Employment & Labour: Labour for Unions - British Columbia
What the Team is Known For
Koskie Glavin Gordon is a Vancouver-based labour law firm which is regarded as a market leader for union-side representation. Its lawyers are sought out by trade unions and employees for their in-depth knowledge of collective bargaining, human rights, privacy law and workers' compensation issues. The team is further lauded for its experience in labour relations board proceedings and class actions. The firm acts for clients in sectors including construction, transportation, education and mining and also benefits from its affiliation with Koskie Minsky in Toronto, which provides representation for unions in Ontario.
Notable Practitioners
Anthony Glavin of Koskie Glavin Gordon has an acclaimed practice focused on union-side labour law within Vancouver, with his work spanning across the public and private spheres. He regularly appears before labour relations boards and human rights tribunals, representing workers in the healthcare, education and municipal sectors.
Charles Gordon KC is a prolific union-side litigator at Koskie Glavin Gordon, based in Vancouver. He has represented clients at all levels of the court system, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He is also well regarded for representing individual employees before administrative tribunals and labour boards.
Vancouver-based Murphy Fries of Koskie Glavin Gordon gains strong recognition as a skilled union-side lawyer in the field of labour law. She has notable expertise in collective agreements, labour relations and workers' compensation matters.
Will Clements of Koskie Glavin Gordon has accrued a strong reputation for representing unions in workers' compensation claims, judicial review and civil litigation matters. Based in Vancouver, he also regularly advises on collective agreements.