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Torys LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario

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Torys LLP

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Employment & Labour - Ontario

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Torys fields a well-regarded group from its Toronto office that provides coverage on the full range of employment and labour matters. The team regularly advises clients on discrimination and harassment claims as well as collective bargaining agreements. Its lawyers also provide counsel to companies on employment issues relating to acquisitions or sales.
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Strengths

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  • Torys has deep and broad experience. They are always a pleasure to work with.

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  • Torys has great communication and balanced communication with needs. The team is very knowledgeable and engaged with clients.

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  • Torys' breadth of knowledge is excellent and the firm has expert resources.

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  • The firm has deep subject matter expertise all in one place. We find them to be very responsive and invested in our success.

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  • The department provides comprehensive services, proactive and high-quality advice and a strategic approach focused on understanding the client's unique needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lisa Talbot
    Lisa Talbot

    Lisa Talbot

    Lisa Talbot of Torys is based in Toronto and is best recognised for her skills in employment litigation, most notably in class actions and wrongful dismissals. As well as appearing before the courts, she regularly advocates for clients in front of human rights tribunals. She also advises on allegations of workplace harassment and bullying. Sources highlight her litigation skills.

    • A giant in the field of employment law, Lisa always provides articulate, excellent advice and a strong work product.

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    • Lisa Talbot is very experienced and good at strategic thought, helping us think through the right decisions.

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  • Darryl R Hiscocks
    Darryl R Hiscocks

    Darryl R Hiscocks

    Darryl Hiscocks of Torys is a prominent lawyer based in Toronto who advises clients on a range of employment issues relating to corporate transactions.

    • Darryl provides excellent support for an array of matters.

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    • Darryl is great to work with and able to offer insight into what other similar companies are doing.

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    • He is one of the best labour lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with.

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  • Irfan Kara
    Irfan Kara

    Irfan Kara

    Irfan Kara assists with a variety of contentious employment matters, including wrongful dismissals.

    • Irfan has a clear understanding of the issues and is able to explain, in layman's terms, the legal principles surrounding the case.

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    • He works deeply to understand our needs and consistently delivers excellent advice.

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  • Rebecca Wise
    Rebecca Wise

    Rebecca Wise

    Rebecca Wise is a partner who acts for employers on a wide range of operational matters, as well as handling workplace investigations.

    • Rebecca is consistently terrific and is building a name for herself in providing strategic advice on investigations and employment matters.

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