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Administrative and Public Law<\/h1>\n\n\n

Empowering you through administrative law advocacy\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navigating the complex world of administrative law requires seasoned advocates who understand the intricacies of regulatory processes. At Miller Thomson, our team of experienced lawyers combines their years of advocacy and negotiation skills to provide comprehensive administrative law services. Whether you’re dealing with environmental regulations, health standards, or professional misconduct hearings, we have the expertise to guide you through every step of the process. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Industries we serve\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team represents professionals, regulatory tribunals, planning tribunals, and interveners from a variety of industries, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Environmental<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Utilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mining sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Oil and gas sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Land development\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Our services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We offer a full range of administrative law representation and services, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Judicial review applications and appeals <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Appearances before administrative tribunals <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Professional misconduct hearings <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Appeals of professional credentialing and privileging denials <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Negotiations with tribunal officials <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Submissions to governments regarding legislative changes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ethics filings and enforcement proceedings <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Trial and appellate court challenges <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Rulemaking and challenges to administrative rules <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Procurement issues, including protests of contract awards <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Open records and open meetings rulings <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Strategic planning <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      A trustworthy team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Our lawyers have acquired extensive experience in representation and intervention before the following administrative authorities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Provincial Environmental Appeal Boards <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ontario Land Tribunal <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Labour Relations Boards <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Utilities Commissions <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Energy Regulators <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Human Rights and Citizenship Commissions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        • Information and Privacy Commissioners <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Gaming and Liquor Commissions <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Natural Resources Conservation Board <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Workers\u2019 Compensation Boards <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Subdivision and Development Appeal Board <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Professional Misconduct Panels <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Awards and accolades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Recognized by Best Law Firms\u2122<\/sup> \u2013 Canada for Administrative and Public Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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