Guy Pratte
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Litigation: Administrative & Public Law
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About
Provided by Guy Pratte
Practice Areas
One of the most regular advocates appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada, Guy is the only one who pleads in both French and English and argues common law and civil law cases. He also regularly appears before the Federal Courts of Canada, and the Superior courts and Appeal courts of Ontario and Québec.
Career
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers. President, Canadian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies. Director, The Advocates’ Society (2014-2021); President, The Advocates’ Society (2021). Former Chair and Director, Pro Bono Ontario (2016-2019). Guy has also taught at several universities, including University of Toronto (2012, 2014, 2017) and University of Ottawa (1990-1994).
Professional Memberships
Member of Ontario and Quebec Bars.
Publications
Since joining BLG, Guy has authored numerous articles, which may be found on his bio at https://www.blg.com/en/people/p/pratte-guy.
Chambers Review
Canada
Guy Pratte is a well-known litigator who is best recognised for his work in the public sphere. He handles cases relating to extradition proceedings, privacy issues and liability questions in the railway industry, among others. He splits his time between Borden Ladner Gervais's Toronto, Montréal and Ottawa offices.
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"He's a fabulous lawyer. Guy is phenomenal."
"He's a fabulous lawyer. Guy is phenomenal."
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