes...

Judith Rae is a Partner at OKT committed to advancing Indigenous peoples’ goals. Her focus areas include governance, child welfare, health and education. She has also worked on protecting Indigenous lands and resources, developing Indigenous laws, constitutional and human rights, and a number of other strategic, negotiation & litigation matters. In addition to her legal background, Judith also has a Masters in Social Work and experience working with youth at risk. She offers inter-d...

Jean-Claude Killey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Jean-Claude, 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 Jean-Claude is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frédéric Côté is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Construction Law, Expropriation Law and Municipal Law. Frédéric, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frédéric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For over 30 years, trade unions have relied on Steven Barrett to represent their interests, and the interests of their members, in all types of legal proceedings. Grievance and interest arbitration, labour relations board applications, collective bargaining – Steven does it all and makes it look easy. That’s why a member of parliament once referred to Steven as “the Wayne Gretzky of labour law”. From protecting the scope of bargaining unit work, to challenging discipli...

Vincent Rochette is a meticulous and versatile litigator who manages major civil, commercial, administrative and constitutional disputes. His practice focuses primarily on class actions, complex commercial litigation as well as appeal proceedings, including before the Supreme Court of Canada. Practising out of our Montréal and Québec offices, Mr. Rochette represents a diversified clientele before all levels of courts and several administrative tribunals. Mr. Rochette is currentl...

Laurence Bich-Carrière practises in the Litigation Group. A member of the Quebec Bar and of the Law Society of Ontario, her practice is wide-ranging, and she provides services in areas that include class actions, municipal affairs, consumer protection, construction law, administrative law, and infrastructure. She represents a variety of clients before the court, particularly in appeal cases, and also advises clients on drafting and negotiating contracts and settlements and on risk mana...

Yannick Pomerleau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Municipal Law. Yannick, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yannick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Carlo carries a broad litigation practice with particular interests in corporate-commercial litigation and regulatory/public law. He has played pivotal roles in numerous significant litigation matters including a precedent-setting CRTC appeal, a First Nations historic Treaty claim and the largest contested merger in Canadian history. He has also served as counsel to clients across multiple industries including telecommunications, energy and real estate. John Carlo has appeared at all lev...

Sarah McCalla (she/her) is a member of our litigation and disputes team. Her practice focuses on commercial and administrative litigation, regional and local governance matters, expropriation proceedings, forestry issues, real estate disputes, and society-related litigation. She has assisted clients with submissions to various administrative bodies, as well as in mediations and arbitrations. She clerked at the Supreme Court of British Columbia and has appeared before all levels of court in Br...

Christophe Savoie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Labour and Employment Law. Christophe, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christophe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sari Feferman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Health Care Law. Sari, 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 Sari is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Olga has a general civil litigation practice with significant experience in all areas of public law, having acted for clients in a variety of administrative, regulatory, and constitutional law matters. She is also frequently involved in cases raising issues of Crown and foreign state immunity, acting on behalf of both private actors and public bodies. Part of Olga’s practice entails representing international clients in proceedings to recognize and enforce foreign judgments and arbitral...