Employment & Labour
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 2
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+1 604 643 7100About
Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP
McCarthy Tétrault helps you address employment issues before they become problems. We have some of the country’s top legal talents who are at the forefront of new developments in employment practices, policies and laws.
We represent clients in a broad spectrum of economic activity, including manufacturing, technology, energy and utilities, mining, construction, gaming and hospitality, transportation and warehousing, as well as public sector entities including government ministries and agencies, municipalities and universities.
We assemble the right team for your specific needs from our large roster of senior and junior lawyers. And with offices across the country, we combine local know-how with the resources of a leading national firm. Our labour lawyers have a reputation for strategic, timely and practical advice in all areas of labour relations and labour law, at both the provincial and federal levels.
Chambers Review
McCarthy Tétrault is a distinguished national law firm with an accomplished labour and employment team in Vancouver, whose lawyers are well practised across a range of matters. These include unionisations, wrongful dismissal claims and human rights complaints. The group is also adept at advising on the employment aspects of high-profile M&A transactions. Many of the firm's clients come from the telecoms, transport and financial services sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The employment lawyers at McCarthy's are extremely capable and qualified. They have broad depth and breadth and is able to provide support from simpler to the most complex matters."
"McCarthy Tétrault lawyers are very responsive and explain complex issues very well and in terms that people without a legal degree can understand."
"One of their biggest strengths is the number of lawyers, who practice in various areas of law. It is always easy to find an expert on any subject matter within the McCarthy team."
"McCarthy Tétrault are knowledgeable and practical, with sound judgement and advice. They are always responsive and helpful, and provide fulsome explanations."
"They have deep expertise in labour and employment matters."
"The employment lawyers at McCarthy's are extremely capable and qualified. They have broad depth and breadth and is able to provide support from simpler to the most complex matters."
"McCarthy Tétrault lawyers are very responsive and explain complex issues very well and in terms that people without a legal degree can understand."
"One of their biggest strengths is the number of lawyers, who practice in various areas of law. It is always easy to find an expert on any subject matter within the McCarthy team."
"McCarthy Tétrault are knowledgeable and practical, with sound judgement and advice. They are always responsive and helpful, and provide fulsome explanations."
"They have deep expertise in labour and employment matters."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher McHardy divides his time between Vancouver and Calgary and is best known for his strengths in advising on employment matters relating to M&A transactions. He is also well versed in contentious labour matters such as union applications and wrongful dismissal claims.
"Chris has been phenomenal to work with and has provided excellent service and knowledge to us."
"Excellent counsel: knowledgeable, insightful and creative."
"Christopher is an outstanding lawyer"
"Christopher is responsive, professional and he knows his area of expertise."
Donovan Plomp is a Vancouver-based lawyer who operates a broad practice in both contentious and non-contentious employment law. Alongside his experience advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions, he is also adept at human rights matters, collective bargaining and grievance arbitrations.
"Donovan Plomp is always responsive and available."
"Donovan is a highly trusted advocate and partners with the client to deliver outstanding cost-effective results"
"Donovan's level of knowledge and experience has been great for us in handling any issues given. He is also very responsive to inquiries."
"Donovan is knowledgeable and quick-thinking. He understands our business realities and is able to provide advice that fully explains legal risk, but also considers risk tolerance."