On behalf of a financial institution, defeated a judicial review application of a Canadian Human Rights Commission decision in Federal Court.
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.
Successfully defended a retail client in a human rights complaint brought by a customer who claimed he was denied service for discriminatory reasons.
Represented a large natural gas company in regulatory hearings on repeat basis.
Successfully brought a motion for summary judgment to dismiss claims against a large insurer and its insured on jurisdictional basis.
Successfully represented a large corporation in a trial involving breach of contract. Was successful in the appellate court as well.
Conducted a civil litigation trial involving property damage and personal injury with favourable results for the client.
Assisted a municipal client in resolving a human rights complaint involving a social housing resident.
Counsel to a university board at arbitration involving the intersection of board governance rules and academic freedom.
Counsel to university on complex pension governance arbitration.
Successfully defended an employer at a wrongful dismissal trial, resulting in the court dismissing the employee’s action.