The presumption of innocence is essential in a society committed to fairness and social justice.

- Chief Justice Brian Dickson (R. v. Oakes)

The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the importance of this guiding principle.  The presumption of innocence protects the fundamental liberty and human dignity of any person accused by the state of criminal conduct.

Guided by the fact that our clients cannot know justice unless we know the law, our areas of practice include a broad spectrum of advice, trial advocacy and appellate representation in the following practice areas:

• Criminal Code offences
• Federal and provincial regulatory offences
• Constitutional litigation under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Cross-border investigations and prosecutions
  
• Extradition and mutual legal assistance issues
• Legal advice to corporate boards and executives
• Representation at public inquiries, commissions and coroners’ inquests
• International criminal courts and investigations
• Police services issues, special investigation units and related investigations
• Legal advice and education for government officials and agencies