About Louis
Louis Century: Leading Litigation Lawyer in Toronto
Louis Century is a tenacious and deeply committed advocate who loves litigating for all the right reasons. He firmly believes in pursuing social and economic justice through the courts and has a proven track record of success representing individuals and groups facing complex legal challenges. With a global perspective honed through international experiences, Mr. Century is a respected legal counsel specializing in administrative and public law.
First and foremost, Louis is an advocate for workers. He expertly represents employees who have lost their jobs due to unfair dismissal or have experienced discrimination in the workplace. He also leads significant class action lawsuits on behalf of large groups of employees seeking unpaid overtime compensation and other deserved remuneration. His dedication extends to a diverse range of professionals, including athletes, medical residents, lawyers, and other specialists, where he defends them against regulatory charges, negligence claims, and provides robust legal counsel.
Mr. Century’s legal career began as a law clerk for the Honourable Justice Richard Wagner at the Supreme Court of Canada, where he gained invaluable experience. He subsequently returned to the Court to represent the Canadian Labour Congress in a landmark case concerning the rights of non-unionized federal employees – a testament to his strategic thinking and courtroom prowess. His intellectual curiosity fuels his practice, evidenced by his role as a Foundations of Canadian Law instructor at the University of Toronto, and his consistent engagement with cutting-edge social justice issues.
Key Cases & Experience: Mr. Century’s impressive portfolio includes:
- Defending Greenpeace Canada: Successfully defended Greenpeace Canada against a multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit brought by a large forestry company, demonstrating strategic legal expertise and a commitment to defending environmental advocacy.
- Protecting Hospital Boards: Discreetly supported local hospital boards in defending their rights to provide healthcare services that meet the specific needs of their communities, highlighting his dedication to community advocacy.
- Challenging Hydro One Privatization: Led the challenge to the Province of Ontario’s decision to privatize Hydro One, on behalf of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, showcasing his commitment to protecting public interests.
- Constitutional Challenges to Voter Identification Laws: Successfully brought a constitutional challenge to voter identification laws that restricted the voting rights of students, seniors, and Indigenous people, working alongside the Council of Canadians and other groups to safeguard democratic participation.
- Pursuing Criminal Charges Against Foreign Officials: Supported Sikhs for Justice in successfully pursuing criminal charges against visiting foreign officials accused of crimes against humanity, demonstrating a commitment to international justice.
A Global Legal Perspective: Mr. Century’s legal practice transcends national boundaries. He has utilized his extensive experience to represent diverse clients internationally, including interviewing refugee claimants for the United Nations in Kenya and providing legal representation to Darfuri rebels at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. His academic background, obtained at the University of Toronto with a Juris Doctor and a Master of Global Affairs (supported by studies at Sciences Po in Paris), further strengthens his ability to approach legal challenges with a truly global perspective, coupled with fluency in both French and English.
Championing Refugee Rights: Louis maintains a deep passion for the rights of refugees, exemplified by his leadership in Goldblatt Partners’ sponsorship of a Syrian refugee family from Damascus, and his ongoing support as they establish a new life in Toronto. He has also provided pro bono legal representation to key refugee rights organizations, including the Canadian Council for Refugees and the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, reinforcing his commitment to human rights and social justice.
Professional Recognition: Since being called to the bar in 2014, Louis has become a highly respected and active member of Toronto’s legal community. He served a two-year term on the Young Advocates’ Standing Committee of The Advocates’ Society (representing over 5,000 advocates nationwide) and was recognized by Lexpert as a leading litigation lawyer in the 2021 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers.Awards & Affiliations: Recognized: Administrative and Public Law. Louis is on LawPRO’s Preferred Counsel List and recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023.
Education & Credentials:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Master of Global Affairs
- Call to the Bar: 2014
City: Toronto, State: Ontario, Country: Canada
