Employment & Labour
Canada Guide 2025 : Ontario
Band 5
Contact number
+1 416 862 7525Chambers Review
Gowling WLG is an international firm commanding an impressive provincial footprint, with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and Waterloo. The team acts as employment counsel to both major provincial and national clients on international corporate transactions. It is equally skilled in employment disputes, most significantly in wrongful dismissal litigation. Its expertise cuts across industry sectors including healthcare, insurance and food and beverages.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG advised Starbucks on all aspects of statutory compliance, including employment standards, occupational health and safety and disability accommodation. The team also assists them with employment-related documentation, including agreements and policies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team we have worked with at Gowling WLG has been very strong in handling complicated issues and providing practical and sound solutions in timely and efficient manner."
"They are busy, but I always feel like my concerns are their priority. They always get back to me in a timely manner."
"They are very knowledgeable - there is never any doubt in my mind that we aren't getting terrific service and advice."
"Gowling are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, quick to respond and personable."
"The team we have worked with at Gowling WLG has been very strong in handling complicated issues and providing practical and sound solutions in timely and efficient manner."
"They are busy, but I always feel like my concerns are their priority. They always get back to me in a timely manner."
"They are very knowledgeable - there is never any doubt in my mind that we aren't getting terrific service and advice."
"Gowling are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, quick to respond and personable."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Bratt enjoys an increasingly notable reputation for his experience providing employment advice on high-profile corporate transactions. He is also highly skilled in advising on employment litigation covering wrongful dismissal, workers' compensation and human rights. Based in Toronto, he leads the Gowling's national employment, labour and equalities practice.
"Andrew is always readily available. He doesn't beat around the bush with anything, gets down to business, but also very personable and provides a lot of insights."
"A very solid lawyer."