Represented a technology company in successfully establishing cause for dismissal based on conflict of interest, upheld on appeal.
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.
Represented an outsourcing company in obtaining judgment against a competitor and departing employees for breach of confidentiality, upheld on appeal.
Represented a technology company on appeal in overturning an award of punitive and aggravated damages and reducing a reasonable notice award.
Ongoing advice and representation in the management of unionized and non-unionized employees in the gaming and hospitality industry.
Ongoing labour and employment counsel to universities in the management and administration of academic staff and faculty.
Successfully represented employer at Court of Appeal for Ontario in appeal relating to employer’s ability to terminate employee without cause.
Successfully defended a large retailer in a wrongful dismissal action brought by a senior executive.
Helped a large business outsourcing employer reverse a significant order to pay made by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour.
Successful in representing a financial institution in achieving dismissal of an unjust dismissal complaint where the applicant falsified email evidence.
Successfully brought a motion for summary judgment to dismiss claims by a former CEO relating to the termination of his employment. Successfully argued that the common employer doctrine also applies in favour of an employer in enforcing a release. Successfully defended decision at the Ontario Court of Appeal.