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Fasken

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A leading firm in Canada for labour and employment, Fasken represents employers at a federal, provincial and international level. At a federal level, the group possesses strong expertise in the banking, energy and telecoms sectors. The practice is led by David Wong in Vancouver, Shane Todd in Toronto and Emilie Paquin-Holmested in Montreal. The group benefits from experienced counsel Brian Burkett, in addition to managing partner Karen Sargeant and Stéphane Fillion, who represents a number of employers from the pharmaceuticas sector. Magali Cournoyer-Proulx advises clients on labour standards and employment contracts, whilst Jackie VanDerMeulen specialises in pay equity. Litigator Alix Herber excels in representing clients in court actions and human rights tribunals. Clayton Jones and Gillian Round are also of note.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The diversity of the Fasken team and their skillset is second to none. The partner who manages our file has been able to deploy multiple lawyers with different areas of expertise to each of the situations we have required their assistance with.'

  • ‘They are invested in us and have our backs. We feel like an important client when we work with Fasken. They are responsive, committed, and truly do look out for our best interests. Specific mention goes to David Wong, Leslie Whittaker, and Matthew Allard. They are thorough, prepared, and they don't hesitate to give us clear answers.’

Key clients

  • Air Canada
  • Toronto Dominion Bank

Work highlights

Providing strategic and day-to-day legal counsel to approximately 60 National Sport Organizations (“NSOs”) nationwide on a wide range of employment matters, such as contract drafting and review, policy development, training, and guidance on hiring and termination.