Best Lawyers in Canada for Administrative and Public Law

Biography Julia Webster is a disputes and international trade lawyer. She advises companies on trade remedies, free trade agreements, blocking measures, customs compliance, anti-corruption laws, economic sanctions, AML compliance, supply chain ethics, and cross-border M&A. Practice Focus Julia is a tested advocate and has significant commercial and trade litigation experience. She has appeared before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal...

Glynnis Hawe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Labour and Employment Law. Glynnis, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Glynnis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly's practice covers all aspects of civil and commercial litigation, with a particular interest in appeals and commercial arbitration. Prior to joining us, he clerked for the Honourable Clément Gascon of the Supreme Court of Canada. He has acted on behalf of many clients in various areas of law, including construction law and class actions. In that regard, he has acted for the City of Gatineau in connection with two class actions arising from studen...

Kelly Hayden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Medical Negligence. Kelly, 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 Kelly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Neil Abraham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Neil, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Neil is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julia Roos maintains a general civil litigation practice with a focus on commercial and administrative law. She has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia. Julia received her JD in 2015 from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. During law school, she participated in competitive moots and was managing editor of the Canadian Journal of Comparative and Contemporary Law. Julia summered and articled at the firm before clerking for the Honourable Justice Robert Barnes at the...

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...

François is experienced in all aspects of civil and constitutional litigation, from contractual advice to clients and negotiations with opposing counsel, to motion practice, discovery and trial. In recent years, he conducted with success several injunctions, trials and appeals in construction and environmental law, shareholder disputes, contracts with public bodies and constitutional challenges based on the Quebec and Canadian Charters of Rights and Freedoms . François joined IM...

Nicole C. Gilewicz is developing a diverse practice in criminal, civil and administrative litigation with a focus on forestry. Nicole was born and raised in Saskatchewan and obtained her juris doctor from the University of British Columbia. During law school, Nicole worked extensively with the UBC Innocence Project and interned with the Provincial Court of British Columbia. Before joining Hunter Litigation Chambers, Nicole articled at an international law firm in Vancouver and clerked at the ...

Mouna's practice focuses on commercial litigation, class actions, and extraordinary remedies such as injunctions and Mareva or Anton Piller orders. She is involved in several fraud-related matters, notably in the context of public contracts, and has developed substantial experience in shareholder litigation. Mouna has strong advocacy experience, including appearances before the Québec Court of Appeal, and has taken part in lengthy trials. Mouna joined IMK in 2017 after practicing for o...

Phil has a broad litigation practice with experience in corporate and commercial litigation, including multijurisdictional litigation, shareholder disputes, insolvency, regulatory matters, and arbitrations. Phil has counselled clients across a wide range of industries, including retail, real estate, energy, insurance, financial services, and telecommunications. Phil has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court and Court of Appeal, the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench, the Federal Court...

Fraser Harland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Fraser, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fraser is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kyle Thompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law and Securities Law. Kyle, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert maintains a broad litigation practice focused on commercial disputes, securities litigation, employment claims, and public law matters. He has acted as lead counsel at all levels of court in Ontario, as well as at the Capital Markets Tribunal. Robert’s passion for sport has developed into an active sports law practice, representing athletes and organizations in sports disputes, as well as acting as investigator, mediator, and arbitrator for a number of National Sport Organization...

Aubin Calvert’s practice is focused on administrative and constitutional law. She received her a JD from the Peter A. Allard School of Law in 2016, where she now teaches conflict of laws as an adjunct professor. Aubin served as a law clerk to Chief Justice Richard Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada before starting as an associate at Hunter Litigation Chambers in 2018. She is the regional session coordinator for the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute and a frequent contributor to contin...

Douglas Montgomery is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Douglas, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.