Employment & Labour
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 1
Contact number
+1 604 684 6633About
Provided by Harris & Company
Harris & Company LLP is one of western Canada's largest workplace law and advocacy firms. By specializing in labour and employment, our clients are confident they are working with an experienced team who understand the legal framework of workplace law and are knowledgeable about recent developments, significant decisions, and emerging issues.
Founded in 1992, Harris is home to leading lawyers in each of our practice areas:
- Labour Law
- Employment Law
- Aboriginal Law
- Administrative Law
- Construction Law
- Education Law
- First Nations Workplace Law
- Human Rights Law
- Immigration Law
- Litigation
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Privacy and Access to Information
- Workers' Compensation
Chambers Review
Harris & Company is a first-rate boutique law firm with a deep bench of experienced lawyers. Based in Vancouver, it specialises in employment and labour law and offers a well-honed practice that caters to high-profile public institutions and private employers, notably in the healthcare and education sectors. The team is capable of handling a variety of matters ranging from collective bargaining agreements to human rights and wrongful dismissals. It also handles matters involving allegations of discrimination, including on the basis of sex and disability, and the firm is well recognised for its dynamic litigation practice.
Strengths
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"They are the biggest labour and employment firm."
"They are top-notch in the area."
"Harris & Company are market leaders in BC right now."
"They are the biggest labour and employment firm."
"They are top-notch in the area."
"Harris & Company are market leaders in BC right now."
Notable Practitioners
Gavin Hume KC is based in Vancouver and is highly esteemed for his experience representing employers before labour relations boards, arbitration panels and the BC Supreme Court. He is particularly valued for advising clients on the strategic aspects of workplace employment issues.
"Gavin is a good lawyer, with a good reputation."
"Gavin is a renowned lawyer."
Geoffrey Litherland is well respected for his capabilities in contentious labour matters and collective bargaining agreements. Based in Vancouver, he regularly represents both provincial and national clients in these areas.
Colin Gibson is a Vancouver-based lawyer, who is highly skilled in collective bargaining and human rights complaints. He is best known for acting on behalf of clients in the education sector.
"Colin is a very accomplished lawyer in this field."
Peter Csiszar is based in Vancouver, where he is highly esteemed for his strengths in human rights issues and collective agreement negotiations. He often represents clients from the aviation, healthcare and education sectors.
"Peter has been an excellent resource."
Stephanie Vellins is a Vancouver-based lawyer, who acts for a range of provincial and federal clients in both public and private sectors. She advises and advocates for clients on all aspects of workplace law, including human rights and frequently conducts bullying and harassment investigations.
"Stephanie is fantastic."
"Stephanie is very accomplished."
Ranked Lawyers at
Harris & Company
British Columbia
Members
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Abigail Cheung
Adriana Wills
Alan Winter
Alyssa Paez
Amanda Alberti
Andrew Wood
Armaan Kassam
Arthur Grant
Brad Cocke
Daniel Heath
David Penner
David Woolias
Donald Jordan
Elias Jimenez Gonzalez
Ellen Ferguson
Frances Doyle
Ilan Burkes
Ingrid Otto
Israel Chafetz
Jae-Yeon Lim
Jessica Fairbairn
Joyce Chiang
Kacey Krenn
Kamaal Dhillon
Keith Mitchell
Kristina Draskovic
Kyle Sandulescu
Lana Tsang
Lauren McClanaghan
Leah Singer
Lindsie Thomson
Madeline Lusk
Mark Colavecchia
Meg Monteith
Michael Hancock
Michela Fiorido
Natalia Tzemis
Nicole Toye
Nicole Williams
Olivia Startup
Robyn Jarvis
Rod McLennan
Rodney Sieg
Ryan Markesic
Sara Grujin
Sari Wiens
Shannon Faleiro
Stephanie Vellins
Suzanne Kennedy
Vincent Johnston
Yu-Ting (Andy) Chen
Industries
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Airline and aerospace
Community and social services
Construction
Film, television and new media
Financial services
First Nations
Forestry
Healthcare
Hospitality and gaming
K-12
Manufacturing and food processing
Marine services
Mining
Municipal
Professional services
Publishing and telecommunications
Retail
Technology
Transportation and warehousing
Universities and colleges