Legal Support for Self-Regulating Professions
Our Professional Regulation Team has represented engineers, surveyors, and numerous medical and allied health professionals over the past decade. Our lawyers are also actively involved in matters related to our own Bar Society.
Clients depend on us for guidance on corporate governance, professional standards, discipline, and other legal issues impacting self-regulating professions.
Corporate Governance
We advise self-regulating professions on governance structures, board responsibilities, and regulatory compliance specific to professional bodies.
Professional Standards
We help professions develop and implement professional standards that protect the public while being fair to members. The Professional Regulation Team anticipates public policy issues and changing standards that are likely to affect these organizations and their members.
Discipline Matters
We advise professionals on conducting fair and effective discipline processes. We also act for individuals regarding disciplinary proceedings, protecting their professional standing and livelihood.
Members’ Rights
We represent individuals in matters related to members’ rights, professional privileges, and disciplinary proceedings, ensuring fair treatment within regulatory frameworks.
Professional Privileges
We help protect and define professional privileges, including confidentiality and the exclusive scope of practice for regulated professions.
Legislative Drafting
We participate in the drafting of legislation that affects self-regulating professions, such as the Medical Act and the QEII Health Services Centre Act, as well as similar legislation and regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which professions do you represent?
We have acted for engineers, surveyors, and a wide range of medical and allied health professionals. Our lawyers are also actively involved in matters concerning our own Bar Society.
Do you represent both regulatory bodies and individual members?
Yes. We advise regulatory bodies on governance and standards, and we represent individual professionals in disciplinary and regulatory matters.
What legislative work do you handle?
We assist in drafting legislation that affects self-regulating professions, including the Medical Act and similar legislation and regulations.
Focus Areas & Sectors
Explore all services in this area:
- Construction & Development: Legal support for developers, investors, contractors, and consultants involved in public and private construction projects across Atlantic Canada.
- Non-Profit & Charities: Guidance for charities, non-profits, and tax-exempt entities of all sizes, including major hospital foundations and community organizations.
- Media Law: Representation for print, radio, and television organizations across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, including matters before Trial and Appellate Courts.
- Defamation: Support for plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving false statements or harm to reputation, including trials before juries.
- Professional Regulation: Advice and representation for self-regulating professions, including engineers, surveyors, and medical and allied health professionals.