Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Corporate & Employment Law
With over a decade of dedicated legal practice, our firm specializes in corporate and commercial litigation, employment and workplace law, human rights matters, and labour relations. Our founder, Chris Dockrill, brings extensive trial experience and a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks to every case. Holding advanced legal credentials, including an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School, we combine academic rigor with practical expertise to deliver strategic solutions. Our practice addresses commercial contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, employment standards compliance, workplace accommodation, grievance arbitration, and privacy law challenges.Licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada since 1985, we maintain unwavering commitment to ethical practice and client advocacy. Our Toronto-based office serves clients across financial services, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and public sector industries. We provide tailored legal counsel on employment contracts, restrictive covenants, disciplinary processes, and dispute resolution mechanisms while maintaining active involvement in mediation and arbitration proceedings. Our approach emphasizes proactive risk mitigation through policy development and compliance audits while delivering robust representation in litigation matters.
Services
Corporate Commercial Litigation
Employment Workplace Law
Labour Relations
Human Rights Matters
Privacy Compliance Audits
Dispute Resolution
Employment Contracts
Grievance Arbitration
Wrongful Dismissal Cases
Policy Development
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Recognized expertise in corporate commercial litigation since 1985
- Advanced legal education with LL.M. specialization in commercial law
- Licensed by Law Society of Upper Canada with proven disciplinary record
- Comprehensive experience across 7 major industry sectors including finance and manufacturing
- Proven track record in high-stakes commercial dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Upper Canada
Services
Corporate Commercial Litigation
Resolving complex commercial conflicts through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Handles shareholder disputes, contract breaches, and business torts. Provides strategic representation for debt collection and judgment enforcement in corporate contexts.
Employment Workplace Law
Advising employers and employees on workplace standards, termination issues, and employment contracts. Specializes in wrongful dismissal claims and workplace accommodation requirements under Ontario law.
Human Rights Matters
Addressing human rights violations through tribunal applications and workplace investigations. Develops anti-discrimination policies and represents clients in accommodation disputes and harassment claims.
Labour Relations
Handling grievance arbitrations, disciplinary proceedings, and mass termination cases. Provides strategic counsel on collective agreement interpretation and union negotiation processes.
Privacy Compliance Audits
Conducting organizational privacy audits, developing confidentiality protocols, and responding to privacy breach claims. Ensures compliance with Canadian privacy legislation for businesses and institutions.
People
Chris Dockrill
Principal Lawyer
Licensed Ontario attorney with over 30 years' experience in corporate litigation and employment law. Holds LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School and serves diverse industry clients from Toronto office.
Questions
What areas of law does Chris Dockrill specialize in?
Our practice focuses on corporate commercial litigation, employment law, human rights matters, labour relations, privacy compliance, and dispute resolution services.
What industries does the firm serve?
We provide legal services to clients in financial services, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, legal services, public sector, and transportation industries.
Is mediation available as an alternative to litigation?
Yes, we offer mediation services and provide counsel on both consensual and mandatory commercial mediation processes.
What employment law services are offered?
Our employment law practice includes contract drafting, wrongful dismissal defense, workplace policy development, and human rights accommodation guidance.
How does the firm handle privacy compliance matters?
We conduct information privacy audits, develop confidentiality protocols, and advise on compliance with Canadian privacy legislation.
