Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s labour and employment practice is well-versed in advising on severance issues, boardroom disputes, class and collective actions, corporate governance and whistleblower claims, as well as other disciplinary and grievance issues. The team is co-led by seven partners from all six of the firm’s Canadian offices: Herb Isherwood, in Vancouver, stepped up to the practice co-head role in October 2022, joining existing lead Taryn Mackie; Daniel Leduc leads from Montreal and specializes in advising employers on the application and interpretation of collective agreements and labour standards. Anne K. Gallop (Toronto), Jean-Sébastien Cloutier (Quebec City), Lindsay Mullen (Calgary) and Tate McLeod (Ottawa) complete the leadership team. Additional names to note in Toronto include senior partner Richard Charney and litigators John Mastoras and Daniel MacDonald; François Côté in Montreal is noted for his expertise in grievance arbitration.
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‘They understand our legal needs and are responsive to us both proactively (webinars, educational sessions) as well as just in time legal advice when needed.’
‘This firm is highly regarded in the field of labour law. They understand our role in the electricity market and they have historical knowledge of the labour trends and outcomes. They partner with us to create and implement effective labour strategy.’
‘Exceptionally responsive; even the highest profile lawyers like Richard Charney are quick to return calls and provide counsel.'
‘Very effective team, very responsive. They are well-connected and provide great networking opportunities.’
‘Éric Lallier - he is very concise, right to the point. He is very effective and very knowledgable.’
‘The firm provides a one-stop shop for our company on all matters - employment, labour, immigration, pension matters.’
‘Great expertise in all areas of labour law and across multiple provinces. In a nutshell, they respond quickly to our needs in line with our way of doing business.’
‘Client-focused. Always available. Eric Lallier in Montreal and Lindsay Mullen in Calgary do stand out.'
Key clients
- PSP Investments
- Maritime Employers Association
- Jean Coutu
- Hydro One
- Elexicon Energy
- Canadian Union of Public Employees
Work highlights
- Advised the Maritime Employers Association on the renewal of the collective agreement with its longshoremen, as well as assisting with conciliation and mediation.
- Defended Hydro One in a grievance claim involving alleged discrimination.
- Represented the Canadian Union of Public Employees after a grievance was brought alleging it failed to post a temporary vacancy.
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Herb Isherwood, Daniel Leduc, Jean-Sébastien Cloutier, Tate McLeod, Anne K. Gallop, Lindsay Mullen, Taryn Mackie