Department profile
Torys LLP

Constitutional Law

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Torys LLP

Rankings

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Constitutional Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Torys' constitutional law practice represents an impressive array of corporate, government and First Nation clients in complex and high-profile constitutional disputes. The team is particularly noted for its work on Section 35 matters, Charter-protected religious freedom issues and regulatory compliance questions involving the constitutional application and validity of legislation.

Work Highlights

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  • Torys continued to act as an intervenor for the University of Ottawa Public Law Centre and the Constitutional Law Initiative in a judicial review directed against the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice for allegedly failing to appoint judges with sufficient speed.

Strengths

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  • The firm brings a high-academic-IQ approach to law. When what you need is high-quality legal advice, you absolutely go to Torys.

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  • The firm has a highly competent general litigation practice with expertise in public law matters, especially in administrative law.

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  • Torys is absolutely fantastic on appellate advocacy and administrative law. The legal advice, guidance and advocacy that the firm provide are very impressive.

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  • Torys is very responsive, smart and does a great job of understanding our unique organisation.

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  • Torys is amazing on complex constitutional issues. The group is very supportive and generous with its resources and it cares a lot about the quality of its work.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Andrew E Bernstein
    Band 1Andrew E Bernstein

    Andrew E Bernstein

    Andrew Bernstein is a constitutional litigator who frequently handles major Charter and public law matters. His practice spans rights-based claims, including Section 7 and 15 challenges, peaceful protest issues and broader constitutional disputes.

    • Andrew is an incredibly bright guy with a really strong advocacy style.

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  • Band 1Jeremy Opolsky
    Band 1Jeremy Opolsky

    Jeremy Opolsky

    Simon Bouthillier is an accomplished litigator with expertise in complex civil and commercial disputes, class actions and regulatory matters. He is particularly noted for his appellate and constitutional law practice, regularly representing clients in significant cases before the Supreme Court of Canada and other appellate courts.

    • He comes up with the most intellectual, legally sophisticated approach to managing complex legal disputes.

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  • Associates to watchJon Silver
    Associates to watchJon Silver

    Jon Silver

    Jon Silver is a talented public law litigator who advises clients on constitutional, administrative and regulatory disputes. He is particularly noted for his experience in judicial reviews and constitutional law matters, regularly representing both public and private-sector clients before courts and administrative tribunals.

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