PRACTICE AREAS: 9
THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA™ AWARDS: 18
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH IN CANADA™ AWARDS: 8

Firm Details

Welcome to Filion, a management-side labour and employment law firm serving employers across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our approach is straightforward: we build lasting relationships by understanding our clients’ businesses and helping them pursue their goals. Through responsive service and practical, tailored solutions, we provide more than legal advice—we work alongside our clients as trusted legal partners. At Filion, your business is personal.

At Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP, our team of experienced lawyers works closely with in-house counsel, executives, managers, and human resources professionals. We provide advice on a broad range of matters involving the employer-employee relationship.

Our lawyers also represent employers in labour and employment litigation, including proceedings involving employees, unions, and opposing counsel.

We work with clients to develop and maintain sound labour relations, employment policies, and workplace practices.

PRACTICE AREAS: 9
THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA™ AWARDS: 18
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH IN CANADA™ AWARDS: 8
Managing Partner
Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP represents major employers in virtually every segment of the public and private sectors.

Public Sector

  • Government Ministries
  • Crown Corporations
  • Community Colleges
  • School Boards
  • Municipalities
  • Public Utilities
  • Fire Departments
  • Police Commissions
  • Hospitals
  • Homes for the Aged
  • Library Boards
  • Urban Transit
  • Universities

    Private Sector
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation
    • Retail
    • Gas Distribution
    • Automotive Parts
    • Pulp and Paper
    • Service Industry
    • Food and Beverage
    • Radio, TV and Print Media
    • Metal Fabrication
    • Construction
    • Finance and Insurance


      Our firm's work is concentrated in Ontario. However, our work also involves advising our clients regarding their operations across Canada (particularly those under federal jurisdiction), and sometimes internationally.
Marketing, Business Development & Communication Manager
647.797.4465
Managing Partner
Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP represents major employers in virtually every segment of the public and private sectors.

Public Sector

  • Government Ministries
  • Crown Corporations
  • Community Colleges
  • School Boards
  • Municipalities
  • Public Utilities
  • Fire Departments
  • Police Commissions
  • Hospitals
  • Homes for the Aged
  • Library Boards
  • Urban Transit
  • Universities

    Private Sector
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation
    • Retail
    • Gas Distribution
    • Automotive Parts
    • Pulp and Paper
    • Service Industry
    • Food and Beverage
    • Radio, TV and Print Media
    • Metal Fabrication
    • Construction
    • Finance and Insurance


      Our firm's work is concentrated in Ontario. However, our work also involves advising our clients regarding their operations across Canada (particularly those under federal jurisdiction), and sometimes internationally.
Marketing, Business Development & Communication Manager
647.797.4465
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Awards & Focus

Top Listed city Awards
  • Top Listed in Hamilton in Labour and Employment Law with 6 lawyers
Awards
  • Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 management-side labour and employment law boutiques by Canadian Lawyer magazine (2024 - 2025)
  • Recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2024. Recognized Firms were selected based on recommendations from legal practitioners and clients through an online survey.
  • Recognized as a top Employment and Labour Law Boutique in the Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Awards for 2023.
  • Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP Celebrated 40 Years of Legal Excellence in 2022.
Areas of Practice
  • Construction Law
  • Disability
  • Education Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Litigation
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law
  • Workplace Investigations

Jurisdictions

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