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Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia

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Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP

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Employment & Labour - British Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark is an experienced labour and employment boutique with capabilities across Canada and a particularly accomplished office in Vancouver. The firm offers expertise in a wide range of mandates, including collective bargaining, union certification and occupational health and safety. Its lawyers are especially strong at handling grievance arbitrations brought both by unions and individual employees. It also has notable experience representing employers from the food production and construction sectors in labour relations matters, and has also assisted with large-scale terminations as a result of restructuring.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark represented Western Pacific Engineering Group against an alleged discrimination claim on the basis of sex.

Strengths

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  • What I really appreciate is their business acumen. The team thinks beyond 'legalese' and looks at impacts on the business.

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  • The firm offers highly specialised knowledge into both unionised and non-unionised workplace matters.

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  • Mathews Dinsdale is strong in advocacy and is knowledgeable, with excellent advocates and negotiators.

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  • The team is very helpful and responsive, offering easy and understandable advice.

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  • Mathews Dinsdale is very well-versed in the labour relations of our industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Keith Murray
    Keith Murray

    Keith Murray

    Keith Murray divides his time between Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary. He is especially experienced in handling matters involving unions, including grievance arbitrations.

    • Keith is excellent counsel and has strong negotiation skills.

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    • Keith stands out as a highly skilled and reliable legal adviser who consistently delivers strategic, results-driven counsel.

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  • Nazeer T. Mitha
    Nazeer T. Mitha

    Nazeer T. Mitha

    Nazeer Mitha KC commands considerable respect for his wide-ranging experience representing both plaintiffs and employers before the courts and labour relations boards. Based in Vancouver at Mitha Law Group, he has particularly significant experience concerning union-related matters such as strikes.

    • He is a very effective and knowledgeable lawyer.

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    • Naz Mitha is very personable and helps us by explaining all of the different potential scenarios, ensuring we make informed decisions.

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    • I consistently appreciate his business acumen.

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    • Nazeer is fantastic and sharp as a tack.

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    • We respect his strategic instincts.

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  • Gradin Tyler
    Gradin Tyler

    Gradin Tyler

    Gradin Tyler has an impressive reputation in matters such as termination agreements, union certification applications, bargaining and occupational health and safety. He is based in Vancouver and is particularly experienced in appearing before the BC Labour Relations Board.

    • Grady is an exceptional legal partner. I cannot speak highly enough of his level of service, sophistication and situational awareness.

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    • He is knowledgeable, personable and comprehensive.

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    • Gradin is familiar with our industry and our processes, thus can easily navigate the questions and concerns we raise.

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  • Kim Nusbaum
    Kim Nusbaum

    Kim Nusbaum

    Kim Nusbaum acts on an array of employment and labour matters, including employment contracts and wrongful dismissal claims. She is based in the firm's Victoria office.

    • Kim is wonderful. Not only does she have extensive knowledge, but she is also very practical from a business standpoint and she's incredibly quick to respond.

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    • She offers solutions at a quick turnaround and gives very practical advice.

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    • Kim is fantastic. She is an outstanding drafter and wonderfully responsive.

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