Department profile
Circle Barristers

Constitutional Law

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Circle Barristers

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Constitutional Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Circle Barristers is an expert constitutional litigation boutique recognised for its expertise in Charter challenges and public law disputes across multiple disciplines. The team is particularly noted for rights-based litigation involving government action, regularly handling complex constitutional challenges concerning immigration, education, human rights and taxation legislation.

Work Highlights

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  • Circle Barristers continued to represent the Canadian Constitution Foundation in challenging the legality and constitutionality of the public order emergency declared in February 2022 by the Federal Cabinet under the Emergencies Act in response to truck convoy protests in Ottawa and at border crossings.

Strengths

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  • The group handles interesting and significant cases, with an impressive success rate.

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  • The team is always available and very careful in explaining the approach to be taken.

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  • The firm provides outstanding legal service and is excellent in both written and oral advocacy.

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  • Circle Barristers has an unparalleled understanding of Canadian constitutional law. The firm is creative, thinks outside the box and leans on impressive familiarity with constitutional jurisprudence and literature to develop unique and persuasive arguments.

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  • Circle Barristers has a unique case load in Canada as the clear leader among litigation boutiques for constitutional litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mani Kakkar
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    Mani Kakkar

    Mani Kakkar is recognised for her constitutional law practice, with particular strength in charter challenges, class actions and judicial reviews. She is based in the firm's Toronto office.

    • Mani is incredibly smart and comes up with great legal arguments.

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    • Mani Kakkar is doing a stellar job.

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    • Mani is very intelligent, yet humble and professional.

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    • Mani is really approachable, friendly and knowledgeable, and her deep commitment to public interest and her clients makes her stand out.

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    • She is a star. She's bright, strategic and very personable.

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  • Band 1Sujit Choudhry
    Band 1Sujit Choudhry

    Sujit Choudhry

    Sujit Choudhry is a leading constitutional and public law litigator of the Canadian Bar. He has deep expertise in Charter challenges, judicial reviews and rights-based class actions.

    • He is a visionary. He's also easy to work with and open-minded, tenacious and rigorous, with the utmost character.

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    • Sujit has a brilliant legal mind. He's adept at litigation strategy and offers exceptional client service and an intuitive understanding of the client position.

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    • Sujit Choudhry is a truly outstanding barrister. He has exceptional experience, a brilliant mind and delivers in the courtroom.

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    • He is absolutely stunningly outstanding, with a real commitment to me as a client.

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    • Sujit Choudhry is imaginative and creative. He's a deep thinker.

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