Strategic Counsel for a Regulated World

Regulatory, administrative and consumer protection counsel across Ontario — built on two decades inside the Government of Ontario

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I know how Ontario’s government operates

For more than two decades I was Crown Counsel with the Government of Ontario, advising the regulators and helping build the frameworks they enforce. I now use that experience on your side of the table.

I understand the intricacies

Regulations are written to be precise, not readable. I unpack what the rules actually require and who enforces them — whether you are a business caught in red tape or an individual up against an institution.

I give you counsel you can act on

You get a direct answer and a clear path forward, not a memo that hedges every position. I work quickly and affordably so you can get back to running your business or your life.

Legal problems are stressful because the stakes are high and the path is unclear. My job is to make the path clear, then walk it with you.

That starts with knowing how the other side thinks — the regulator, the agency, the tribunal, and what each of them is actually worried about.

I simplify. Legal language hides more than it explains. I break the problem into plain terms, tell you what your options are, and what each one will cost you.

I prepare. Strategy comes from the details — the statute, the regulator, the history, the other side’s incentives. I do that work before advising you, not after.

I deliver. The point is the outcome. Every step is aimed at resolving your matter, not extending it.

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Cowan & Carter

Regulatory Advice

Ontario’s regulatory environment is complex and unforgiving. I help businesses understand their obligations, stay compliant, and avoid the disputes that come from getting it wrong.

Stay compliant — let’s talk.

Business Disputes

Disputes cost time, money, and focus. I move fast — negotiation first, litigation when necessary. I have resolved conflicts involving employers, banks, lenders, and vendors.

Resolve your dispute — talk to me.

Advocacy

Sometimes the system needs to be pushed. I advocate before regulators, tribunals, and courts on behalf of Ontario businesses and individuals who need someone in their corner.

Get someone in your corner.

Not-for-Profit & Government Funding

Not-for-profits operate under tight governance requirements and complex funding conditions. I help Ontario NFPs stay compliant, protect their funding, and resolve disputes with government agencies.

See how I help not-for-profits.