Regulatory Offences

Increasing government regulation of business and industry has created a complex environment of ever-changing rules and regulations that can be difficult to keep abreast of. With experience that extends from regulatory offences involving occupational health and safety, taxation, environmental protection, customs and excise, unfair competition, and wildlife, to the most serious criminal charges, our team can provide strategic advice to help ensure compliance or assist when an organization, its officers or directors become the subject of an investigation or charge.

Recognizing that regulatory, quasi-criminal or criminal charges, or even the threat of such charges, can be devastating to any organization, our lawyers provide prompt and sound counsel from the onset of an investigation or incident. We know the importance of dealing with sensitive matters in a timely and discrete manner and work diligently to help clients avoid the cost and stigma of a protracted investigation and hearing process. Where a hearing or trial is required, our experienced trial lawyers provide practical advice and knowledgeable representation.

We also have extensive experience dealing with a broad range of regulatory agencies and tribunals. Our lawyers have appeared before commissions and tribunals dealing with issues as diverse as human rights, water quality safety, information and privacy, liquor and gaming, and insurance. Partners of our firm have also fulfilled leading roles as members of regulatory bodies and our lawyers have acted as legal counsel to certain tribunals and agencies.

Our clients include individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, governments and Crown corporations. Our services range from initial due diligence to assisting and structuring compliance-based transaction strategies and representing clients before administrative law decision-makers. MLT lawyers also frequently act as arbitrators and mediators, adding valuable experience for our clients from the adjudicator’s perspective.

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