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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario

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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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Employment & Labour - Ontario

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG is an international firm commanding an impressive provincial footprint, with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and Waterloo. The team acts as employment counsel to both major provincial and national clients on international corporate transactions. It is equally skilled in employment disputes, most significantly in wrongful dismissal litigation. Its expertise cuts across industry sectors including healthcare, insurance and food and beverages.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG successfully acted as counsel to Mattr Corp. in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit initiated by a former executive following the termination of his employment.

Strengths

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  • The Gowling team is pragmatic and reasonable, while providing sound advice.

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  • The firm is very valuable and an extension of our team. They know the market and have deep networks.

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  • Gowling has a very wide breadth of knowledge and is able to help on employment concerns for all provinces.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Bratt
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    Andrew Bratt

    Andrew Bratt enjoys an increasingly notable reputation for his experience providing employment advice on high-profile corporate transactions. He is also highly skilled in advising on employment litigation covering wrongful dismissal, workers' compensation and human rights. Based in Toronto, he leads the Gowling's national employment, labour and equalities practice.

    • It is always a wonderful experience to work with Andrew. He understands the business and how we work.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • He is an excellent lawyer that puts my mind at ease.

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    • Andrew helps us with all of our queries.

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