Employment & Labour: Labour for Unions

Toronto-based Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson is a respected employment and labour boutique law firm, specialising in the representation of trade unions, professional bodies and individual employees. Its experience covers a broad range of mandates, from health and safety and employment benefits issues, to disciplinary proceedings and dismissal disputes. The lawyers also possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the area of business human rights. The firm has particular strength advising educational institutions and the industrial sector, and on issues within the police force.

Toronto-based Susan Ursel of Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkins is widely considered to bea leader in the field of human rights. With experience representing trade unions across both the public and private sectors, she has acted on arbitrations, judicial reviews and labour board issues. She is particularly proficient in representing unions in the education sector.

Ian Fellows of Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinskon in Toronto is a prominent figure in union-side labour relations who frequently acts on labour board hearings and arbitrations. He is also highly capable in labour injunctions and judicial reviews.

Josh Phillips of Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson in Toronto and is well-regarded for his strengths in labour and appellate law, having appeared before administrative tribunals and courts including the Supreme Court of Canada. He is particularly active in the education and policing sectors and is also skilled in human rights issues such as workplace drug and alcohol testing.