Employment & Labour

Toronto-based Andrea York is head of Blake, Cassels & Graydon's national employment and labour practice and the co-chair of its privacy group. She is well respected for advising on the employment aspects of corporate and M&A transactions, and is equally capable of representing clients in disputes as well as providing strategic employment advice.

Andrea is a valued partner whom I respect very much. She is often a "calm in the storm" and always provides valued guidance and advise.

"Excellent service and thought partner."

"Andrea is a senior partner at Blakes and knows her clients well"

"Andrea is excellent."

Holly Reid is an adept lawyer based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office, who has wide-ranging experience in employment issues. She is particularly well regarded for her expertise assisting clients with harassment and misconduct allegations in the workplace and also excels in advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions.

"Holly is incredible. I value her advice above anyone else."

"Holly is a pleasure to work with and has deep expertise in the area. She is also able to explain to us the rationale for approaches she recommends."

"Holly is fantastic. She is able to help me navigate contentious situations and is always available for me. I feel supported, guided and I feel that she listens."

"Holly is a delight to work with. She always gives sound, practical advice."

"Holly is very realistic and pragmatic in her recommendations, which we truly appreciate. She is very knowledgeable in her craft, which fills us with a lot of confidence."

Based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office, Laura Blumenfeld assists with employment compliance as well as contentious matters, including handling grievances.

"Laura is an absolutely fabulous attorney. She is extremely collegial, collaborative, professional, responsive, business-minded and knowledgeable."

"Laura provides great and proactive client service on complex matters and provides excellent business-oriented advice."

"Laura does an excellent job of treating our company like they are the most important client, and will make sure to provide prompt feedback/support at all times."

"Laura has always been very responsive and approachable in our dealings with her."

Alysha Sharma is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office and has a broad employment and labour practice. She has experience advising employers in all areas of employment and labour law, including hiring issues, employment standards, human rights, labour relations, occupational health and safety and wrongful dismissals.

"Alysha Sharma is very practical and very responsive."

"Alysha has managed litigation matters for us and has done so capably and efficiently, providing excellent advice."

"Alysha is an excellent attorney and helped us navigate to a successful resolution despite a difficult negotiating partner on the other side."