Administrative Law

When your business decisions are subject to the authority of a public agency or an administrative court, the issues are rarely easy. Whether you are a public agency called upon to defend a decision or an administrative process, or an organization affected by one of these provisions, our attorneys are attentive to your specific circumstances. We rely on our in-depth knowledge of public law and the available legal remedies to support you, whether you’re challenging a decision, obtaining a permit, enforcing your rights, or defending your organization’s rights and the decisions it has made. 

Rather than leaving you to navigate a complex legal landscape on your own, we guide you with an approach tailored to your specific situation. This allows you to focus on what matters most: your business. 

Our Legal Services in Administrative Law 

Our team advises administrative, public, and quasi-public organizations; decision-making bodies; as well as businesses from various sectors, educational institutions, professional associations, and First Nations. Our services are also retained by government agencies in the application of their legislative and regulatory frameworks. 

Our litigators regularly appear before the courts of common law, both at the trial level and on appeal, in the context of judicial review proceedings. A decision that is challenged improperly or after the deadline may result in a permanent loss of the right to appeal. A motion for judicial review may cause implications for the operations of administrative bodies. Acting in a timely manner and with the right strategy makes all the difference. 

Our legal services in administrative law include, in particular: 

Permits, Authorizations & Regulations 

• Applications for government permits, licenses, and authorizations 
• Compliance with laws and regulations applicable to public and quasi-public entities 
• Representation before government departments and regulatory agencies 

Legal Actions & Challenges 

• Judicial review proceedings 
• Proceedings before administrative tribunals, at the trial level and on appeal 
• Challenges to Regulatory or Disciplinary Decisions 
• Commissions of Inquiry 

Relations with the Government 

• Contracts and Agreements with Public Entities 

Choosing Stein Monast means: 

Partnering with professionals who understand both the inner workings of the administrative system and the practical realities of your organization. 

Our expertise in administrative law seeks several areas of law, including labor law, litigation, real estate law (property assessment and depossession), insurance law, corporate and commercial law, transportation law, financial services, Indigenous law, disciplinary law, and judicial ethics. 

These areas of expertise are also recognized by Best Law Firms Canada, which ranks Stein Monast among the country’s top law firms in administrative and public law.