Gregory Sim focuses his law practice on professional regulation, administrative law, employment law and related litigation. He represents professional and sport regulatory organizations, professionals and employers throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Gregory has over 15 years of experience advising clients across many different industries, such as health care, financial services, legal, real estate, advanced education, policing, natural resources, engineering and geoscience, construction, retail and hospitality. He has represented clients before a variety of administrative tribunals and all levels of Court.
Clients seek Gregory's advice in all areas of professional regulation, administrative law and employment law and litigation. These include:
- Registration and entry to practice
- Labour mobility
- Conduct and discipline
- Unauthorized practice
- Legislation development
- Policy and governance
- Independent tribunal counsel
- Judicial reviews and appeals
- Human rights
- Employment policies and agreements
- Wrongful and constructive dismissal claims
- Post-employment restrictions
In addition, Gregory handles general civil litigation disputes. "I work to find the best possible solution and the best, most practical way to achieve it… even if it's not litigation in the courtroom."
Greg co-authored The Annotated Health Professions Act, with Jim Casey, KC, Katrina Haymond, KC and Jason Kully, which was published by Thomson Reuters in 2020 and is a practical guide for legal counsel and regulators and includes extensive annotations, commentary, templates and flowcharts.
Value to Clients
"My team and I bring a collaborative approach to client service. While we frame legal issues and anticipate how claims and disputes will play out, our clients are the experts in their fields. We work together with our clients to come up with the right strategy."
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Labour and Employment Law Section (North)
Member
2005-Present
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Administrative Law Section (North)
Member
2005-Present
Law Society of Alberta
Member
2004-Present
Alberta Association of Architects
Public Member of Council
2012 - 2016
Administrative and Public Law
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada
2024 - 2025
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Access to Justice Committee
2018 - Present
Alberta Association of Architects
Public Member of Council
2012 - 2016
Victim Services Association
Board Member
2011 - 2012
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Volunteer Lawyer
2005 - 2009