Public Law deals with the relationship between the state and the individual or body corporate. It differs from most private law matters, because of the constitutional or statutory framework affecting that relationship. If you have an administrative or constitutional law problem, you are facing criminal or regulatory charges, or you need advice on how to work with government, you can turn to McInnes Cooper.
You can’t match the resources the state can mobilize so it’s essential to understand your rights and the rules that govern the behaviour of government or bureaucracy. We have lawyers with a unique blend of experience to help you through the most difficult problems. We combine in-depth understanding of government and administrative processes with a thorough knowledge of business and commercial realities in Atlantic Canada. Our ability to mobilize the resources you need across this region is unequalled. Whether your issue is government procurement, natural resource rights, energy or environmental regulation, tax issues, municipal or aboriginal law, judicial review of administrative action, statutory appeals, representation at public inquiries or royal commissions, constitutional and Charter of Rights litigation or government relations, we can help.
Jul 28, 2017
All stakeholders in any major project development already know that adequate consultation before - rather than after - a project is approved is…
May 26, 2017
On May 19, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada agreed to hear the appeal of the Federal Court of Appeal’s 2016 decision in Canada v Mikisew Cree…
Apr 20, 2017
On April 13, 2017, Canada’s federal government introduced legislation that, if passed into law, will legalize recreational cannabis in Canada.…
Mar 31, 2017
Please join us in thanking McInnes Cooper’s David Fraser and six complainants for their commitment to equal access to justice for all. On…
Dec 19, 2016
On December 14, 2016, Bill 46 and the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Procurement Act became law. The new Act isn’t yet in effect, however,…
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