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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.

Chambers Review

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Employment & Labour - Ontario

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What the Team is Known For

Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti is a large employment and labour law boutique which enjoys a stellar reputation in the Ontario market, with offices in Toronto, London and Hamilton. The firm handles high-profile work throughout the province, acting for a diverse client base ranging from SMEs to large multinational corporations, with an active presence in both the private and public sectors. It has notable expertise in collective bargaining, labour arbitration, wrongful dismissal cases and human rights issues, acting for clients in the manufacturing, entertainment and retail sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Fillion Wakely Thorup Angeletti was retained by the Government of Canada to lead an independent review in relation to the appointment of the Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Knight
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James Knight
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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.

Jamie is terrific.

He's knowledgeable and skilled. We value his history and expertise with us.

Jamie is an excellent lawyer.

Sarah Crossley
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Sarah Crossley
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Toronto-based Sarah Crossley runs an extensive practice in employment law, most significantly advising on wrongful dismissals, workplace investigations and unionised employment matters. In these areas she has acted for clients in the education, pharmaceutical and energy sectors.

Sarah Crossley has a great knowledge of employment law and labour relations. She knows our business extremely well.

Sarah is super practical, responsive and assertive. She's our go-to in Canada for employment and labour.

She is the consummate professional and extremely knowledgeable. She is one of the top lawyers in this area.

Robert Bayne
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Robert Bayne
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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.

He is very knowledgeable and a litigation go-getter.

I can't speak highly enough of his business acumen and sound legal advice.

Rob Bayne sets the standard when it comes to savvy and sophisticated advice strategic to the business, with a proven ability to successfully navigate complicated and controversial problems.

Rob is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable. More than anything else, he's extremely attentive on a really personable level.

He truly understands our business and has always worked in our best interest to help us with the best possible outcomes.

Donald B. Jarvis
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Donald B. Jarvis
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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.

Don is a very good negotiator and is very good at being able to achieve the goals that we set.

Don's keen attention to detail and ability to see past the distractions often presented in cases have benefited our organisation greatly.

Ranked Lawyers at
Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

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James Knight
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James Knight
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Band 1
Sarah Crossley
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Sarah Crossley
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Band 2
Robert Bayne
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Robert Bayne
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Band 3
Donald B. Jarvis
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Donald B. Jarvis
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Members

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Industries

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Attendance & Disability Management

Collective Bargaining

Employment Contracts

Employment and Labour

Human Rights Matters

Termination

Union Certification & Decertification

Wrongful Dismissal & Other Civil Litigation