The objective comes first
We identify the result the client needs before deciding what legal steps to take.
The firm
Litigation and labour counsel.
We represent employers in labour and employment matters, and act for businesses, public bodies and regulators in civil and commercial litigation, regulatory hearings and appeals.
How we practise
Our advice begins before the proceeding does.
We are litigators first. Our centre of gravity is management-side labour and employment law for unionized and non-unionized employers, supported by a broader civil, commercial, regulatory and public-law practice. We advise before a dispute becomes formal, advocate through proceedings, and pursue resolution when it best serves the client’s objective.
Because we conduct hearings, trials and appeals, we know how early decisions about documents, witnesses, experts and legal positions can limit the choices available later. That experience informs our advice before proceedings begin.
The lawyer leading a matter remains close to its substance and direction. Clients receive candid advice about what matters, what does not, and the risks and opportunities ahead.
What clients can expect
What our approach means in practice.
The responsible lawyer stays involved
Clients can speak with a lawyer who knows the evidence, the issues and the next decision.
We prepare for what will decide the case
We focus preparation on the evidence and legal issues most likely to affect the result.
The case does not exist in isolation
We consider its effect on operations, governance, employee relations and public duties alongside the legal issues.