Dentons's labour and employment practice is equipped to represent clients in employment and benefits-related litigation, as well as providing transactional support, carrying out workplace investigations and training programs, and advising on health and safety matters. The national practice is co-directed by Toronto-based Andy Pushalik (workplace restructurings, discrimination and harassment complaints, contentious mandates) and Montreal-based Arianne Bouchard, who handles collective and individual labour matters. Additional key contacts include April Kosten (Calgary), Eleni Kassaris (Vancouver) and Virginie Dandurand (Montreal).
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'We appreciate that Dentons is able to support our organization with pro-bono legal advice and support.’
‘Eleni Kassaris has been a high-impact advisor and thought partner, and consistently provides clear, logical, timely and strategic guidance on our HR issues. Eleni's work with us has consistently helped us with complex issues in real time. Eleni has been a key contributor to strengthening our organization.’
‘Dentons provides expertise in all areas of labour and employment. Their team is extremely knowledgeable, provides quick responses, is available for urgent matters and assigns the right level of legal representation for each situation to manage costs.’
‘Fausto Franseschi KC is outstanding. He is incredibly personal, treats you like you are his best client every time, assigns work to levels he feels is appropriate and takes time to answer calls. His professionalism is unsurpassed, he is a community leader and very down to earth.’
‘Highly skilled team with strong knowledge of the law; good communication, responsive and collaborative.'
‘Fausto Franceschi is a standout for us and has become our go-to attorney in Canada. He has a strong understanding of business drivers and is therefore able to provide excellent client service that is both knowledgeable and practical.’
‘Dentons have one of the strongest legal teams in the country. They strive to give the best service and to represent their clients in the very best way. Eleni Kassaris is the epitome of class and grace. An incredibly knowledgeable lawyer and highly skilled at getting conclusive results for her clients.’
Clients clés
- BDO
- Canopy Growth Corporation
- Rain Carbon
- InnVest REIT (Hilton Quebec)
- Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation (Lionsgate)
- Alamos Gold
- Lifting Solutions
Points forts
- Advised Lionsgate on its acquisition of the global entertainment platform Entertainment One from Hasbro for $375m.
- Advised management of the Hilton Quebec on all aspects of labour and employment law.
- Represented Imperial Oil Limited in a significant alcohol and drug testing grievance, which included complaints regarding accommodation obligations, random testing, privacy and the defensibility of urine testing.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Jennifer Thompson
Responsable de la pratique
Andy Pushalik; Arianne Bouchard
Autres avocats clés
Eleni Kassaris; Fausto Franseschi KC