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 lawyers at McLennan Ross have in-depth knowledge of their areas of expertise and provide sound advice."
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 KCis well respected for his labour relations practice, often advising on unfair practice complaints and employee rights concerning holidays.
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.
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.
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 Lane KC brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the table; there is always a solution and an answer when dealing with Chris. He hasn't let me down."
