Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP's practice group handles a range of labour and employment law mandates that includes collective bargaining, grievance arbitrations, workplace investigations, executive employment agreements and wrongful dismissal claims. Toronto-based Laurie Jessome directs the practice and specializes in advisory employment mandates, workplace investigations and contentious matters. Also noted are managing partner Kristin Taylor and commercial litigation specialist Jed Blackburn.

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Key clients

  • Torex Gold Resources
  • Becton Dickinson Canada
  • Amex Canada and Amex Bank of Canada
  • CDW Canada
  • General Mills Canada Corporation
  • Abell Pest Control
  • Sensient Flavors Canada
  • NFP Canada
  • Capital Sports & Entertainment

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Laurie Jessome

Other key lawyers

Kristin Taylor, Jed Blackburn