We help lawyers and their clients with appeals.
SCC Agents.
Don’t be caught off guard by the Supreme Court of Canada’s short timelines and special rules. As your Ottawa agent, we take care of technical review, hard copy and electronic production, corresponding with the Registrar, service and filing, and advising on the Court’s unique practices. Whether you are filing an application for leave to appeal, looking to intervene, or preparing responding appeal materials, we can help. Read more about the importance of having an SCC agent.
New Rules
As of January 15, 2019, new amendments to the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada are in force. An SCC agent will make sure your materials are compliant.
Production
24 & 1. That’s the number of printed and electronic copies of your factum you’ll need to file at the SCC. We’ll make your documents look great and handle all the printing, serving, and filing.
Written Submissions.
We ghostwrite factums and memorandums of argument at all court levels. A fresh perspective is often what is needed to avoid rearguing your trial. We work with clients to craft the most persuasive and strategic arguments geared towards appellate judges. Read more about written advocacy strategy.
Factual to Persuasive
The starting point is that the trial judge got it right. We can help you craft persuasive arguments to either cut through the deference or deter a reviewing court from interfering.
Latest Precedents
We closely track the law at the Supreme Court of Canada and have access to the latest appeal factums and leave memorandums.
Research and Opinions.
Make an informed decision about the next step in your case with an opinion on its strengths and weaknesses. If you’re already preparing for a trial or appeal, we’ll ensure you have the latest legal research.
We also offer clients authoritative opinions researched and authored by lawyers with public recognition and years of experience. Our clients range from lawyers requiring an expert opinion on a specific legal question, to private and public organizations seeking a broader legal analysis.
Courts of Appeal.
Whether it’s an appeal at the Supreme Court or before a lower court of appeal, we work with clients and their lawyers to put their best case forward. For appellants, we help identify the strongest grounds of appeal. For respondents, we dissect appeal submissions and identify weaknesses. We also prepare all necessary appeal materials and make oral submissions.
Expertise
We’ve been involved as either agent or counsel in thousands of SCC matters. Below are the most recent.
Nova Scotia (Attorney General) v. Judges of the Provincial Court and Family Court of Nova Scotia, 2020 SCC 21 (38459)
Constitutional law — judicial remuneration
British Columbia (Attorney General) v. Provincial Court Judges’ Association of British Columbia, 2020 SCC 20 (38381)
Constitutional law — judicial independence
Ward v. Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (Gabriel et autres), 2019 QCCA 2042 (39041)
Human rights — Right to equality
Atlantic Lottery Corp. Inc. v. Babstock, 2020 SCC 19 (38521)
Class Actions — certification
Champion Products Corp. c. Intact Insurance Company, 2020 ONCA 111 (39126)
Contracts — insurance
Kazman v. R., 2020 ONCA 22 (39077)
Canadian charter (criminal) — right to be tried within a reasonable time
J.M. v. I.L., 2020 NBCA 14 (39167)
Family law — custody
Quantiam Technologies Inc. v. Aubin, 2020 ABCA 13 (39037) (39038)
Commercial law — corporations
Schellenberg v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, 2020 BCCA 22 (39089)
Contracts — insurance