Andres Garin is currently on a two-year leave of absence, having returned to the Supreme Court of Canada to take the position of Executive Legal Officer to the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada.
Mr. Garin has extensive expertise in legal research and written advocacy. He has appeared before all levels of courts in Quebec as well as the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. His primary expertise lies in the areas of constitutional law, appellate advocacy and Supreme Court of Canada practice.
From 1999 to 2006, Mr. Garin was employed by the Supreme Court of Canada, first as legal counsel and subsequently as legal officer in the chambers of the Chief Justice. In addition to English and French, Mr. Garin speaks Spanish.
Selected client work
· Counsel to Merck Frosst in connection with its successful appeal of the first trial decision under Section 8 of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations
Memberships and activities
· Canadian Bar Association
Related Publications
Canada Post Corporation v. Lépine - The Supreme Court of Canada provides limited guidance on national class actions
The Supreme Court of Canada released its judgment today in Canada Post Corporation v. Lépine - a decision eagerly anticipated by Canada's class actions bar.
02/04/2009
The Law of Nuisance in Quebec: Supreme Court of Canada Decides that Liability is No-Fault
On November 20, 2008, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its long-awaited decision in St. Lawrence Cement Inc. v. Barrette
24/11/2008