Employment & Labour
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 1
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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
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"The lawyers are extremely responsive, proactive and set realistic expectations. We know where we stand in each matter at all times. Service is fantastic."
"The lawyers at Stikeman are clear, concise and effective."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The lawyers are extremely responsive, proactive and set realistic expectations. We know where we stand in each matter at all times. Service is fantastic."
"The lawyers at Stikeman are clear, concise and effective."
"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."
"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."
Notable Practitioners
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 Clarke is a very experienced lawyer and provides practical advice in a calm, cohesive manner."
"Gary provides advice that is meaningful, succinct and direct."
"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."
"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."
Kristopher Noonan often advises clients on the employment law aspects of corporate transactions. In addition, he assists with executive terminations and grievance arbitrations.
"Kristopher Noonan brings an in-depth viewpoint, skill set and experience to the table in our business meetings."
"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 always provides excellent support."
David Price is an associate-to-watch and is well placed to assist clients with a range of employment and labour matters, including human rights issues, grievances and wrongful dismissals. He is also well placed to advise on employment and labour issues arising from corporate transactions.
"David Price is very detailed and thorough."
"David is excellent and great to deal with. He has a very well-rounded practice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Alberta