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CurrentTimothy Cullen is a skilled commercial and regulatory litigation lawyer known for his practical advice for clients dealing with government.He advises clients on compliance with Canada’s political and integrity laws and defends clients who are being investigated or prosecuted for breaches of the federal Lobbying Act, the Canada Elections Act, and provincial, municipal and territorial lobbying and election laws. As a member of McMillan’s White Collar Defence, Fraud & Investigations Group, he performs internal investigations, supports clients faced with search warrants, and defends clients being investigated or prosecuted.As a commercial and regulatory advocate, Timothy has been involved in complex commercial, regulatory and quasi-criminal regulatory proceedings before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Courts, various Ontario courts, the Supreme Court of Yukon, and numerous tribunals. His colleagues seek him out to provide counsel in applications for judicial review before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal. He has also represented clients in cross-border and domestic commercial arbitrations, and in appeal proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Timothy’s automotive regulatory expertise relating to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act make him a regular advisor and advocate on behalf of manufacturers advancing their interests with Transport Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (vehicle emissions) and responding to requests for information from regulators and law enforcement.As a member of McMillan’s procurement group, Timothy acts for clients in procurement challenges before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and in procurement-related litigation in court. He provides advice on the design and conduct of modern competitive procurement processes, and the preparation of procurement solicitation documents.
