Represented an advertising company in defending a freedom of expression claim pursuant to the Charter. Claim stayed on jurisdictional and forum non conveniens grounds.

Represented an advertising company in defending a freedom of expression claim pursuant to the Charter. Claim stayed on jurisdictional and forum non conveniens grounds.

Represented a program delivery company in an unjust dismissal complaint. Successfully asserted preliminary objection to adjudicator’s jurisdiction based on the complainant’s status as an independent contractor.

Counsel to university boards and municipal councils on executive hiring and terminations.

Counsel for university on appeal to Court of Appeal dismissing action brought by a faculty association.

Regularly assists clients in reviewing and revising internal policies, handbooks, and workplace contracts.

Lead counsel to multinational and national hotel chains and to hotel management companies in connection with all matters related to the workplace and guest complaints under all provincial legislation. Instrumental in negotiating collective agreements that exert major influence on the hospitality industry across the country.

Represented a professional firm through an extensive restructuring resulting in a mass termination.

Successfully represented a professional sports league in having the B.C. Superior Court, the B.C. Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada (leave to appeal denied) dismiss a former player’s concussion claim.

Successfully upheld the decision of a large public sector employer to dismiss a long-term employee for sexual harassment in the workplace.

Counsel to various companies in connection with the labour and employment aspects regarding the sale of their businesses.