Peter Sankoff is a leading expert on animal law issues in Canada and is an advocate for animals with a long history of involvement in the field.

While living in New Zealand, Peter co-founded the Animal Rights Legal Advocacy Network (ARLAN). Upon his return to Canada, Peter quickly became equally involved in Canadian animal advocacy, and is a long-time member of the Board of Directors for Animal Justice.

In 2015, on Animal Justice’s behalf, Peter acted as counsel to argue the first animal advocacy case to land before the Supreme Court of Canada (R v DLW). In 2021, he again intervened on behalf of Animal Justice in the landmark sentencing decision, R v Chen, at the Alberta Court of Appeal.

While Peter’s practice is largely focused on criminal law, his love and passion for animal law has never wavered, leading him to continue appearing before the courts on animal-related matters. Peter takes on a small number of clients in cases where an animal has been injured or harmed. He likewise takes on animal control cases where there is a risk that the animal will be euthanized.

Currently, Peter is working on a book that looks at the animal protection law in Canada.

If you have an animal-related case and are seeking representation for your trial or appeal, please contact us for a consultation.