Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Administrative and Public Law
Michael Binetti, Managing Partner of the firm, brings a proven litigation background plus extensive experience in arguing both trials and appeals. He has demonstrated his strategic legal capability and expertise in wide-ranging areas of litigation. Michael’s peers and clients have commented that Michael is an “excellent and creative lawyer,” “finds unique solutions to complex problems,” and that “Michael gets it and knows how to win.” Michael represen...
Kyle Morrow maintains a broad public law practice, focused primarily on political law, anti-bribery and corruption law, and criminal and quasi-criminal law. Kyle advises clients on their compliance obligations at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government in the areas of lobbying, campaign finance, conflicts of interest, public sector ethics, public sector procurement, anti-bribery and corruption, whistleblowing, and access to information. He routinely assists clients in draf...
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.
Sonia Patel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Sonia, 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 Sonia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Charlotté Calon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Charlotté, 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 Charlotté 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...
Jean-Simon Schoenholz is a versatile litigator with a bilingual, bijural practice that covers all types of civil, commercial, regulatory, administrative and constitutional matters. Jean-Simon has significant experience before the Federal Courts, he regularly appears before all levels of court in Ontario and before the Supreme Court of Canada. Jean-Simon is also licensed in Québec. He regularly works on complex matters and frequently advises clients on issues of public, regulatory and a...
Daniel Rosenbluth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Daniel, 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 Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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...
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.
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...
Daniel Goudge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Daniel, 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 Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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...
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