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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2027 : Ontario

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Employment & Labour - Ontario

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a national firm with an employment team based in Toronto and Ottawa. It provides significant capabilities in both transactional and contentious employment matters for a range of provincial, federal and international clients. It is capable of advising on all employment aspects of M&A, including drafting contracts and handling occupational health and safety matters. Furthermore, its experience encompasses constructive dismissals, harassment claims and human rights issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Blakes represented Dentalcorp Holdings in its CAD2.2 billion acquisition by GTCR, handling employee contracts and employee transfer-related matters.

Strengths

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  • Blakes is very responsive and very knowledgeable. They give really great advice.

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  • Blakes takes time to thoroughly understand our needs and gives practical, actionable feedback.

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  • Blakes provides top-notch service in all areas. They often anticipate our needs and provide guidance on upcoming legislative and industry changes.

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  • Blakes consistently gives very strategic and practical advice.

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  • Because Blakes understands our business so well and how we like to approach matters, they are able to provide tailored advice and practical solutions quickly which saves us time and money in the long run.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrea York
    Andrea York

    Andrea York

    Toronto-based Andrea York is head of Blake, Cassels & Graydon's national employment and labour practice and the co-chair of its privacy group. She is well respected for advising on the employment aspects of corporate and M&A transactions, and is equally capable of representing clients in disputes as well as providing strategic employment advice.

    • Andrea is fantastic. She takes a step back, assesses the situation and uses a customised approach for us. We are very grateful to have her as an extended team member.

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    • Andrea's in-depth knowledge of our business and industry challenges provides an added level of comfort. Her level of understanding in this profession is rare and appreciated.

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    • Andrea is our go-to lawyer for all employment matters and she reliably and promptly provides her professional guidance.

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  • Holly Reid
    Holly Reid

    Holly Reid

    Holly Reid is an adept lawyer based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office, who has wide-ranging experience in employment issues. She is particularly well regarded for her expertise assisting clients with harassment and misconduct allegations in the workplace and also excels in advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Holly provides very professional services and communicates effectively to strive for resolution while protecting our business interests.

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    • Holly is always available whenever we need her. She understands our needs

      and is very efficient.

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    • Holly's level of responsiveness is excellent. She is very patient, very constructive and easy to work with.

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    • Holly is exceptional and a super practical lawyer. She is knowledgeable, efficient and business-minded.

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    • Holly is efficient, understands how we like to approach matters and provides real-time practical advice.

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  • Daryl Cukierman
    Daryl Cukierman

    Daryl Cukierman

    Daryl Cukierman is a respected employment and labour practitioner across human rights matters and related to corporate transactions. He has additional experience advising on grievance arbitrations.

    • Daryl is a thorough lawyer who also has good communication with clients and is prompt to respond. He provides effective and efficient communication.

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    • Daryl is our favourite and go-to lawyer.

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  • Anna Abbott
    Anna Abbott

    Anna Abbott

    Anna Abbott is recognised for her experience in a diverse range of employment and labour matters, which often interact with human rights law.

    • Anna always provides very practical, commercially-minded advice. She is a very responsive and practical lawyer.

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    • Anna always provides exceptional service and achieves desired outcomes and resolutions for our organisation.

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    • Anna has an unmatched handle on our internal processes and policies. She prioritises client service and offers skilled and strategic advice on a variety of employment matters.

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    • Anna provides excellent responsiveness with pragmatic advice well suited to our business and industry.

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    • She is amazing! I love working with Anna. I am confident in her guidance and knowledge.

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  • Laura Blumenfeld
    Laura Blumenfeld

    Laura Blumenfeld

    Based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office, Laura Blumenfeld is commended for her employment practice. She has particular expertise in employment compliance as well as contentious matters, including handling grievances.

    • Laura has a good understanding of clients' business, and her written work product is excellent.

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    • Laura's communication is always good and she allows us to understand where we are on each file we bring to her.

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    • Laura is practical, personable and makes you feel comfortable. She takes time to explain and to be as supportive as is required.

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    • Time and time again, Laura brings us favourable outcomes that exceed my expectations.

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    • Laura is very professional, and she provides us with good options to consider and knows our business well. She is very attentive and responsive.

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  • Alysha Sharma
    Alysha Sharma

    Alysha Sharma

    Alysha Sharma is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office and has a broad employment and labour practice. She has experience advising employers in all areas of employment and labour law, including hiring issues, employment standards, human rights, labour relations, occupational health and safety, and wrongful dismissals.

    • Alysha consistently gives excellent advice.

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    • She is a fantastic lawyer.

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