LAWYER PROFILE

Guy J. Pratte

Canada 2027

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: Administrative & Public Law

Ontario

8 years ranked

Constitutional Law

Nationwide - Canada

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

One of the most regular advocates appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada, Guy is the only one who pleads in both French and English and argues common law and civil law cases. He also regularly appears before the Federal Courts of Canada, and the Superior courts and Appeal courts of Ontario and Québec.

Career

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers. President, Canadian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies. Director, The Advocates’ Society (2014-2021); President, The Advocates’ Society (2021). Former Chair and Director, Pro Bono Ontario (2016-2019). Guy has also taught at several universities, including University of Toronto (2012, 2014, 2017) and University of Ottawa (1990-1994).

Professional Memberships

Member of Ontario and Quebec Bars.

Publications

Since joining BLG, Guy has authored numerous articles, which may be found on his bio at https://www.blg.com/en/people/p/pratte-guy.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Administrative & Public Law - Ontario

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Guy Pratte is a well-known litigator who is best recognised for his work in the public sphere. He handles cases relating to extradition proceedings, privacy issues and liability questions in the railway industry, among others. He splits his time between Borden Ladner Gervais's Toronto, Montréal and Ottawa offices.

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Constitutional Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Guy Pratte is a frequent Supreme Court of Canada advocate, particularly noted for his expertise in high-profile public law disputes concerning Charter rights, federalism and administrative law. He is based in Montréal.

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