Successfully represented a financial institution in a wrongful dismissal involving an allegation of just cause.
Work
We offer legal services that include advice, courtroom and tribunal advocacy, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, policy development and strategic planning. Below are examples of work we have performed for our clients.
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Represented a financial institution in successfully having an unjust dismissal complaint before the Canada Industrial Relations Board dismissed, on the basis that the Board lacked jurisdiction to hear the complaint because the complainant previously filed a complaint under Part II of the Canada Labour Code.
Successfully moved for summary judgment on a financial institution’s counter-claim regarding repayment of an outstanding loan in a wrongful dismissal action.
Successfully represented a financial institution in the Federal Court of Appeal in a judicial review application relating to human rights and Canada Labour Code issues.
Advised on the pension and benefits aspects of the acquisition of a Canadian directories business by a global asset management firm.
Successfully represented an insurance brokerage in the Court of Appeal for Ontario in a wrongful competition and breach of fiduciary duty action.
Successfully argued for the early dismissal of an unjust dismissal complaint under the Canada Labour Code for a major financial institution.
Successfully defended a plan administrator in an application seeking survivor benefits contrary to the pension plan terms.
Successfully represented a financial institution before the Federal Court of Appeal in a wrongful dismissal matter.
Upheld a lower court decision dismissing a long-term-disability benefits action against an insurer on appeal.