About

Provided by Miller Thomson LLP

Miller Thomson’s Labour Relations and Employment Group offers practical and strategic support, providing private and public sector employers with expert guidance in navigating federal and provincial laws. Our aim is to help senior management make informed decisions aligned with best practices and current legal standards. Our specialized lawyers are located across Canada, providing National reach and local expertise. 


Our expertise covers the full range of human resources law, including: 

  • General Employment Law
  • Labour Relations
  • Human Rights Compliance and Advocacy
  • Business Immigration Services
  • Pension, Benefits, and Executive Compensation Solutions
  • Workplace Health and Safety Solutions


Stay ahead of labour and employment law issues with Miller Thomson’s expert legal guidance. Contact us today to ensure compliance and protect your business interests. 

Chambers Review

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Employment & Labour - Ontario

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Miller Thomson provides a full-service employment law offering, acting for both provincial and national employers from industries such as healthcare, food and beverages, retail and finance. Its expertise spans labour relations, occupational health and safety, collective agreements, grievances, workplace safety and pay equity, among other matters. Additionally, the team offers expertise in restructuring, insolvency and alternative dispute resolution, representing clients in a variety of contentious employment matters, and is equipped to advise clients on the employment aspects of M&A. The firm has a suite of offices across Ontario, in Toronto, London, Waterloo and Vaughan.

Work Highlights

  • Miller Thomson represented Newmont Corporation in its employment-related litigation, as well as in the implementation and execution of various human resources strategies to ensure the integration of its business with its newly acquired entities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lisa Goodfellow
3
Lisa Goodfellow
3
Band 3

Lisa Goodfellow of Miller Thomson is a highly regarded labour and employment lawyer who acts on both provincial and national matters from Toronto. She frequently advises on the employment and labour aspects of corporate transactions and also acts on grievance arbitrations and human rights complaints.

It has been a pleasure working with Lisa. She displays remarkable legal expertise and provides thorough guidance. She goes above and beyond.

Lisa is a great partner, who is very responsive and a pleasure to work with. I trust both her legal acumen and her practical, common sense.

She is an absolute pleasure to work with. Lisa has a very strong understanding of our business needs and has fostered a close working relationship with everyone on our team.

Hugh R Dyer
4
Hugh R Dyer
4
Band 4

Toronto-based Hugh Dyer of Miller Thomson is best known for advising clients in the healthcare industry on union grievance arbitrations. He also excels in collective agreements and acting before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

Hugh is absolutely fantastic. He is very knowledgeable, quick to respond and helpful.

Hugh is an excellent lawyer who exceeds our expectations, we are very satisfied with the quality of his work and trust his judgement. Hugh's expertise on employee and labour relations is outstanding.

Hugh is fantastic. He is very attentive, so he knows exactly what we're needing help or assistance with. His turnaround time is excellent.

Ranked Lawyers at
Miller Thomson LLP

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Ontario

Employment & Labour

Lisa Goodfellow
3
Lisa Goodfellow
3
Band 3
Hugh R Dyer
4
Hugh R Dyer
4
Band 4

Members

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Andre Nowakowski

Christine O'Donohue

Dirk Van de Kamer

Jill Wilkie

Jill Wilkie

Head of Department

Lisa Goodfellow

Michelle MacGillivray

Seann McAleese