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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 8 43 Mathews Dinsdale is a labour and employment boutique with a presence across Canada. With more than 60 lawyers in six cities from coast-to-coast and connections to the Ius Laboris global network of HR law firms, it assists employers with all their local, national or international workplace needs. Some of the firm's clients include Ellis Don Corp., Progress Energy, Scotiabank, Cargill Ltd., Shoppers Drug Mart, Porter Airlines, St. Mary's University, Fairmont Hotels and Sofina Foods Inc. Recent successes include securing an order from the Ontario Labour Relations Board declaring a union-led plant occupation to be unlawful, overturning a Saskatche- wan Labour Relations Board decision in the Court of Appeal relating to the appli- cation of the "build up principle" in the construction industry, and upholding the termination of an employee with a marijuana addiction for repeated abusive behaviour towards management. "Expertise, responsiveness and juris- dictions covered." "The only coast to coast labour and employment law firm in Canada." "Outstanding, approachable, practi- cal lawyers." "National scope; breadth of labour/ employment practice; professional excellence." Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia mathewsdinsdale.com Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP Toronto, Waterloo, Kingston, Ottawa, London, Ont. hicksmorley.com With over 120 lawyers in five cities across Ontario, Hicks Morley is a law firm focusing on management-side human resources law and advocacy issues. The firm offers clients a full range of strategic advice, risk assessment, consultation and training on all aspects of labour relations, employment law and pension, benefits and executive compensation law. Now in its 45th year, Hicks Morley has extensive experience representing provincially and federally regulated employers in both the public and private sec- tors across the country and frequently advises on matters which are national in scope. "Reputation for solid work." "Broad and deep coverage in all areas of employment and labour law." "People — interactions have been positive and encouraging." TOP 10 LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT BOUTIQUES BOLD. DEDICATED. INNOVATIVE. DETERMINED. FOCUSED. CREATIVE. Those are characteristics of Sherrard Kuzz LLP clients. Thank you for helping us remain one of Canada's Top 10 Labour & Employment Boutiques. As Voted by Canadian Lawyer. 250 Yonge St #3300, Toronto, ON M5B 2L7 sherrardkuzz.com | 416.603.0700 | 24 HOUR 416.420.0738 | @SherrardKuzz ntitled-1 1 2017-12-13 8:56 AM

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