The practice group at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is regularly instructed by corporate clients in the construction, energy, transportation, financial services, pharmaceutical and tech segments for its labour and employment expertise. Litigation and arbitration, collective bargaining, labour relations, pensions and benefits and workplace investigations constitute core areas of focus for the team. Vancouver-based Shelley-Mae Mitchell directs the national department and specializes in preventive advice, employment policies and employment litigation. Key contacts at the Toronto office include litigator Matthew Certosimo and labour and employment all-rounder Clifford Hart. At the Montreal office, senior counsel Danny Kaufer and labour relations specialist André Royer are noted. Laura Mensch (labour, employment, occupational health and safety) and Duncan Marsden are key contacts in Calgary.

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Key clients

  • Coast Capital Savings
  • Eurovia Québec
  • McGill University
  • InnVest Hotels
  • Telus Santé
  • Randstad Intérim

Work highlights

  • Advised WestJet on a range of labour and employment matters.
  • Acted for Oracle Canada ULC in all employment advice and litigation across Canada.

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Practice head

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Shelley-Mae Mitchell

Other key lawyers

Matthew Certosimo, Clifford Hart, Danny Kaufer, André Royer, Laura Mensch, Duncan Marsden