Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is a reference in the market for complex employment disputes, in addition to advice on the employment and labour aspects of corporate transactions. Toronto-based Andrea York leads the national team, with experience extending to litigation and regulatory advice. Holly Reid is another key member of the team at the Toronto office, with a proven track record advising on executive transitions and harassment allegations. Birch Miller (Calgary), Michael Howcroft (Vancouver) and Natalie Bussière (Montreal) are rated for their work in transactions and reorganizations. At an associate level, Alysha Sharma is of note.
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Key clients
- AstraZeneca
- Enerplus
- Omnicom Canada Corp.
- Ovintiv Inc.
- Primaris REIT
- Red Lobster
- Royal Bank of Canada
- TC Energy Corporation
Work highlights
Advised TC Energy on the labour and employment aspects of its $14.5bn spin-off into two independent publicly listed companies.
Advised AstraZeneca on the labour and employment aspects of its $2bn acquisition of Fusion Pharmaceutical.
Advised Primaris REIT on the labour and employment aspects of its C$325m acquisition of Les Galeries de la Capitale shopping centre in Quebec City.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andrea York
Other key lawyers
Holly Reid; Birch Miller; Michael Howcroft; Natalie Bussiere; Alysha Sharma