As Canada’s labour and employment landscape shifts and mandates grow more demanding, organizations seeking sector-leading counsel are turning to a select few firms. These organizations combine authoritative legal insight with client service and begin working the moment a call comes in.
Celene Hoag, founder and CEO of Chops Consulting, says the boutiques that distinguish themselves do three things well:
deliver a reliable client experience
bring deep subject-matter expertise to each file
build reputations through results
“Boutiques that consistently secure favourable settlements, win wrongful dismissal cases, or successfully defend employers against human rights complaints build reputations of excellence in their fields and can set their fees accordingly,” Hoag explains.
Canadian Lawyer celebrates this year’s leading labour and employment law firms for the quality of their advice and the speed and reliability of their client service. To identify the winners, CL invited readers nationwide to weigh in on the country’s top boutiques, generating 394 votes across 45 nominees. Results were informed by reader rankings, peer insight from the Lexpert survey, and regional representation, with eligibility limited to firms whose work is primarily focused on labour and employment law.
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