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Dentons Canada LLP

Employment & Labour

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The Dentons Employment and Labour group in Quebec regularly represents management in connection with employment and benefits related litigation, corporate and governmental investigations, executive compensation and counseling projects.

Our notable areas of expertise include the public sector, health services, manufacturing, professional services and transportation. Our team is recognized in the market particularly for health and safety law as well as work on behalf of federally regulated entities.

Comprised of a group of experienced lawyers with expertise in high-risk matters, our Workplace Investigations team provides a range of offerings to clients, including external workplace investigations, investigative support for internal investigations, workplace policy audits, workplace privacy policy audits, workplace investigation training, and respectful workplace training. The Dentons team successfully advises employers on their workplace policies and obligations and helps them protect businesses when issues arise.

With our global presence and network, we are one of only a few firms that can provide multinational businesses with a coordinated solution to all their employment and benefits needs throughout the world. Clients are attracted by our strong technical skills and we strive to build lasting relationships.

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Employment & Labour - Québec

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Dentons is adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including termination disputes, employment agreements and policy reviews. The law firm also advises on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. Its lawyers are active across a range of sectors, such as hospitality and entertainment.

À propos de l’équipe

Dentons est apte à traiter les questions d’emploi litigieuses et non contentieuses, y compris les différends en matière de licenciement, les contrats de travail et les révisions de politiques d'emploi. Le cabinet d’avocats intervient également sur les aspects liés au droit du travail dans les transaction de fusions et acquisitions. Ses avocats sont actifs dans plusieurs secteurs, tels que l’hôtellerie et le divertissement.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advises the Canadian National Railway Company (CN), Canada’s largest railway, on worker’s compensation matters.

  • Dentons conseille Canadian National Railway Company (CN), la plus grande compagnie ferroviaire du Canada, sur les questions d’indemnisation des accidents du travail.

Strengths

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  • The Dentons team has the ability to distill complex employment law into actionable advice for its clients.

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  • Dentons's employment and labour team stands out for its deep expertise, practical approach and strong track record in handling complex matters.

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  • Dentons distinguishes itself from other law firms with its elevated business acumen and clear advice.

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  • L'équipe du droit du travail et de l'emploi de Dentons se distingue par son expertise approfondie, son approche pratique et son expérience solide dans le traitement de dossiers complexes.

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  • L’équipe de Dentons a la capacité de distiller le droit du travail complexe en conseils pratiques pour ses clients.

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  • Dentons se distingue des autres cabinets d’avocats par son sens aigu des affaires et ses conseils clairs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Virginie Dandurand
    Virginie Dandurand

    Virginie Dandurand

    Virginie Dandurand is noted for her wide-ranging employment practice. She is well placed to advise on matters relating to human rights and executive dismissals.

    Virginie Dandurand est reconnue pour sa pratique diverse en droit du travail. Elle est bien placée pour conseiller sur les questions relatives aux droits de l’homme et aux licenciements de cadres.

    • Virginie is a miracle-worker and delivers outstanding strategy.

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    • Virginie is continuously offering solutions and is extremely dedicated to her customers.

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    • Virginie is an excellent partner who quickly establishes rapport and demonstrates deep expertise.

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    • Virginie est une excellente associée qui établit rapidement des bonnes relations et fait preuve d’une grande expertise.

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    • Virginie fait des miracles et offre une approche stratégique exceptionnelle.

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    • Virginie propose continuellement des solutions et est extrêmement dévouée à ses clients.

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  • Arianne Bouchard
    Arianne Bouchard

    Arianne Bouchard

    Arianne Bouchard advises on collective and individual labour relations with a particular focus on individual or collective layoffs. She is also the national co-leader of the firm's employment and labour group.

    Arianne Bouchard conseille en matière de relations de travail collectives et individuelles, plus particulièrement en matière de licenciements individuels ou collectifs. Elle est également co-responsable nationale du groupe de droit de l'emploi et du travail du cabinet.

    • She is incredibly knowledgeable and provides timely advice and guidance.

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    • Arianne Bouchard is thorough, innovative and creative. Her rationality allows her to mediate complex situations.

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    • Arianne is fantastic and provides business advice.

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    • Arianne est fantastique et fournit des conseils commerciaux.

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    • Elle est incroyablement compétente et fournit des conseils et des instructions rapides.

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    • Arianne Bouchard est minutieuse, innovante et créative. Sa rationalité lui permet de résoudre des situations complexes.

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