Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP is proud to announce that three of its lawyers, William R. Gale, R. Mark Fletcher, and Catherine Osborne, have all been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Labour and Employment Law.

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William R. Gale: Recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ Since 2010

William R. Gale has been a partner at Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP since 1989 and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Labour and Employment Law since 2010. He represents employees and employers, including numerous arts organizations, in matters involving wrongful dismissal, human rights, occupational health and safety, employment contracts, pensions, benefits, and executive compensation. He has appeared at both the trial and appellate levels in many reported employment law decisions.

Bill has been named among Lexpert’s Top 500 Lawyers in Canada each year since 2012. He is an Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Cases on Employment Law, a contributing author to New Perspectives in Canadian Employment Law, and a frequent writer and speaker on employment law issues.

R. Mark Fletcher: Recognized Since 2021

R. Mark Fletcher is a partner at Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP and an experienced trial lawyer. He advises and represents employers and employees in wrongful dismissal claims, executive compensation disputes, and human rights matters. He has been recognized for his Labour and Employment Law services by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2021.

Mark has been recognized by Lexpert, The Lexpert 500 Cross-Border, Chambers and Partners Canada 2026. He is also Co-Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Cases on Employment Law and frequently speaks on employment and human rights issues for the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, and Osgoode Hall Law School.

Catherine Osborne: Newly Recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Labour and Employment Law

Catherine Osborne is a partner with Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins. She is an experienced labour and employment lawyer who advises employers across a broad range of workplace matters. Her labour law practice includes collective bargaining, interest and rights arbitrations, certifications, grievances, unfair labour practice complaints, and related and successor employer applications in sectors including health care and construction. She also helps employers address employment standards, terminations, workplace conflict, bullying, harassment, absenteeism, privacy, confidentiality, and fiduciary duties, and regularly drafts workplace policies and employment agreements.

Catherine has appeared before courts, labour and human rights tribunals, inquests, and workers’ compensation proceedings. She has argued significant human rights cases involving systemic discrimination and solicitor-client privilege, including a matter upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada. Her practice also includes defending corporations facing occupational health and safety, environmental, and other regulatory charges. Before entering private practice, Catherine served as an Ontario government prosecutor and an adjudicator under the Police Services Act.

Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP: Serving Employers and Employees in Toronto and Throughout Ontario

Congratulations to Bill, Mark, and Catherine for this well-deserved recognition by The Best Lawyers in Canada™!

Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP practices exclusively in labour and employment law, bringing more than 40 years of focused experience to workplace disputes, negotiations, settlements, and litigation. Our lawyers have helped shape the development of the field and have represented clients before courts and tribunals at every level. To discuss your employment or labour law matter, please contact us online or call (416) 364-9599.