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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta


Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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About

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At Gowling WLG, our team of employment and labour law professionals can help you manage your people so you can capitalize on opportunities and achieve your goals.

From streamlining hiring practices, complying with legislation and managing challenges, to ending relationships or protecting your assets, we know the law – and we also understand the employment and labour challenges facing your business.

Whether you're a multinational company, a mid-sized operation managing its growth or a local entrepreneur just starting out, we have the specialized knowledge and skills to help you manage your people and resolve your legal issues.

Our comprehensive experience spans a range of key sectors, including manufacturing, energy and natural resources, financial services, life sciences, media and advertising, professional services, projects and infrastructure, retail, technology and many more.

With lawyers in business centres across Canada, we hold in-depth experience in areas that are essential to your commercial success, such as:

  • Employment law
  • Labour relations
  • Health and safety
  • Human rights and discrimination
  • Workplace privacy
  • Absence management
  • Disability accommodation
  • Workers' compensation
  • M&A
  • Termination advice and strategy
  • Employment litigation and alternate dispute resolution

We also work closely with our firm colleagues in the areas of immigration, health & safety, pensions, tax, privacy and capital markets to ensure you benefit from the value of our combined knowledge, experience and skills.

Chambers Review

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Employment & Labour - Alberta

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

The Calgary office of Gowling WLG is home to a dynamic employment and labour practice, which advises clients ranging from startups and SMEs to large international corporations operating in sectors such as oil and gas, transportation and technology. The firm is capable of advising on the employment law aspects of corporate restructurings, including employee terminations. In addition, team members represent employers in internal investigations and employment law disputes.

Strengths

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  • Gowling is a very strong firm and the services we have received have been excellent.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada
  • The Gowling team is practical and efficient with advice and time to ensure resolution.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada
  • The firm is client-focused, prompt and responsive.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Maxwell Brunette
    Band 4Maxwell Brunette

    Maxwell Brunette

    Maxwell Brunette assists employers with internal investigations and litigation concerning allegations of wrongful dismissal and human rights claims. He is the practice group leader of the employment and labour law department in Gowling WLG's Calgary and Vancouver offices.

    • He is very well regarded and a standout.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
    • Max is great at understanding overarching business strategies and providing practical advice.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
    • Maxwell inspires confidence.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

Ranked Individuals at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP (1)

Alberta

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