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Norton Rose Fulbright

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright

Our National Employment and Labour team represents employers in both private and public sectors across Canada. The team is based in six key Canadian markets including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City.

The team regularly advises on both provincial matters as well as leading cases at the federal level. We also act for major players in the federal sphere, large energy companies, universities, infrastructure organizations and pharma companies.

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Employment & Labour - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright demonstrates exceptional breadth and depth of coverage in the key Canadian markets, with standout employment and labour departments in both Québec and Ontario, as well as an accomplished team in British Columbia. The firm offers extensive experience of labour, employment and human rights litigation and arbitration, appearing before labour relations boards and courts. It also advises on union certification and business mobility issues. The Norton Rose team is equally well experienced in employment and labour matters arising from M&A transactions. Its workload comprises matters of provincial, national and international scope in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, financial services and transportation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Veren on its business combination with Whitecap Resources, including on equity and incentive arrangements for directors, officers and key employees, as well as transition and severance strategies, to ensure integration readiness and retention of talent.

Strengths

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  • The department stands out for its deep subject matter expertise, practical judgement and consistent ability to deliver clear, reliable guidance and advice.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • Norton Rose Fulbright has excellent knowledge and is able to manage cases effectively and proactively.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • The Norton Rose Fulbright employment and labour team has a deep understanding of client operations, which allows them to provide advice that is not only legally sound but highly practical and tailored to our business needs.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • The firm's labour and employment department includes some of the most talented and knowledgeable lawyers in the country, who are very client-oriented, agile and adaptable to any issue. They come with a wealth of experience and expertise, and a strong team, resulting in successful outcomes.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • Norton Rose's labour department is very well-versed and knowledgeable. Their depth and understanding, and the expertise they bring for different facets, are second to none.

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Members

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  • Richard Charney

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