Trusted Government and Public Sector Legal Counsel
Ghahhary Thomas LLP has significant experience in public law, representing government departments, public organizations, regulatory bodies, corporate entities, and individuals in high stakes matters. We are seasoned government and public sector lawyers and public law lawyers who provide strategic advice and effective advocacy on complex legal issues that shape public decision-making and institutional authority.
The firm’s extensive public law expertise is grounded in its experience representing leading institutions before various courts and tribunals, and is further strengthened by its knowledge of regulatory, corporate, civil, and administrative law.
Public Law Advisory and Representation
As public law lawyers, we advise clients on:
- Administrative law and judicial review
- Statutory interpretation and delegated authority
- Public accountability and compliance with legal mandates
- Principles of good governance and procedural fairness
- Policy design and regulatory implementation
- Administrative regulatory decision challenges
- Public policy governance legislation
We help clients understand the legal parameters within which governments and public bodies must operate and assist them in navigating challenges when decisions are contested.
Government Litigation Counsel
Our team acts as government litigation lawyers in court proceedings involving government powers and public responsibilities. We defend and advance public bodies’ interests in:
- Judicial reviews and statutory appeals
- Constitutional and administrative law disputes
- Emergency motions and injunctions
- Intergovernmental and regulatory disputes
We begin every matter with a disciplined assessment of legal authority, risk, and the broader implications of public law challenges.
Practical Counsel for Public Sector Institutions
Public institutions operate within complex statutory frameworks. We provide ongoing public sector legal counsel to:
- Government ministries and agencies
- Regulatory authorities
- Commissions and tribunals
- Public health and education bodies
- Crown corporations and commissions
Our advice is practical and aligned with operational priorities. We work closely with in-house counsel and senior leadership to ensure decisions are legally sound and strategically optimized.
Strategic Support Across High Profile Matters
Public law disputes often involve public scrutiny and political sensitivity. Our lawyers provide counsel that accounts for:
- Institutional risk assessment
- Document strategy and legal privilege
- Coordination with communications teams
- Parallel regulatory or civil exposure
We offer clear and responsive guidance in matters that have broad public impact.
Why Clients Choose Ghahhary Thomas LLP
Clients engage our government and public sector lawyers because we deliver:
- Direct, practical legal advice rooted in deep public law experience
- Strong advocacy in complex public law litigation
- Strategic thinking that balances legal risk with public accountability
- Clear communication tailored to government decision-makers
Our work helps clients manage legal exposure while safeguarding their authority and mandate. Our firm is ranked as a Recommended Firm by Benchmark Litigation Canada, and our partner Leila Ghahhary is recognized as a leading lawyer for Litigation: Administrative & Public Law by Chambers Canada.
Both our partners have achieved the distinction of appointment to the UK Attorney General’s elite Civil Panel of Counsel, regularly representing and advising a variety of government departments on public law matters. In addition, Leila Ghahhary has been appointed to the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel of Counsel, providing advice and representation to the Commission on matters relating to equality, public, and human rights law. Leila Ghahhary is also a member of the UK Attorney General’s Public International Law Panel of Counsel.
Speak with a Public Law Lawyer
If your department, agency, or institution requires advice or representation in a public law matter, contact Ghahhary Thomas LLP to speak with experienced public law lawyers and government litigation lawyers.
Early, strategic guidance can help protect institutional authority and reduce legal risk.
