Successfully represented a financial institution before the Federal Court of Appeal in a wrongful dismissal matter.
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.
Upheld a lower court decision dismissing a long-term-disability benefits action against an insurer on appeal.
Successfully defended a financial institution in a claim challenging the institution’s policy regarding statutory holiday and vacation pay.
Successfully defeated certification in proposed class actions brought by employees claiming entitlement to overtime pay against a large financial institution (upheld on appeal).
Successfully defeated certification in proposed class actions brought by employees in Ontario and Quebec alleging mass constructive dismissal (upheld on appeal).
Counsel to financial services institutions in respect of all their dismissal-related matters, including those that proceed to court.
Guided several major financial institutions though extensive restructurings and mass terminations.
Renegotiated and drafted executive employment agreements for financial institutions.
Successfully defended a financial institution in the first appellate level decision in Canada addressing the Canada Labour Code’s jurisdictional provision in an unjust dismissal and human rights case.
Successfully defended a financial institution in a proposed overtime class action brought by investment advisors and counsel to a financial institution in a national “off the clock” class action.