Represented a technology company in a summary judgment motion successfully enforcing an executive employment agreement, which was 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, which was upheld on appeal.
Led project merging three complex multi-jurisdictional defined benefit/defined contribution pension plans with multiple predecessor benefit provisions into one under Ontario’s asset transfer rules.
Represented a large plan administrator in a court claim by a former employee for alleged missing pension credit involving a plan interpretation issue.
Advised organization on merger of its plan with the Public Service Pension Plan.
Advised employer organizations on the negotiation and implementation of province-wide employee life and health trusts.
Represented a technology company in union certification and related employer applications. Applications withdrawn.
Successfully represented a national client in a 2-day trial at the Alberta Provincial Court, defending a termination for cause of an employee in a safety-sensitive role.
Successfully defended a financial institution in a significant discharge case for poor performance misconduct.
Successfully defended a national restaurant chain before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario against claims of racial discrimination in employment.