Christopher Pigott
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Chris Pigott is a partner in the Litigation and Labour groups. His practice focuses on disputes and advisory work in labour, human rights, and public law matters. Chris represents some of Canada’s leading employers in their most consequential cases.
Chris is a talented litigator who acts for clients in arbitrations, tribunal proceedings, and before the Courts. He routinely acts in judicial reviews, appeals, and other complex litigation arising from labour, human rights, and public law disputes. Chris has appeared as lead counsel in courts across Canada, including the Ontario courts, the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Outside of litigation, Chris is a skilled negotiator who frequently represents employers and related associations in collective bargaining and other negotiations (both as spokesperson and negotiation advisor).
Chris and Fasken are at the forefront of legal and policy developments impacting federally-regulated employers. A large part of Chris’ practice is devoted to representing employers across the federal sector, including in transportation, telecommunications, banking, and other national industries.
Chris advises Canadian, foreign, and multinational employers on business and human rights, international labour standards, the international union movement, and cross-border industrial relations.
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Christopher Pigott is a highly regarded labour lawyer, based in Toronto. He is well-versed in collective bargaining and employment-related disputes, providing strategic advice to both federal and provincial clients. He is particularly skilled in human rights cases and advising on federal policy initiatives. He is singled out for his representation of clients in court.
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"Chris is a highly knowledgeable lawyer who understands the complexity of our business and is always willing to support."
"Chris is a better litigator than you would expect from his year of call. I am blown away by his litigation and cross examinations. He is thoughtful and not a surface thinker."
"Chris is responsive, thorough and willing to help. He is very good."
"Chris is a highly knowledgeable lawyer who understands the complexity of our business and is always willing to support."
"Chris is a better litigator than you would expect from his year of call. I am blown away by his litigation and cross examinations. He is thoughtful and not a surface thinker."
"Chris is responsive, thorough and willing to help. He is very good."