International

Successfully represented a large multi-national company in a grievance arbitration involving collective agreement interpretation issues.

Advised on the pension and benefits aspects of the acquisition of a Canadian directories business by a global asset management firm.

Advised an automobile manufacturer in successive union organizing campaigns and successfully resisting union certification.

Successfully defended a food manufacturer in the termination of an employee accused of sexual harassment.

Provided strategic advice to a major drink manufacturer in relation to multi-location bargaining and successfully managing multi-location labour disputes.

Advised a major spirit producer in bargaining resulting in a significant rewrite of an established collective agreement.

Successfully defended a global corporation in a multi-million dollar wrongful dismissal claim.

Successfully defended a global corporation in a multimillion dollar wrongful dismissal claim.

We regularly act as lead national counsel to international-based and global employers, operating throughout Canada. We understand the importance of developing a clear understanding of the legal, cultural and practical similarities and differences between the Canadian and international labour and employment contexts. We strive to balance the labour relations, employment and pensions strategies and practices…