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Circle Barristers is a litigation boutique specializing in administrative law, constitutional law, and class actions.
We are leaders in cases where these practice areas intersect. 

We believe in using law to achieve social justice and advance the public interest. We help our clients come full circle while pushing legal boundaries through thoughtful, creative arguments.

We have appeared before courts across Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, Ontario Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Appeal, and British Columbia Court of Appeal. We also have experience with public inquiries and arbitrations.

Circle Barristers is ranked in Chambers and Partners (Canada Guide 2026) – Litigation: Administration and Public Law.

Our clients include:

  • Private Individuals

  • Corporations

  • Politicians

  • Canadian and Foreign Governments

  • Industry Trade Associations

  • NGOs

  • Public Sector Agencies

We often collaborate with other law firms.

  • "Circle Barristers has a unique case load in Canada as the clear leader among litigation boutiques for constitutional litigation."

    —chambers canada 2027

  • "Circle Barristers has an unparalleled understanding of Canadian constitutional law. The firm is creative, thinks outside the box and leans on impressive familiarity with constitutional jurisprudence and literature to develop unique and persuasive arguments."

    —Chambers Canada 2027

  • "Circle Barristers has an amazing depth of knowledge regarding administrative and public law. Their analysis of legal issues is extremely thorough and they bring to bear a wealth of resources to craft compelling legal positions."

    —Chambers Canada 2027

  • "Circle Barristers provides outstanding, excellent legal service and outstanding, excellent written and oral advocacy."

    —Chambers Canada 2027

  • "Circle Barristers offers excellent advocacy. It is a dynamic and flexible firm, whilst being leading experts."

    —Chambers Canada 2027

  • "The methodical way that the team frames litigation and supports with strong factual evidence is excellent. The firm is always responsive to inquiries and keeps us apprised of developments."

    —Chambers Canada 2027

  • "The group handles interesting and significant cases, with an impressive success rate."

    —Chambers Canada 2027

  • "The firm's service and responsiveness is excellent."

    —Chambers Canada 2027

  • "The firm provides outstanding legal service and is excellent in both written and oral advocacy."

    —Chambers Canada 2027

  • "The team is always available and very careful in explaining the approach to be taken."

    —Chambers Canada 2027

  • “The team has an excellent track record on important public interest cases.”

    —Chambers Canada 2026

  • “The team is sophisticated in its analysis.”

    —Chambers Canada 2026

  • “Circle Barristers is highly innovative and creative.”

    —Chambers Canada 2026

  • “Circle Barristers has very strong experience and deep knowledge of public law.”

    —Chambers Canada 2026

CONTACT US

Circle Barristers
180 John Street
Toronto ON Canada M5T 1X5
info@circlebarristers.com

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