Appellate Law

Appellate Law

Appealing Advocacy that Succeeds at Canada’s Highest Courts

Whether you won or lost in the lower court, the appeal is a whole new ball game – one where Miller Thomson’s seasoned and strategic litigators excel.  

Our Appellate Law Group is highly skilled in challenging or defending an administrative or judicial ruling, by leveraging our unique depth of experience, technical know-how and courtroom credibility.

Speaking the Language of Appeals 

Our Appellate Law Group is highly skilled in the distinctive style of appellate advocacy, delivering persuasive written and oral arguments on the targeted narrow issues that determine the appeal’s outcome. 

Balanced Team, Value-Added Service 

Miller Thomson’s diverse appellate team blends professionals with complementary skills and expertise, giving Canadian and multinational companies an edge in appeals, no matter the nature of their business or the subject matter of their appeal.  

Our seasoned counsel – whose deep insights and proven track records of success command the respect of courts nationwide – are backed by rising stars in the field of appellate advocacy. Together, they deliver effective and cost-efficient solutions of unmatched quality.   

Whatever their vintage, our professionals share an exceptional talent for legal analysis, quickly digesting and distilling large volumes of complex material to identify they key issues and arguments that will form the basis of a wining appellate strategy.  

Collaborative Counsel, Nationwide Integration   

Our team frequently coordinates with in-house and trial counsel to advise on appeal matters, bringing a fresh set of eyes to proceedings, before adjusting and sharpening the case ahead of its review by an appellate panel.  

With 10 offices located in five provinces – including Quebec – and a distinctly Canadian focus, Miller Thomson is well positioned to assist corporations, industry associations, non-profits and individuals with their appeals across the country. The Appellate Law Group also leverages the firm’s full-service structure, drawing on its cross-practice expertise to provide tailored support that responds to the individual needs of clients. 

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