Successfully represented a college before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario with respect to its recruitment practices.
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 represented a membership association on a motion to enforce a settlement of a wrongful dismissal action.
Ongoing representation to large financial institutions in wrongful dismissal and disability litigation.
Defending a company in an inquest into a scaffolding collapse at a concert.
Advised on the pension and benefits aspects of the acquisition of a Canadian directories business by a global asset management firm.
Acting as counsel to professional sports leagues in the defence of concussion class actions.
Represented a U.S.-based logistics company in grievance arbitrations involving multiple terminations for drug use.
Represented a healthcare services provider at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario regarding claims of discrimination and harassment.
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.
Advised a trade association on collective bargaining issues arising out of a strike, which lead it to a historic no strike/lockout process that has resulted in a strike-free environment in that industry.