Employment & Labour: Labour for Unions - Ontario
What the Team is Known For
Cavalluzzo is an acclaimed Toronto-based law firm which is regarded as a leader in union-side representation. The team advises professional associations and non-unionised employees from sectors such as healthcare, construction and education as well as federally regulated industries. Its expertise covers a wide range of labour and employment matters including collective bargaining, wrongful dismissals, class actions, grievances and civil liberties. The firm is recognised for its robust pensions practice and leading expertise in occupational health and safety and workers' compensation issues.
Notable Practitioners
Paul Cavalluzzo boasts a formidable track record in labour law alongside his strengths in administrative law. He has appeared before the Ontario courts and the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as acting before a series of labour tribunals. "The absolute statesman." "The number one union lawyer in the country, and has been for a number of years."
Bernie Hanson of Cavalluzzo in Toronto is best known for his strengths in union-side representation in labour arbitrations in both the public and private sectors. He is especially well-versed in the education sector, where his work includes advising teacher federations on collective agreements.
David Bloom of Cavalluzzo in Toronto possesses strong experience representing public sector unions in arbitrations and agreement advice. He is particularly skilled in education law matters. His further areas of expertise include human rights and collective agreement rights.
Philip Abbink is the co-managing partner at Cavalluzzo in Toronto. He has experience representing clients at Provincial and Superior Court, the Court of Appeal and before professional regulatory colleges. His clients include professionals, such as teachers and nurses. "Philip Abbink is a really good lawyer." "Philip Abbink is very smart, collegial and does an effective job for the client."
Sheilagh Turkington of Cavalluzzo in Toronto is experienced in a wide range of employment and labour issues and has extensive experience in education law and in the specialised field of disability insurance benefits for individuals and trade unions. "Sheilagh Turkington is a stalwart and excellent lawyer."
