With offices across Canada, Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP is a boutique firm dedicated to representing employers in workplace matters. Possessing in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing, hospitality and healthcare industries, the group is led by four partners: David Defrancesco in Toronto, Keith Murray in Vancouver, Loretta Bouwmeester in Calgary and Tara Erskine KC in Halifax. Vancouver -based Gradin Tyler has a strong focus on human rights issues and Victoria-based Kim Nusbaum advises on workplace policies and occupational health and safety. In Toronto, Sonia Regenbogen defends employers in cases of wrongful dismissal, discrimination and sexual harassment, whilst John Craig is rated for his strategic advice. In the last year, Bonny Mak joined from Fasken.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What really sets Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP apart, in my view, is that they’re Canada’s only truly national labour and employment law boutique. Unlike most law firms, they focus entirely on representing employers, and their offices span from coast to coast. This national reach—combined with a singular focus on workplace law—means they can support clients with complex issues no matter where they arise in Canada.'
- ‘They cover multiple areas of issues employers face. From grievances to human rights and immigration law.’
Key clients
- Medcan Health Management Inc.
- T.E.S. Contract Services Inc.
Work highlights
Advised TES – Recruitment Services on a $145m class action that involved more than 9000 potential class members.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
David Defrancesco; Keith Murray; Loretta Bouwmeester; Tara Erskine
Other key lawyers
Gradin Tyler; Kim Nusbaum; Sonia Regenbogen; John Craig