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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2027 : Alberta


Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

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With more than 1,100 attorneys in more than 60 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labour and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including labour and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.

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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 successfully defended Apple Canada against a complaint brought to them by a former employee.

Strengths

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  • Ogletree is practical, quick to give advice and client-focused. They work collaboratively with our team to find amicable solutions to challenges we face. Their accuracy and efficiency set them apart.

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  • They are extremely responsive and thorough in their approach and are unique in their ability to consistently find solutions that meet their clients' needs. They truly listen to the client to find an approach that addresses their issues.

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  • The Ogletree team understands our industry. This allows them to provide advice that is legally sound and practical. They consistently align legal strategies with our business goals.

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  • The team provides very practical, results-oriented 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.
    • Shana is an incredible lawyer and her support is invaluable to our organisation.

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    • Shana provides excellent legal counsel. She is timely, responsive and comes prepared with a wealth of knowledge. Her client focus is very clear and authentic.

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    • Shana is invested in her client's success and is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced lawyer.

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    • Shana is distinguished by her strategic insights and strong leadership.

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    • Shana is an excellent employment lawyer. She is extremely practical and has a keen business acumen.

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  • Band 4Justin Turc
    Band 4Justin Turc

    Justin Turc

    Justin Turc offers a broad employment law practice covering both contentious mandates, such as grievance arbitrations, and non-contentious mandates, including the employment law aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Justin is very technically strong and he knows the law.

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    • Justin stands out in his ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable advice.

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    • He is always exceptional.

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    • Justin is a highly capable practitioner.

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