Bayne Sellar Ertel Macrae is a criminal defence firm founded in Ottawa in 1972 by Donald Bayne. Its lawyers, with a combined 150 years of experience, handle criminal matters ranging from sexual offences and drug charges to commercial crime, terrorism and international extradition, representing individuals and corporations across eastern Ontario. Counsel of the firm have appeared as participants in the Maher Arar, Air India, Somalia and Iacobucci public inquiries.

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1978–2023 · median 25 years in practice 2 of 9 lawyers
Law schools
University of Ottawa (2), McGill University, Queen's University, University of Windsor 5 of 9 lawyers
Languages on the roster
English, French

Where to find them

180 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2K6

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