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What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott is a major national firm with a well-respected labour and employment team in Calgary. It frequently acts for both provincial and federal clients on transactional employment issues, including the employment aspects of high-profile M&A. The team is also active in contentious matters including class actions and grievance arbitrations. Stikeman's client list for employment and labour matters features major employers from the energy, chemical, and oil and gas sectors. Its lawyers also represent clients in the separation of senior executives.

Work Highlights

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  • Lawyers at Stikeman Elliott assisted Teck Resources with the employment and labour aspects of Teck selling its entire interest in its steelmaking coal business to Glencore.

Strengths

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The Stikeman lawyers I have worked with have a very solid business foundation that allows them to really understand the issues and develop compelling options and solutions.

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The lawyers are extremely responsive, proactive and set realistic expectations. We know where we stand in each matter at all times. Service is fantastic.

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Stikeman has a great and diverse bench and really operates as a seamless team. The lawyers really make you feel like you are their only client - there's not much more you can ask for.

Employment & Labour respondent
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Our experience with the Stikeman Elliott employment team has instilled confidence in us that we will receive timely, comprehensive and practical advice on each employment matter we bring to them.

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The lawyers at Stikeman are clear, concise and effective.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gary T Clarke KC
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Gary T Clarke KC
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Gary Clarke is highly regarded for his broad employment law practice, which encompasses contentious matters, including class actions concerning wages, as well as non-contentious mandates such as the employment aspects of corporate transactions. He is highly experienced in executive terminations and disputes relating to breaches of confidentiality.

Gary provides advice that is meaningful, succinct and direct.

Gary is an absolute pleasure to work with. He has assembled a strong employment law team and is able to provide us with timely and practical guidance on the issues we have brought to him. 

Gary Clarke is a very experienced lawyer and provides practical advice in a calm, cohesive manner.

Gary Clarke is a fantastic counsel. He is level-headed, easy to work with and very knowledgeable in employment matters. He is also very responsive and kind. We are in good hands with Gary.

Gary knows the market, knows what's going on and was able to present something that made sense to me. He is my go-to person and the only person I call for any employment law in Alberta.

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Kristopher Noonan
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Kristopher Noonan
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Kristopher Noonan often advises clients on the employment law aspects of corporate transactions. In addition, he assists with executive terminations and grievance arbitrations.

Kris is a practical lawyer. He is thorough in his preparation, but straight to the point when it comes to practically executing and good at advising on potential risk.

Kristopher Noonan brings an in-depth viewpoint, skill set and experience to the table in our business meetings.

Kristopher Noonan always provides excellent support.

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Gary T Clarke KC
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Gary T Clarke KC
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Kristopher Noonan
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Kristopher Noonan
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