
Brian Thiessen KC
About
Provided by Brian Thiessen KC
Practice Areas
Brian is the Managing Partner of the Calgary office and his practice focuses on the managerial side of employment and labour issues, including executive employment arrangements, retention arrangements, restrictive covenants, privacy law matters, employment disputes and human rights complaints. He frequently advises corporations on the employment and privacy law ramifications of corporate transactions, including with respect to unionized and non-unionized employees. In addition, he has worked with corporations to facilitate the development and implementation of privacy and employment policies, including the training of employees, managers and privacy officers.
Career
Brian clerked at the Court of Appeal and Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. He has practiced as an employment & labour lawyer for 21 years. Previously, Brian was the National Co-Chair of the Employment & Labour Group at Blakes.
Professional Memberships
Chair, Calgary Police Commission. Chartered Professional in Human Resources – CPHR. Certified Information and Privacy Professional – Canada, IAPP. Law Society of Alberta. Law Society of British Columbia. Board of Directors – Calgary Police Foundation.
Publications
Employment & Labour Law in British Columbia, Lexology Navigator, 2018.
Canadian Employment Law, Legal 500: Country Comparative Guide, 2017 - 2018.
Personal
Alberta, 1998
British Columbia, 2016
Human Resources Institute of Alberta, CHRP
International Association of Privacy Professionals, CIPP/C
University of Calgary, J.D.
Queen's University, B.Com (Hons)
Chambers Review
Canada
Brian Thiessen KC is the managing partner of Osler's Calgary office, and commands widespread respect for his broad practice that includes a strong focus on the employment and privacy aspects of major transactions. He also provides advice on employment disputes.
"Brian is effective and pragmatic. I always receive top-notch service."
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