Nelligan O'Brien Payne's Public Law Practice Group represents a broad range of domestic and foreign businesses and non-profit organizations. We assist these clients in their dealings with federal, provincial and municipal governments.

Effectively representing our clients involves more than knowing applicable laws and formal advocacy. It also requires an understanding of how government works; sensitivity to the political, economic, social and historical context in which government departments and agencies make decisions; and the ability to build professional relationships based on trust and mutual respect. In order to maximize the value of our services, we work to develop in-depth insight into the industries in which our clients operate, as well as their specific business and organizational objectives.

Our lawyers have extensive experience appearing before the courts, tribunals, boards, agencies, government departments, and legislative committees. Our advocacy work is supported by strong research capabilities and by the complementary know-how of other lawyers in the firm.

Given the significance of technology in our society, we are also well placed to serve the regulatory requirements of our technology clients. For example, a number of our lawyers have a dynamic communications law practice. This practice collectively spans more than 40 years of active involvement in the communications industry. These lawyers have participated in the landmark cases and legislative reform processes that have defined the current regulatory environment for the communications industry.

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