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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2026 : 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 telecoms, transport and financial services sectors.

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Strengths

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  • The McCarthy team is very knowledgeable and always has our best interest in mind when dealing with our cases.

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  • The firm has a diverse skill set and expertise.

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  • The team is very knowledgeable with strong expertise.

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  • The thing that most distinguishes McCarthy Tétrault is that they really work to understand the dynamics and culture of our organisation and what would work best for us.

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  • The firm is communicative and has vast knowledge. We have zero hesitation having McCarthy Tétrault lead our most complicated and sophisticated matters.

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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.

    • Chris is an outstanding lawyer and is our first call for any potential issues we may encounter.

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    • He is practical yet sophisticated in his knowledge. Chris is aware of client needs and is communicative.

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    • Christopher is knowledgeable, reliable and responsive.

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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.

    • He acts as a valued member of our internal team. Donovan is personable and a trusted partner. His strength is in relationship building and taking the time to get to know his clients.

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    • Donovan offers practical and pragmatic advice based on years of experience.

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    • Donovan is very reliable. We are very satisfied with the service levels we receive and can always count on him to provide us with the pros and cons.

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