Employment & Labour - Alberta
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What the Team is Known For
McLennan Ross is a leading Alberta law firm with top-tier offices in both Calgary and Edmonton. It houses a large and respected team of lawyers, who cover a broad spectrum of labour and employment mandates on behalf of big-name management clients. The highly rated team handles numerous heavyweight matters, addressing issues such as breaches of union representation rights and the coordination of labour relations. It also has notable strengths representing clients in the construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors, with additional reach extending to the healthcare and education spheres. The firm is particularly well known for providing strategic labour planning advice in the context of major industrial projects. In addition to the firm's dominance in Alberta, its Yellowknife office further contributes to its influence in Western and Northern Canada.
Strengths
The firm has vast knowledge and expertise in labour and employment laws in Alberta.
McLennan Ross has an in-depth understanding of labour law coupled with an ability to understand our business and needs.
Work Highlights
McLennan Ross represented Imperial Oil in a human rights tribunal case following systemic discrimination allegations made by a former Indigenous employee.
Notable practitioners
David Ross KC is based in Edmonton. He is a hugely influential figure in the field of labour relations in Alberta and continues to provide high-level strategic advice to employers on matters involving labour relations plans.
Thomas Ross KC advises clients on strike protection and issues relating to union dues. He also acts on contentious mandates relating to employment policies and terminations.
Tom is absolutely fantastic.
Timothy Mitchell is a well-known Calgary-based lawyer who maintains a very notable practice in labour relations. He is best known for his abilities in collective bargaining agreements, union certification and representing clients before the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal.
Timothy is one of the best I have ever worked with. His attention to detail is exceptional.
Based in Calgary, Damon Bailey KC is well respected for his labour relations practice, often advising on unfair practice complaints and employee rights concerning holidays.
Chris Lane KC is based in Edmonton and has wide-ranging expertise in the field of labour relations, advising on strike protection, labour relations plans and collective bargaining matters.
