
Employment & Labour
Canada Guide 2027 : Ontario
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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP is one of Canada's leading law firms practicing exclusively in the areas of labour relations, employment, and human rights law on behalf of management. The firm advises and represents employers in all matters relating to the employment relationship and human resources. The firm has been honored both nationally and internationally for the work it performs.
Why Choose Filion Wakely Throup Angeletti LLP?
Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP is an Ontario based law firm. However, through its partnership and association with L&E Global and AEC (Advocates for Employers of Canada) the firm not only has local, but also national and international reach. As the only Canadian member of L&E Global, the firm is part of an international alliance of top-rated firms across the globe. Together, it provides advocacy to employers on all workplace issues, including employment, labour, human rights, privacy, employee benefits, and immigration law.
As a founding member of AEC, the firm advocates for clients in every sector of the economy, and advise all types of organisations – from large multi-national corporations and mid-size national and local operations, to entrepreneurs, not-for-profits, and all levels of government.
Its lawyers are leaders in the space of employment law, with multiple accolades and merits highlighting their professionalism and knowledge. The team provides a big-picture strategy, while maintaining your business focus.
Industries (8)
- Employment and Labour
- Termination
- Employment Contracts
- Human Rights Matters
- Collective Bargaining
- Union Certification & Decertification
- Wrongful Dismissal & Other Civil Litigation
- Attendance & Disability Management
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Work Highlights
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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti represented Semple Gooder Roofing in an arbitration proceeding concerning the employer's termination of an employee for inappropriate conduct. The arbitrator ultimately upheld the termination.
Strengths
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The firm is unmatched in its ability to provide deep, strategic legal advice that fully meets our needs.
Employment & Labour respondentCanadaThe guidance from the Filion Wakely team is really commercially grounded and tailored to our needs.
Employment & Labour respondentCanadaFilion Wakely is very responsive and provides excellent service.
Employment & Labour respondentCanada
Notable Practitioners
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James Knight
James Knight is an employment lawyer who enjoys a stellar reputation and a strong track record acting before the courts, labour tribunals and arbitration boards. His primary areas of expertise include health and safety cases, human rights matters and disputes over employment standards. He works out of the firm's Toronto and Hamilton offices.
Band 3 
Band 3 
Robert Bayne
Toronto-based Robert Bayne is a well-known employment lawyer who represents clients in the hospitality, retail and manufacturing sectors. Alongside providing advice on legislative reform, he is also accomplished in labour relations and collective bargaining.
Rob is a seasoned veteran who has vast knowledge.
Employment & Labour respondentCanadaRobert's strategic thinking stands out and he is very seasoned.
Employment & Labour respondentCanadaRobert can solve the most complex legal problems and help you implement the best strategic solutions going forward. I cannot overstate the value of his counsel.
Employment & Labour respondentCanada
Band 4 
Band 4 
Donald B. Jarvis
Donald Jarvis is an employment lawyer based in Toronto who acts for both public and private employers, including those in manufacturing, healthcare and municipal government. He is adept at human rights matters, wrongful dismissals and employment litigation.
Donald is very open to listening and hearing everything in terms of the nuances and has been an excellent, knowledgeable help to us.
Employment & Labour respondentCanada
Ranked Individuals at Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP (3)
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Donald B. Jarvis
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James Knight
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Robert Bayne
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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 Canada 2027
Practice area: Employment & Labour
Location: Nationwide - Canada
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