Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Labour and Employment Law
Danny is a Partner with the firm, practicing out of the Toronto office. Prior to joining the partnership, Danny articled with the firm from 2015 to 2016 and then practiced as an Associate in the firm’s London and Toronto offices from 2016 to 2023. Danny represents employers in all areas of labour and employment law, with a particular emphasis on labour relations, construction labour relations, and employment litigation. With his breadth of expertise and practical results-driven approach...
Darren is a partner with the firm, and is based in our London office. He practices in all areas of labour and employment law, including related litigation. A major focus of Darren’s practice is occupational health and safety law. He frequently assists clients in dealing with regulators and enforcement agencies. This includes reviewing orders, helping ensure compliance with applicable legislation, and, when necessary, appealing orders. Darren also often advises clients on issues such as ...
Kate Shao is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Kate is a union-side labour lawyer. She represents trade union clients at grievance arbitrations, administrative tribunals, and courts in Ontario. Prior to joining Paliare Roland in 2021, Kate worked in the City of Toronto’s Legal Services Division and Human Rights Office and began her career at a leading labour and employment law boutique. Kate is a passionate advocate for human r...
Zoriana Priadka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Zoriana practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Zoriana Priadka since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Zoriana Priadka is held by other lawyers.
Dan Rosenbluth is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Dan is an accomplished advocate with a practice focused on commercial disputes, employment law, and public law. He has represented clients successfully in complex applications, arbitrations, and appeals involving issues such as shareholder disputes, commercial insolvencies, and real estate matters. In his employm...
David joined Koskie Minsky LLP in 2012 after practicing at a leading civil litigation boutique for several years. David is a Partner in the Litigation and Employment Group. He has experience in a broad range of commercial and insurance litigation matters, with a focus on defending professional negligence claims. David also handles a wide variety of civil litigation matters involving shareholder and partnership disputes, civil fraud, tort claims, conspiracy, real property and leasing disputes,...
As a member of the Goldblatt Partners faculty association team, Danielle Sandhu practices labour law primarily in the university sector. Whether on individual matters or complex policy grievances, Danielle works with faculty members and their associations on a variety of collective agreement matters, with a particular interest in academic freedom, and human rights and equity issues. She understands the impact that harassment and discrimination can have on one’s personal and academic lif...
Rebecca (Rossi) Ellul is an associate in the Firm’s Labour, Employment, and Human Rights group, with a growing practice focused on supporting employers across a wide range of workplace matters. She represents both unionized and non-unionized employers in labour arbitrations, employment litigation, and human rights proceedings, and has particular experience advising federal sector clients on their unique obligations, including pay equity compliance. Rebecca regularly provides strategic g...
Alexandra maintains a broad practice assisting provincially and federally regulated employers on a wide range of workplace matters, including wrongful dismissal disputes, human rights claims, labour relation disputes, occupational health and safety matters and employment standards issues. She brings a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to her day‑to‑day advisory work on hiring, disciplining and terminating, workplace policies, employment agreements, accommodation matters and issues arising...
Ted Flett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Ted practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ted Flett since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ted Flett is held by other lawyers.
Charlotté Calon is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Charlotté is dedicated to helping people and improving the law. Her broad civil litigation practice focuses on complex factual disputes across many areas of law and at all levels of court. She is known for her mastery of the facts, persuasive storytelling, and strategic thinking Charlotté ac...
Shefali Rajaputra is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Shefali practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Shefali Rajaputra since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Shefali Rajaputra is held by other lawyers.
Piper McGavin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Piper practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Piper McGavin since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Piper McGavin is held by other lawyers.
James Jennings is a Toronto-based labour and employment lawyer practicing in all areas of labour and employment law, with a particular focus on labour relations, occupational health and safety, and workers' compensation matters. He provides strategic advice and representation to unionized and non-unionized clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, and hospitality. James has extensive experience representing employers in both litigation and collective bargainin...
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