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Dentons

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2027 : Alberta

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Employment & Labour - Alberta

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Dentons offers a well-regarded employment practice in Alberta with expertise based across both its Calgary and Edmonton offices. The team has experience in both litigation and advisory employment work, acting for clients in sectors such as oil and gas and education. It represents clients in disputes over unfair dismissals and terminations with cause. Team members have notable experience in employment law arbitrations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons acted for Brookfield Residential in a wrongful dismissal action arising from the termination of a senior employee for just cause.

Strengths

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  • The Dentons team has deep expertise.

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  • What distinguishes this department is the depth of expertise they bring to every interaction. The guidance Dentons provides is thoughtful, strategic and tailored to our organisational context. Their advice reflects a genuine partnership approach.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • The Dentons team is very pragmatic in the advice they provide, with good business sense and terrific experience.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • Dentons is very connected to the practicalities of the advice I need and very customised towards our business needs. They are top-notch.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • Dentons' strength lies in their ability to provide clear, practical guidance on sensitive and complex matters while maintaining a strong understanding of institutional context. The team communicates legal considerations in an accessible manner and demonstrates sound judgement in balancing legal risk with organisational values and regulatory obligations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cristina Wendel
    Cristina Wendel

    Cristina Wendel

    Cristina Wendel leads the Edmonton employment and labour group at Dentons, advising employers on human rights issues and occupational health and safety matters.

    • Cristina is excellent. She provides practice guidance and diligently represents our matters.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Cristina is a highly skilled and trusted adviser.

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  • Fausto Franceschi
    Fausto Franceschi

    Fausto Franceschi

    Fausto Franceschi assists clients with employment law advice on workplace policies and diversity and inclusion initiatives. He also advises clients on employment agreements and represents them in arbitration hearings.

    • Fausto is extremely knowledgeable and practical in his approach.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
    • Fausto is a great partner to our business, understanding our business and adapting to our changing needs and constraints.
      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • His ability to build relationships is unsurpassed; the way he builds trust is incredible. His knowledge, listening skills and advice are excellent.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Fausto is extraordinary on simple and complex matters, and he has a very good understanding of overall business and corporate issues.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Fausto strikes the appropriate balance between legal analysis and a practical solution, which is always very much appreciated and valued.

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