Responding to a provincial regulator's investigation
Advice and representation when a provincial regulator opens an investigation, issues a demand or proposes enforcement.
What is included
- Reviews the notice, proposal or investigation request
- Prepares the application, appeal or written response
- Represents you at the Licence Appeal Tribunal or another hearing
- Advises on lobbying registration and compliance
- Communicates with the regulator for you
What is not included
- Filing fees, transcripts and other disbursements
- Further appeals or other proceedings not covered by the lawyer's written retainer
- Independent medical or other reports
Who this service is for
- Businesses applying for or keeping a licence
- Drivers facing a licence suspension or vehicle impoundment
- Organizations that lobby government or bid on public contracts
Information to have ready
- 1The notice of proposal, suspension or investigation
- 2Your licence or registration details
- 3Correspondence with the regulator
- 4Any compliance records
How a referral works
- 1Tell us in a few words what the matter is about, and who else is involved, so we can check for a conflict of interest.
- 2We recommend an Ontario lawyer for your matter, and at least one other you could choose instead.
- 3The lawyer runs their own conflict check, confirms the scope and quotes the fee, normally in a written retainer agreement.
- 4You pay the lawyer's fee to the lawyer. Any referral fee comes out of it, is disclosed to you in writing, and never increases what you pay.
NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm, not a law firm. Every step of a referral, and your rights
Frequently asked questions
What does the lawyer charge?
Lawyers usually charge $400–$900/hr for this kind of work, by the hour. The lawyer quotes the actual rate and an estimate. You pay the lawyer directly; the referral itself costs you nothing.
Can a licensed paralegal appear at the Licence Appeal Tribunal?
Yes. Licensed paralegals may represent parties at the Licence Appeal Tribunal. Ask NEO whether your matter is one it can handle directly or whether a lawyer is the better fit.
Do I need to register as a lobbyist?
It depends on who you contact, how often and for whom. Federal, Ontario and some municipal lobbying rules each have their own tests.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- No outcome can be guaranteed
- Tribunals and courts can only decide the issues the law gives them
- Deadlines to appeal or apply keep running during a referral
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