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CurrentDamien continues to lend his expertise as a valued and trusted advisor to his clients, while being a fierce advocate throughout litigation. He is a leading adviser to public and private sector employers, unionized and non-unionized, in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. In particular, he has acted on behalf of employers within the construction industry, industrial sector, large private and public corporate organizations, hospitals, nursing homes, social services organizations, healthcare industry clients, provincial regulatory agencies and various other not-for-profit organizations in relation to all areas of labour and employment law.Damien deals with complex wrongful dismissal litigation, ongoing labour disputes, labour arbitrations, union certification applications, collective bargaining, judicial reviews and matters that come before the Ontario Labour Relations Board. Damien also regularly advises on corporate transactions involving employment and labour issues, reviewing and drafting workplace policies and employment agreements, day-to-day workplace matters, termination and discipline.Damien also advises and represents executives and professionals throughout employment disputes, including complex litigation and high-profile disputes.In addition to maintaining a well-positioned employment and labour law practice, Damien also acts as litigation counsel at all levels of Court, including at the appellate level, in corporate, commercial and construction litigation matters.
