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Employment & Labour

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Employment & Labour - Alberta

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon often provides employment and labour advice relating to complex corporate transactions. In addition, team members demonstrate expertise in negotiating new and ongoing employment agreements and in workforce management issues. The firm also represents clients in labour litigation, including claims of wrongful dismissal. The team frequently assists clients from the energy and oil and gas sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon advised Ovintiv on the employment and labour aspects of its CAD3.325 billion acquisition of Montney assets from Paramount Resources.

Strengths

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Blakes has been very user-friendly and well-informed about market practices.

Employment & Labour respondent
Canada

The guidance and support the team provides makes me feel very supported.

Employment & Labour respondent
Canada

Blakes is extremely knowledgeable in employment law matters. Their team is well-positioned to handle complex Canadian legal matters.

Employment & Labour respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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Birch K. Miller
3
Birch K. Miller
3
Band 3

Birch Miller often assists clients with the employment law aspects of corporate transactions. She also assists with hirings, terminations and employment agreements and policies. She is the practice group leader of the Blakes Calgary employment and labour group.

She is a practical, solution-oriented lawyer.

Birch provides good legal advice and optionality for clients to make decisions based on their risk appetite.

Birch is amazing, it is a pleasure to work with her. She is so efficient and intelligent.

Birch has been my favourite lawyer to work with. She consistently delivers service that goes above and beyond.

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Lindsey Knibbs
Lindsey Knibbs
Star Associates

Lindsey Knibbs demonstrates outstanding expertise on a wide spectrum of employment and labour matters, including negotiation of employment agreements, human rights issues and wrongful dismissal claims.

Lindsey is extremely committed to providing excellent service to our company.

I value her advice, decisions and guidance. I seriously couldn't ask for anything better!

She thoughtfully considers all potential outcomes and helps us weigh risks to make informed decisions.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Employment & Labour
Birch K. Miller
3
Birch K. Miller
3
Band 3
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Lindsey Knibbs
Lindsey Knibbs
Star Associates
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