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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2027 : Québec

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

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For critical events, board directors overseeing human resources and compensation committees turn to us to tackle intricate governance matters as well as transaction and reorganization-related employment issues. Whatever the challenge, from sensitive executive compensation arrangements to the impact of an acquisition, outsourcing or allegations targeting the leadership team, we quickly grasp the issues and design workable solutions.

Grounded in experience, we represent employers on virtually every employment law issue facing businesses today, from management-side labour relations matters, including grievance arbitration and negotiation of collective agreements, to employment matters such as discrimination and harassment issues, wrongful dismissal, pay equity, workers’ compensation, workplace health and safety, human rights issues and pension plan management.

We work collaboratively across practices to advise on the employment aspects of domestic and cross-border commercial transactions, including international employment law, executive compensation, employment agreements, employee transfers and terminations, pension and benefit obligations, directors’ and officers’ liability and strategic planning. We advocate for clients before tribunals and courts at all levels, resolving disputes efficiently and with minimal business disruption.

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Employment & Labour - Québec

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg has a strong labour & employment practice in Montréal, advising employers on a broad range of matters. The team is experienced in collective agreement negotiations, grievance arbitrations and employment disputes, as well as human rights, workplace health and safety, wrongful dismissal and pay equity issues. It is particularly noted for its expertise in executive compensation and governance matters, and advises on the employment aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions. The group acts for leading public and private sector employers in Québec and internationally.

À propos de l’équipe

Le cabinet Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg a une solide expertise en droit du travail à Montréal et conseille les employeurs sur un large éventail de questions. L'équipe est chevronnée en matière de négociations de conventions collectives, d'arbitrage de griefs et de litiges en emploi, ainsi que de droits de la personne, de santé et sécurité au travail, de licenciement injustifié et d'équité salariale. L'équipe est particulièrement reconnue pour son expertise en rémunération des dirigeants et en gouvernance, et offre des conseils sur les aspects liés à l'emploi dans le cadre d'opérations nationales et internationales. Le cabinet représente des employeurs de premier plan des secteurs public et privé au Québec et à l'international.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP acted for Investissement Québec in a wrongful dismissal claim brought by a former senior executive.

  • Le cabinet Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP a représenté Investissement Québec dans une réclamation pour licenciement injustifié par un ancien cadre supérieur.

Strengths

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  • What distinguishes Davies is the team's availability, its rigour and its excellent knowledge and mastery of applicable laws.

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  • Davies has a strong team of seasoned professionals who are dedicated and available to their clients.

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  • The Davies team are very knowledgeable experts who provide thorough guidance and excellent service.

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  • The team at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg combines deep technical expertise with practical, business-focused advice, enabling the navigation of sophisticated issues with precision and efficiency.

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  • Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is always available to provide support and guidance in a way that is easy to understand and follow.

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  • L'équipe de Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg a une expertise technique pointue, des conseils pratiques et axés sur les affaires, permettant ainsi de gérer des problématiques complexes avec précision et efficacité.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hélène Bussières
    Hélène Bussières

    Hélène Bussières

    Hélène Bussières of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is highly accomplished in wrongful terminations, workplace investigations and employment matters related to corporate restructurings. Based in Montréal, she is also esteemed for her ability to handle workers' compensation and human rights lawsuits.

    Hélène Bussières de Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg est très chevronnée dans le domaines des licenciements injustifiés, des enquêtes sur le lieu de travail et des questions d’emploi liées aux restructurations d’entreprises. Basée à Montréal, elle est également reconnue pour sa capacité à gérer des poursuites en matière d’indemnisation des accidents du travail et de droits de l'homme.

    • Hélène Bussières is terrific.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Hélène brings a very human approach.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Hélène is an excellent senior lawyer. She possesses extensive expertise and a strong ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple terms.

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    • Hélène est une excellente avocate. Elle possède une vaste expertise et une grande capacité à expliquer des concepts juridiques complexes en termes simples.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Hélène apporte une approche très humaine.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Hélène Bussières est formidable.

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  • Louise Patry
    Louise Patry

    Louise Patry

    Louise Patry is a highly regarded labour and employment lawyer known for her expertise in workforce restructurings, collective bargaining and international employment law.

    Louise Patry est une avocate spécialisée en droit du travail très réputée, reconnue pour son expertise en matière de restructurations des effectifs, de négociations collectives et de droit international du travail.

    • Louise is an exceptional lawyer. She is available at all times, knowledgeable in all labour-related matters and a pleasure to deal with.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Louise is clever, realistic and effective. She understands the issues at stake and is a very good negotiator.

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    • Louise provides excellent service. It is a pleasure working with her.

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    • Louise is very practical.

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    • Louise offre un excellent service. C'est un plaisir de travailler avec elle.

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    • Louise est intelligente, réaliste et efficace. Elle comprend les enjeux et est une très bonne négociatrice.
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    • Louise est très pratique.
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    • Louise est une avocate exceptionnelle. Elle est toujours disponible, possède une connaissance approfondie de toutes les questions relatives au droit du travail et c'est un plaisir de collaborer avec elle.
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  • Laurence Jolicoeur
    Laurence Jolicoeur

    Laurence Jolicoeur

    Laurence Jolicoeur is a promising associate in labour and employment law who advises clients on employment contracts, collective agreements, human rights matters and workplace policies.

    Laurence Jolicoeur est une avocate prometteuse en droit du travail et de l’emploi qui conseille ses clients sur les contrats de travail, les conventions collectives, les questions relatives aux droits de la personne et les politiques en milieu de travail.

    • It is a pleasure working with Laurence Jolicoeur.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • C’est un plaisir de travailler avec Laurence Jolicoeur.

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  • Mark-Anthony Nakis
    Mark-Anthony Nakis

    Mark-Anthony Nakis

    Mark-Anthony Nakis is a seasoned associate in Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg's Montréal office and regularly assists clients on a range of labour mandates, including workforce restructurings and onboardings.

    Mark-Anthony Nakis est un avocat chevronné au bureau de Montréal de Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg. Il conseille régulièrement des clients sur divers dossiers en droit du travail, notamment en matière de restructuration des effectifs et d'intégration de personnel.

    • We receive excellent support from Mark-Anthony Nakis.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Mark-Anthony is responsive and knowledgeable.

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    • Mark-Anthony offers quality support, great turnaround times and is always there for us.

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    • Mark-Anthony makes himself available and provides information in a way that is clear and inspires confidence.

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    • Mark-Anthony is very professional and available.

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    • Nous bénéficions d'un excellent soutien de la part de Mark-Anthony Nakis.

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    • Mark-Anthony offre un soutien de qualité, des délais d'exécution rapides et est toujours là pour nous.

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    • Mark-Anthony est très professionnel et disponible.

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    • Mark-Anthony se rend disponible et fournit des informations de manière claire et inspire confiance.

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    • Mark-Anthony est réactif et compétent.
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