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w w w . C A N A D I A N L a w y e r m a g . c o m J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 6 41 Sherrard Kuzz LLP Toronto sherrardkuzz.com The Toronto-based law firm of 24 lawyers serves clients in various sectors in both unionized and non-unionized workplaces, including the health sector, the construction sector, the retail, and service sector. In operation for 14 years, the firm works with cli- ents in Canada and internationally, in both the public and private sectors. Its clients range in size as well as complexity of operations from small, single-location, single-business enterprises to large, multi-site, diverse, multinational corporations. Its extensive areas of practice include: collective bargaining, employee relations, executive employment agreements and compensation, arbitrations and mediation, human rights issues, workplace audits and investigations, wrongful and constructive dismissal litigation, policy develop- ment and implementation, and occupational health and safety. The firm has an alliance with Roper Greyell in B.C. "Sherrard Kuzz provides amazing service, has a strong team, always available, do not back away from tough situations, creative and solutions driven, aware of costs." Top 10 Labour and employment boutiques Rubin Thomlinson LLP Toronto, Mississauga, Ont. rubinthomlinson.com Rubin Thomlinson gained national recognition last year when it took on a high-profile workplace investigation at the CBC looking into the Jian Ghomeshi affair. Founded in 2003 by Janice Rubin and Christine Thomlinson, the 13-lawyer firm says clients see it as "the go-to" firm for workplace investigation-related work. Its other notable mandates include an independent review of the Canadian Olympic Committee and an external review of Newfoundland and Labrador's Harassment and Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy. Its employment law clients include Canada Colors and Chem- icals Ltd., Cineplex Ltd., Hallmark Canada, Intact Financial Corp., Kinross Gold Corp., and Tridel. "Their publications are the best. They are not focused on revenue but on service. Their integrity is flawless." 6PDOOȴUPIHHO %LJȴUPUHVXOWV RoperGrevel_CL_Jan_16.indd 1 2015-12-09 11:24 AM Trusted, knowledgeable and listening. Emond Harnden is devoted exclusively to advising management on labour relations and employment matters. Our focused expertise is trusted as an integrated and reliable resource for our clients' HR departments and senior management teams. It's a forward-thinking approach to labour law. Glebe Chambers 707, rue Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3V1 1.888.563.7660 www.ehlaw.ca 6HUYLFHVGDQVOHVGHX[ODQJXHVRIúFLHOOHV T H E L A B O U R A N D E M P L O Y M E N T L A W E X P E R T S Untitled-3 1 2015-12-10 11:30 AM

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