Department profile
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Employment & Labour

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Rankings

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Employment & Labour - Alberta

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart's employment and labour group has established a strong reputation in Alberta. Its Calgary office frequently represents an impressive portfolio of employers. The team is particularly active advising on employment considerations related to corporate transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart represented People Corporation in a case examining the enforceability of restrictive covenants in employment agreements, arising from the client's acquisition of Lane Quinn Benefit Consultants.

Strengths

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  • The team is intimately familiar with our business, helping ensure consistency of advice.

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  • Ogletree stands out in the quality of their lawyers and the high-touch support provided.

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  • The firm has strong contextual knowledge of institution and industry. It's solution-focused and offers brilliant advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Shana Wolch
    Band 2Shana Wolch

    Shana Wolch

    Shana Wolch often assists clients with the employment law aspects of acquisitions. In addition, she advises on issues regarding employee status for foreign workers, employee terminations and grievances under collective agreements.
    • She is technically strong and knows how and when to communicate and look at things at a high level. Shana is results-focused.

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    • Shana is an extremely creative lawyer.

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    • It is a very collaborative experience working with Shana.

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  • Band 4Justin Turc
    Band 4Justin Turc

    Justin Turc

    Justin Turc of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart offers a broad employment law practice covering both contentious mandates, such as grievance arbitrations, and non-contentious matters, including the employment law aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Justin is an A+ lawyer. He is always able to support us in a way that we need.

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    • Justin is a very good lawyer and an effective member of the team.

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    • Justin gives very common sense and practical advice that is easy to action, always timely and well considered.

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