Chambers Review
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Employment & Labour - Alberta
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 entire experience working with this department was seamless.
McLennan Ross has wide-ranging expertise in the labour and employment field and specialised knowledge in a number of different industries.
McLennan's talent is the best in the industry. They are well-versed in labour and employment issues.
It is a skilled team with strong industry knowledge, experience and a good reputation for advocacy before labour boards and all levels of court.
McLennan Ross ensures that they fully understand the situation that we have and are superb at communicating with us in a very timely manner.
Work Highlights
McLennan Ross successfully represented Starbucks Canada in a series of attempts by the Steelworkers' Union to certify Starbucks’ employees in Alberta.
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.
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.
Damon has high expertise in the area of labour law. He is a seasoned lawyer with the ability to understand your business, which elevates his ability to provide exceptional service.
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.
Thomas is a very sound and practical professional. His level of expertise is very high.
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 agreement, union certification and representing clients before the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal.
Timothy Mitchell knows our industry so his recommendations on strategy are bang-on.
Tim is very knowledgeable, has an extensive amount of industry experience and provides clear advice. He is a pleasure to work with.
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.
Chris is a seasoned labour lawyer that has a measured approach. He is very easy to work with.