The employment capabilities of the group at Torys take in hiring and dismissals, occupational health and safety matters, executive compensation matters, workplace investigations and employment litigation. Lisa Talbot steers the practice group and specializes in contentious employment matters and investigations. Also noted are executive compensation practice lead Jennifer Lennon and counsels Rebecca Wise and Darryl Hiscocks, the latter of whom is lauded as ‘responsive and thorough in his support’. All named lawyers are based in Toronto.
Testimonials
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‘The labour and employment team at Torys is exceptional. They work with us on our schedule. I enjoy the engagement as they are knowledgeable and provide fantastic insight and support.’
‘Darryl Hiscocks is my go-to employment lawyer. He is responsive and thorough in his support. He is always available to assist when I need it. His subject knowledge is unrivalled and I trust his judgment to help us deliver high-quality materials.’
Key clients
- BlackBerry
- BroadStreet Partners
- Deloitte Management Services
- Motion
- Schoeller Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment
- Shopify
- Sun Life Financial
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- The Northern Trust Company
- TotalEnergies
- Triple Flag Precious Metals
Work highlights
- Acted for Triple Flag in its $606m business combination with Maverix Metals.
- Represented Northern Trust and Domenic Sgambelluri in the defence of an action brought by a former employee.
- Advised Sun Life on its C$365m acquisition of Dialogue Health Technologies.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lisa Talbot