Executive Summary
Geoff has been a partner since 2013. He articled with the firm in 2006 before joining as an associate in 2007.
Geoff practises in all areas of labour and employment law. He acts for a wide variety of union and non-union public and private sector clients, including federally-regulated clients. Geoff is proficient at handling complex labour and employment issues.
Geoff’s practice has a particular focus on occupational health and safety matters. He has successfully defended employers in numerous occupational health and safety prosecutions.
Geoff has acted as counsel in many significant arbitrations, wrongful dismissals, and proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal. He also regularly leads collective bargaining as the spokesperson at the bargaining table.
Geoff also frequently appears before the Ontario Labour Relations Board representing construction industry clients in section 133 grievances, jurisdictional disputes, related employer/sale of business matters, applications for certification and unfair labour practices.
