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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2027 : British Columbia

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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McCarthy Tétrault helps you address employment issues before they become problems. We have some of the country’s top legal talents who are at the forefront of new developments in employment practices, policies and laws.

We represent clients in a broad spectrum of economic activity, including manufacturing, technology, energy and utilities, mining, construction, gaming and hospitality, transportation and warehousing, as well as public sector entities including government ministries and agencies, municipalities and universities.

We assemble the right team for your specific needs from our large roster of senior and junior lawyers. And with offices across the country, we combine local know-how with the resources of a leading national firm. Our labour lawyers have a reputation for strategic, timely and practical advice in all areas of labour relations and labour law, at both the provincial and federal levels.

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Employment & Labour - British Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault is a distinguished national law firm with an accomplished labour and employment team in Vancouver, whose lawyers are well practised across a range of matters. These include unionisations, wrongful dismissal claims and human rights complaints. The group is also adept at advising on the employment aspects of high-profile M&A transactions. Many of the firm's clients come from the telecom, transport and financial services sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault advised Radius Recycling on its definitive merger agreement with Toyota Tsusho America, including employment continuity and retention strategy.

Strengths

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  • The McCarthy Tétrault team offers pragmatic and business-appropriate advice.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • McCarthy Tétrault has depth and breadth of experience and an excellent ability to make complex legal issues readily understandable by non-lawyers.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • McCarthy Tétrault's knowledge of employment and labour matters is extensive.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • The team always provides exceptional advice and service. They offer sage advice based on a strong understanding of our organisation.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • McCarthy Tétrault has the depth and breadth for all my needs and goes above and beyond.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher McHardy
    Christopher McHardy

    Christopher McHardy

    Christopher McHardy divides his time between Vancouver and Calgary and is best known for his strengths in advising on employment matters relating to M&A transactions. He is also well versed in contentious labour matters such as union applications and wrongful dismissal claims.

    • Christopher is extremely knowledgeable on a wide breadth of issues. He has vast commercial awareness and a solid understanding of our company.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Christopher gives up-to-date information and does a great job presenting lots of options.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • He is an amazing lawyer who is very strategic and very practical.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
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  • Donovan Plomp
    Donovan Plomp

    Donovan Plomp

    Donovan Plomp is a Vancouver-based lawyer who operates a broad practice in both contentious and non-contentious employment law. Alongside his experience advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions, he is also adept at human rights matters, collective bargaining and grievance arbitrations.

    • Donovan is an excellent strategic partner who uses legal knowledge and industry experience to reach practical solutions.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Donovan is outstanding counsel.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada

    • Donovan's wealth of experience brings a clear vision to difficult situations.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
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  • Lauren Soubolsky
    Lauren Soubolsky

    Lauren Soubolsky

    Lauren Soubolsky frequently advises on the employment and labour aspects of significant corporate transactions. She is counsel in the firm's Vancouver office.

    • Lauren is an absolute rising star and has the ability to manage very complex facts.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
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