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Harris & Company LLP is one of western Canada's largest workplace law and advocacy firms. By specializing in labour and employment, our clients are confident they are working with an experienced team who understand the legal framework of workplace law and are knowledgeable about recent developments, significant decisions, and emerging issues.

Founded in 1992, Harris is home to leading lawyers in each of our practice areas:

  • ​Labour Law
  • Employment Law
  • Aboriginal Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Construction Law
  • Education Law
  • First Nations Workplace Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Litigation
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Privacy and Access to Information
  • Workers' Compensation

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Employment & Labour - British Columbia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Harris & Company is a first-rate boutique law firm with a deep bench of experienced lawyers. Based in Vancouver, it specialises in employment and labour law and offers a well-honed practice that caters to high-profile public institutions and private employers, notably in the healthcare and education sectors. The team is capable of handling a variety of matters ranging from collective bargaining agreements to human rights and wrongful dismissals. It also handles matters involving allegations of discrimination, including on the basis of sex and disability, and the firm is well recognised for its dynamic litigation practice.

Strengths

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They are the biggest labour and employment firm.

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Harris & Company are market leaders in BC right now.

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They are top-notch in the area.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gavin Hume KC
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Gavin Hume KC
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Senior Statespeople
Gavin Hume KC is based in Vancouver and is highly esteemed for his experience representing employers before labour relations boards, arbitration panels and the BC Supreme Court. He is particularly valued for advising clients on the strategic aspects of workplace employment issues.

Gavin is a good lawyer, with a good reputation.

Gavin is a renowned lawyer.

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Geoffrey Litherland
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Geoffrey Litherland
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Band 3

Geoffrey Litherland is well respected for his capabilities in contentious labour matters and collective bargaining agreements. Based in Vancouver, he regularly represents both provincial and national clients in these areas.

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Colin Gibson
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Colin Gibson
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Band 4

Colin Gibson is a Vancouver-based lawyer, who is highly skilled in collective bargaining and human rights complaints. He is best known for acting on behalf of clients in the education sector.

Colin is a very accomplished lawyer in this field.

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Peter Csiszar
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Peter Csiszar
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Band 4

Peter Csiszar is based in Vancouver, where he is highly esteemed for his strengths in human rights issues and collective agreement negotiations. He often represents clients from the aviation, healthcare and education sectors.

Peter has been an excellent resource.

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Stephanie A. Vellins
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Stephanie A. Vellins
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Band 4

Stephanie Vellins is a Vancouver-based lawyer, who acts for a range of provincial and federal clients in both public and private sectors. She advises and advocates for clients on all aspects of workplace law, including human rights and frequently conducts bullying and harassment investigations.

Stephanie is fantastic.

Stephanie is very accomplished.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Harris & Company

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Employment & Labour
Gavin Hume KC
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Gavin Hume KC
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Senior Statespeople
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Geoffrey Litherland
3
Geoffrey Litherland
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Band 3
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Colin Gibson
4
Colin Gibson
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Band 4
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Peter Csiszar
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Peter Csiszar
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Band 4
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Stephanie A. Vellins
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Stephanie A. Vellins
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Band 4
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Members

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Abigail Cheung

Adriana Wills

Alan Winter

Alyssa Paez

Amanda Alberti

Andrew Wood

Armaan Kassam

Arthur Grant

Brad Cocke

Daniel Heath

David Penner

David Woolias

Donald Jordan

Elias Jimenez Gonzalez

Ellen Ferguson

Frances Doyle

Ilan Burkes

Ingrid Otto

Israel Chafetz

Jae-Yeon Lim

Jessica Fairbairn

Joyce Chiang

Kacey Krenn

Kamaal Dhillon

Keith Mitchell

Kristina Draskovic

Kyle Sandulescu

Lana Tsang

Lauren McClanaghan

Leah Singer

Lindsie Thomson

Madeline Lusk

Mark Colavecchia

Meg Monteith

Michael Hancock

Michela Fiorido

Natalia Tzemis

Nicole Toye

Nicole Williams

Olivia Startup

Robyn Jarvis

Rod McLennan

Rodney Sieg

Ryan Markesic

Sara Grujin

Sari Wiens

Shannon Faleiro

Stephanie Vellins

Suzanne Kennedy

Vincent Johnston

Yu-Ting (Andy) Chen

Industries

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Airline and aerospace

Community and social services

Construction

Film, television and new media

Financial services

First Nations

Forestry

Healthcare

Hospitality and gaming

K-12

Manufacturing and food processing

Marine services

Mining

Municipal

Professional services

Publishing and telecommunications

Retail

Technology

Transportation and warehousing

Universities and colleges