LAWYER PROFILE
George Avraam

George Avraam

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Practice Areas

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.

Professional Memberships

Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers, Chair, Advocacy Committee

The Advocates' Society

Canadian Association of University Solicitors

Publications

Contributor to the Canadian Labour and Employment Law blog

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Employment & Labour - Ontario

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

George Avraam is the managing partner of Baker McKenzie. He 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.

Litigation: Administrative & Public Law - Ontario

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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  • George is very commercially-minded and works with us to understand our business, risk tolerance and solutions.

    Employment & LabourChambers Canada Guide
  • George is an extremely trusted adviser and always provides sound advice in keeping with our strategy, vision and values.

    Employment & LabourChambers Canada Guide
  • He is an outstanding lawyer who provides top-level of service, while enabling an excellent team.

    Employment & LabourChambers Canada Guide
  • George is excellent and always provides us with very good advice in a timely manner.

    Employment & LabourChambers Canada Guide
  • He is really enthusiastic to take on difficult issues.

    Litigation: Administrative & Public LawChambers Canada Guide
  • He gives outstanding support throughout the process.

    Litigation: Administrative & Public LawChambers Canada Guide

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Nationwide - Canada

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