Employment & Labour
Ontario
12 years ranked
Provided by Baker McKenzie
George practices trial and appellate litigation. He has been lead counsel on cases before administrative tribunals, trial courts, and courts of appeal, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He represents parties in high-profile and reputation threatening cases, such as large-stakes labor and employment litigation, class actions, fraud (financial and otherwise), governance matters, shareholder and partnership disputes, and administrative and public law issues, including those involving the Charter.
George also provides high-value, complex strategic advice to Boards and executive leadership teams. He has advised on several matters, including domestic and cross-border investigations, crisis management, executive compensation, and governance issues.
Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers, Chair, Advocacy Committee
The Advocates' Society
Canadian Association of University Solicitors
Contributor to the Canadian Labour and Employment Law blog
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George Avraam is based in Toronto and is distinguished for his representation of provincial and national clients in employment litigation. He regularly appears before provincial and appellate courts and is also experienced in arbitration.
George Avraam of Baker McKenzie is an experienced administrative and public law lawyer in Toronto. He is regularly engaged by higher education institutions and on matters before the Supreme Court of Canada.
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George provides exceptional client service and an intuitive understanding of complex matters. His level of sophistication is outstanding.
He is absolutely exceptional.
George is extremely client-focused. He takes time to understand the client's need in order to develop strategies and deliver them effectively.
George is an excellent advocate who is able to convey complex arguments.
George is smart, tenacious and knows his stuff. He understands the sector and his litigation skills are outstanding.
He is the most critical resource that we have.
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