Philippe Frère
Practice Expertise
- Government Affairs and Public Law Litigation
- Professional Liability
- Mining Law
- Corporate and Business Integrity
Areas of Practice
- Government Affairs and Public Law Litigation
- Professional Liability
- Mining Law
- Corporate and Business Integrity
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Profile
Partner
Philippe Frère practices primarily in the areas of administrative and regulatory disputes.
Over the years, he has acquired considerable experience in every aspect of administrative and regulatory law, with a focus on regulatory bodies.
Philippe Frère practices primarily in the areas of administrative and regulatory disputes.
Over the years, he has acquired considerable experience in every aspect of administrative and regulatory law, with a focus on regulatory bodies.
Languages
French, English
Education
LL.B., Université de Montréal, 1983
Areas of Practice
- Government Affairs and Public Law Litigation
- Professional Liability
- Mining Law
- Corporate and Business Integrity
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Best Lawyers 2021
Best Lawyers 2022
Best Lawyers 2024
Best Lawyers 2026
Best Lawyers 2027
Additional Information
Canadian Bar Association
Professional Activities and Experience
He regularly provides legal advice to a number of private and public sector clients, including professional orders, on administrative law, legislative drafting, constitutional law, judicial review and injunctions.
Mr. Frère frequently acts in professional law and regulation of financial market participants, both before the AMF and the IIROC as well as other self-regulatory bodies, in investigations and disputes, before the criminal courts and disciplinary and administrative tribunals, such as the Tribunal administratif des marchés financiers (formerly the BDRVM), hearing panels, and discipline committees.
In statutory penal law, he spearheaded many files on establishing appropriate investigative procedures, obtaining, executing, or contesting search warrants, drafting indictments and representation before both the trial and appellate courts.
A seasoned litigator, he regularly pleads before all the judicial courts and a good number of administrative tribunals.
Best Lawyers 2021
Best Lawyers 2022
Best Lawyers 2024
Best Lawyers 2026
Best Lawyers 2027
Additional Information
Canadian Bar Association
Professional Activities and Experience
He regularly provides legal advice to a number of private and public sector clients, including professional orders, on administrative law, legislative drafting, constitutional law, judicial review and injunctions.
Mr. Frère frequently acts in professional law and regulation of financial market participants, both before the AMF and the IIROC as well as other self-regulatory bodies, in investigations and disputes, before the criminal courts and disciplinary and administrative tribunals, such as the Tribunal administratif des marchés financiers (formerly the BDRVM), hearing panels, and discipline committees.
In statutory penal law, he spearheaded many files on establishing appropriate investigative procedures, obtaining, executing, or contesting search warrants, drafting indictments and representation before both the trial and appellate courts.
A seasoned litigator, he regularly pleads before all the judicial courts and a good number of administrative tribunals.
Articles
English title
The Commission des relations du travail: A New Beginning!
Compulsory deduction of drug insurance premiums: a new obligation for employers
The Commission des relations du travail: A New Beginning!
Compulsory deduction of drug insurance premiums: a new obligation for employers
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