Successfully defended a not-for-profit legal clinic at a labour arbitration alleging wrongful dismissal.
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.
Acted for and successfully defended at trial a large retail client in a wrongful dismissal action.
Successfully represented an employer in the telecommunications industry in a judicial review application challenging a labour board decision on constitutional grounds.
Acted for a number of defendants in an employee class action relating to a call centre closure, successfully narrowing the legal claims and the composition of the class sought by the plaintiffs.
Successfully defended a media corporation in a judicial review application regarding enforceability of confidentiality settlement language.
Represented a large employer in a class action brought by former employees regarding changes to a retiree benefit program.
Represented trustees of a pension plan in a class action relating to ownership of surplus pension plan funds and administration of the pension plan and successfully resolved the matter with no liability for the trustees.
Represented trustees of a supplemental employee retirement plan in a class action arising from the partial wind up of the plan and successfully resolved the matter with no liability for the trustees.
Represented a large retailer in a class action brought by former employees alleging wrongful dismissal claims.
Defeated certification in a proposed class action brought by employees involving bonus claims.