Founding partner. Experienced litigator who represents management in all matters relating to labour relations and employment law. Particular focus on the interpretation and application of collective agreements, the Ontario Labour Relations Act, and the Employment Standards Act. Extensive experience in the broader public sector, including with municipalities, hospitals, and children’s aid societies. Involved in high-profile Charter litigation on behalf of Ontario municipalities. Experienced with collective bargaining, particularly for hospitals and not-for-profits. Has written and spoken extensively on labour and employment law topics, including COVID-19, workplace and sexual harassment, human rights, performance management, workplace safety and insurance law, and absenteeism in the workplace. Consulting editor of Employment Law for Business and Human Resources Professionals, an employment law text regularly used in post-secondary programs. Associate editor of the Canadian Labour Relations Board Reports from 1993–99. Received his LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1992. Called to the Ontario bar in 1994. Ranked by Best Lawyers for 2021, 2022, and 2023, and by Chambers Canada for 2023.
