The labour and employment group at Norton Rose Fulbright provides advisory and contentious support to aerospace, energy and mining-sector clients, delivered from offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Montréal and Québec City. The practice is co-led by a seven-strong group: Herb Isherwood and Taryn Mackie in Vancouver; Patrick Galizia in Montreal; Jean-Sébastien Cloutier in Quebec City; Jordan Kirkness, who splits his time between Toronto and Ottawa; Heather Cameron in Ottawa; and Lindsay Mullen in Calgary. Additional key contacts include Richard Charney (Toronto) and Daniel Leduc, CIRC, who splits his time between Montreal and Quebec. Gilles Rancourt departed the firm in September 2024.
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‘The team has excellent senior leadership and a very strong bench of excellent junior lawyers. The lawyers are experts in labour and employment law.'
‘The team is exceptional - John Mastoras is a top litigator in Canada - truly exception litigation and advocacy skills.’
‘Simple billing process; access to broad scope services (intellectual property, immigration, employment law, data privacy).'
- '24/7 availability and quick response to issues. Ability to engage in common-sense approaches outlining risk and options to make the best decision.'
- 'John Mastoras is a fantastic partner to our company. Highly capable, responsive, attentive and focused.’
‘Richard Charney is exceptional - a highly proficient litigator, strategic thinker and partner. One area to highlight is his incredible responsiveness.’
‘Very seasoned/experienced employment law team leads. Exceptional availability to assist with matters on short notice. Herb Isherwood is our go-to lawyer for complex and significant employment law matters.'
Key clients
- Canadian National Railway
- Bombardier
- PepsiCo Canada (Frito-Lay)
- Candu
- Cineplex Entertainment
- British Columbia Lottery Corporation
- Air Inuit
- Electrical Safety Authority
- Independent Electricity System Operator
- Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association
Work highlights
Represented Candu in an application for Interim Reinstatement.
Defended Bombardier in a union grievance filed by the IAMAW requesting that employees' retirement pensions be based on the maximum provided for in the Tax Act.
Represented PepsiCo Canada (Frito-Lay) in a class action brought by the union representing the company's salespeople.
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Practice head
Herb Isherwood; Patrick Galizia; Jean-Sébastien Cloutier; Jordan Kirkness; Heather Cameron; Lindsay Mullen; Taryn Mackie
Other key lawyers
Richard Charney; Daniel Leduc, CIRC; John Mastoras