Employment & Labour
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 3
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+1 403 298 1000Chambers Review
The Calgary office of Gowling WLG is home to a dynamic employment and labour practice, which advises clients ranging from startups and SMEs to large international corporations operating in sectors such as oil and gas, transportation and technology. The firm is capable of advising on the employment law aspects of corporate restructurings, including employee terminations. In addition, team members represent employers in internal investigations and employment law disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gowling has a strong employment practice. They are our go-to firm for employment issues and get the work done quickly and efficiently for us."
"Gowling always provide practical, relevant advice. The lawyers always provide timely service; you know that they want to help with their response."
"The team at Gowlings are able to proactively anticipate items that could cause us future risk, or business concerns, and help to alleviate and minimise business impact through their approach."
"Gowling has a strong employment practice. They are our go-to firm for employment issues and get the work done quickly and efficiently for us."
"Gowling always provide practical, relevant advice. The lawyers always provide timely service; you know that they want to help with their response."
"The team at Gowlings are able to proactively anticipate items that could cause us future risk, or business concerns, and help to alleviate and minimise business impact through their approach."
Notable Practitioners
Maxwell Brunette assists employers with internal investigations and litigation concerning allegations of wrongful dismissal and human rights claims.
"Maxwell Brunette provides great advice at a reasonable cost."
"Maxwell Brunette is a very thoughtful, practical and responsive lawyer. He is continually trying to find way to support his clients. He is responsive and gives excellent employment advice."