Best Law Firms in Hamilton, ON

Labour and Employment Law for Employers

Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP is a boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to management-side labour and employment law. For more than four decades, we have advised and represented employers across the public and private sectors. With more than 50 lawyers across four Ontario offices in Toronto, Hamilton, London and Kitchener, we support employers in unionized and non-unionized workplaces.

Practical Workplace Advice and Experienced Advocacy

We work closely with in-house counsel, executives, managers and human resources professionals, advising on every aspect of the employer-employee relationship. By understanding each client’s business, priorities and working relationships, we provide practical, tailored advice that helps employers meet their legal obligations, make sound decisions and pursue their goals.

Our lawyers are experienced litigators and formidable advocates, respected by opposing counsel and unions alike. We represent employers in labour and employment litigation with thorough preparation, careful judgment and a practical understanding of the workplace. We also partner with clients to develop and maintain sound labour relations, employment policies and workplace practices.

Connections Across Canada and Around the World

As a founding member of Advocates for Employers of Canada (AEC) and the sole Canadian member of L&E Global, we connect clients with established labour and employment counsel across Canada and internationally. These connections help us support employers whose workplace legal needs extend beyond Ontario.

Our approach is straightforward: build lasting relationships through responsive service, tailored solutions and an understanding of the organizations we serve. At Filion, your business is personal.

Gowling WLG is an international law firm built on the belief that the best way to serve you is to be in tune with your world, aligned with your opportunity and ambitious for your success. With more than 1,500 legal professionals around the world, we provide our clients with in-depth knowledge in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. We see the world through our clients' eyes, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed, no matter how challenging the circumstances.

Brief History

With roots tracing back to 1887, Gowling WLG grew to become one of the largest and most respected law firms in Canada, with a reputation for innovation in client-focused service delivery.

Building on its early strength in intellectual property, Gowling WLG diversified to offer a full suite of business law, litigation and intellectual property services in all of Canada’s key industries, including energy, mining, financial services, government, infrastructure, manufacturing, life sciences and technology.

Ross & McBride has served Hamilton and surrounding communities since 1890. As one of the city’s long-standing law firms, we are committed to providing practical legal guidance and responsive service while continuing a tradition of community involvement.

Our lawyers provide legal services across 12 practice areas and represent individuals, families, businesses, municipalities, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and public corporations. We work with clients at every level of court and tailor our approach to each client’s unique needs and circumstances.

For generations, our firm has been proud to support a diverse client base with thoughtful advice, strong advocacy, and a client-focused approach. At Ross & McBride, we continue to build on a longstanding commitment to being the “lawyers in your corner.”