Employment & Labour - Ontario
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What the Team is Known For
Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie is a first-rate employment and labour law boutique recognised for its considerable breadth and depth of practice. The team works across a range of industries, including construction, retail and transportation, assisting employers across Ontario with a multitude of issues, including strikes and lockouts, as well as a range of collective bargaining matters. It offers counsel to both public and private sector clients on provincial and federal mandates. The firm has offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, London and Waterloo and acts for both domestic and international employers.
Strengths
Hicks is very knowledgeable with a strong sense of what is happening within the sector, which contributes to the success of resolving complex matters.
Hicks Morley believes in forming relationships with their clients. They are smart and strategic.
The firm's extensive expertise and knowledge in labour and employment law allows the client to develop close partnerships with a trusted legal representative.
The firm always puts forward strong recommendations with good risk analysis. They integrate the relevant points to ensure we are in compliance when we make decisions.
Hicks Morley has a large volume of available lawyers, without losing an ounce of quality among their bench. There is no level of complexity that their team of lawyers cannot handle.
Work Highlights
Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie represented the Canadian Football League regarding the indefinite suspension of veteran CFL player Shawn Lemon.
Notable practitioners
Toronto-based Stephen Shamie is a senior labour and employment lawyer with a formidable reputation in human resource law. He acts for both public and private clients on collective agreements, human rights hearings and labour board proceedings. He also frequently acts as labour counsel on corporate transactions.
We are truly fortunate to have Steve as a partner.
Henry Dinsdale provides accomplished employment advice to both provincial and national clients, as well as advising on collective bargaining. Based in Toronto, he possesses notable experience in several provinces across Canada alongside his considerable expertise in Ontario.
Henry Dinsdale is brilliant and can untangle complicated things.
The reason we choose Henry is due to his breadth of knowledge and clear understanding of key stakeholders.
Craig Rix is the managing partner of Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie in Toronto. He has a wide-ranging employment and labour practice with experience in collective bargaining negotiations and rights arbitrations. He is also skilled in human resources law and advising on statutory and regulatory matters.
Craig is my go-to for everything. His responsiveness, practicality and style are absolutely beyond any lawyer I have worked with.
Craig's attention to detail, solutions-oriented style and careful attention to superior client service sets him apart. We are very pleased with the support we receive from Craig.
He is just really exceptional.
Donna D'Andrea is a management-side labour and employment lawyer and is well-regarded for her work in the hospitality sector. Based in Toronto, she frequently acts for hotel chains and hospitality clients across the country on union negotiations. She also adeptly advises on dismissals, employment standards and human rights matters and is particularly well-regarded in related disputes work.
Toronto-based John Brooks is well-regarded for advising employers on unionisation and collective bargaining. He is also respected for his strengths in terminations, harassment and discrimination cases, especially in the education sector.
John is strategic, helpful and responsive.
He is very attentive, always available and ensures we get quick service. He's very experienced and is able to provide advice on a wide range of labour matters.
John Brooks is a go-to for me in all areas of law. John provides excellent legal advice and has a practical, common-sense orientation. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about trends.
Simon Mortimer offers a wide range of labour and employment advice, covering discrimination claims, as well as matters such as certifications and collective agreements. He is based out of Toronto and focuses on the strategic management of conflict and change.
Simon is a true subject matter expert and a knowledgeable lawyer. His approach and responsiveness are truly appreciated.
We are very impressed by Simon's strategic thinking and legal analysis.
Alex Lemoine is an associate based in Hicks Morley's Toronto office. He is a frequent advisor to employers on labour and employment matters.
Amanda Cohen is an employment and labour associate based in the Toronto office of Hicks Morley. She has a particularly active practice advising employers in the energy and transportation sectors, among others.
