Employment & Labour - Alberta
What the Team is Known For
Neuman Thompson is a noteworthy employment and labour law boutique that occupies a strong position in the Edmonton market. It is particularly focused on labour relations and employment litigation. The firm comes highly recommended for its representation of management interests, with its strengths including collective bargaining, arbitrations, and health and safety matters. The team often represents government bodies and agencies, as well as a range of other public and private sector clients. It is active throughout Alberta, as well as in Saskatchewan and Northern Canada.
Strengths
"Neuman Thompson's lawyers are very good at labour and union work."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Neuman KC is a highly experienced Edmonton lawyer who demonstrates a wealth of expertise acting for employers from both the public and private spheres on collective bargaining mandates, employment standards claims and arbitration proceedings. He is distinguished by his extensive experience representing government entities. "Craig Neuman KC is a terrific lawyer with a wealth of experience and is very highly regarded." "He is a fantastic counsel, responsive and pragmatic."
Hugh McPhail KC is lauded by sources for his capabilities in labour relations, which range from strategic advice to arbitrations covering human rights and wrongful dismissal claims. He is well known as one of the most experienced employment and labour lawyers in Edmonton and is particularly adept at representing government entities. "Hugh McPhail KC is very highly regarded."
Dwayne Chomyn KC is based in Edmonton and is well versed in contentious labour matters, including rights arbitrations, labour relations board hearings and wrongful dismissal litigation. His clients stem from both the public and private sectors and include government entities at the provincial and municipal levels. "Dwayne Chomyn KC is a terrific lawyer."
Roger Hofer KC has experience representing public and private sector employers in a range of labour, employment and human rights matters. "Roger Hofer KC is very good and terrific lawyer."
