Employment & Labour

Allan Wells sits in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office and is chair of its employment and labour department. He often acts for clients on the employment aspects of corporate restructurings, and also regularly represents employers before the Ontario Labour Relations Board. His experience also includes advising on wrongful dismissal claims and executive terminations.

Allan is my go-to employment lawyer. He always provides practical and timely advice

We always have good service from Allan. He is very responsive, knowledgeable and professional.

Allan is a great partner to work with. He is responsive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

Sven Poysa is recognised for his work on the labour and employment aspects of company restructurings, having advised on several high-profile insolvency matters in Ontario. He has further capabilities in grievance arbitrations and executive terminations and also demonstrates strength in health and safety and employee benefits disputes.

An extremely practical, business savvy employment lawyer. Sven is great.

Exceptional.

Sven is my go-to advisor for all things employment.

Sven is a trusted partner and advisor on all matters related to strategic HR issues, employment and labour law. In addition to executive compensation and disclosure and governance requirements.

Kelly O'Ferrall splits her time between Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto and Ottawa offices. She assists clients with employment matters arising from transactions as well as executive employment contracts and remuneration and dismissal issues.

Kelly is very responsive, prompt and thoughtful. She does all our complicated work and engages her team to give good advice.

We have full confidence in Kelly's advice, which is always very balanced and commercial.

Kelly has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I appreciate her thoughtful and practical advice.

Kelly always responds quickly to our questions and gives guidance that is practical and applicable, very much taking account of our business and commercial context.

Steven Dickie is based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office and assists with employment disputes, including in collective bargaining as well as mass dismissal matters.

Steven is always thinking of clients first, offering real-world, practical solutions and helps me manage my costs.

Steve's expertise and knowledge of the law as well as his ability to problem-solve through various scenarios is invaluable, but what makes him extra special is the genuine care he demonstrates.

Steven provides excellent, timely, business-minded advice.

With Steve's guidance, I feel that I continually understand a wide range of options, and have a clear grasp on all risks and tradeoffs. Steve is most definitely a strategic partner for us.

Diana Holloway is an associate in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office, who frequently assists with a wide range of employment mandates.

Diana is an excellent drafter. Fantastic attention to detail. She is a strategic thinker and provides options and good advice.