Roper Greyell Receives Grade AAA in the 2024 Lexpert/ALM 500 Guide

February 2024

Roper Greyell is pleased to have been recognized as the only firm to receive a Grade AAA ranking in the 2024 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 lawyers in Canada, specifically in the category of Who’s Who: Vancouver for Labour Relations, Employment & Pensions Lawyers.

This distinguished recognition stands as the highest accolade within this category. Roper Greyell is honoured to have attained this notable recognition.

The Lexpert/ALM 500 acknowledges the most highly regarded names in the Canadian legal profession across more than 30 practice areas, providing an essential reference for purchasers of Canadian legal services. Those profiled are identified via an extensive, annual peer survey and are considered the “most frequently recommended lawyers” across Canada.

You can read the full guide here.

Roper Greyell Named as Top Labour & Employment Boutique by Canadian Lawyer

February 2024

Roper Greyell is proud to announce its continued recognition as a leader in Labour and Employment Law, having been named as a Top Labour and Employment Boutique Law Firm in Canada for 2024-25 by Canadian Lawyer magazine.

About Canadian Lawyer

Launched in 1977, Canadian Lawyer provides objective reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast, and defines “boutique firms” as collections of lawyers specializing in niche areas of the law as opposed to general practice firms that house a variety of practice areas under one roof.

This popular Leading Boutiques series, launched in 2006 by Canadian Lawyer, has been very well received. The Top Boutique Reports are an outstanding reference for leading lawyers for purposes of referrals and corporate counsel for outsourcing legal work.

Seven Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Edition of Who’s Who Legal: Canada

December 2023

We are very pleased to announce that seven Roper Greyell lawyers have been recognized as leading Canadian employment and labour lawyers in the 2023 edition of Who’s Who Legal: Canada in the area of Labour, Employment & Benefits.

The lawyers named in this year’s Who’s Who Legal: Canada are:

– Thomas A. Roper K.C.
– Delayne Sartison K.C.
– Gregory J. Heywood
– Sandra Guarascio
– Gavin Marshall
– Gabrielle Scorer
– James D. Kondopulos

About Who’s Who Legal

Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has identified the top legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law since 1996. Lawyers are selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed. WWL: Labour, Employment & Benefits identifies the leading private practice lawyers with a proven track record in representing and advising management, and senior executives and partners, on all aspects of labour, employment and industrial relations law.

Thomas A. Roper K.C. Recognized as One of B.C.’s Most Influential Business Leaders

November 2023

Thomas (Tom) A. Roper K. C. was recognized in Business in Vancouver’s 2023 BC500 which features the 500 most influential leaders within British Columbia.

He has practiced labour and employment law for nearly five decades and advised large federal and provincial employers, governments, educational institutions, and unions in over 600 legal proceedings. In 1992, he was appointed to a three-person panel proposing revisions to the B.C. Labour Relations Code; in 2014, he received the Vancouver Bar Association’s Peter S. Hyndman Mentorship Award; and was further honored in 2022 as a recipient of the Bora Laskin Award for his “outstanding contributions to Canadian labour law”. Tom is a highly sought-after speaker and a member of the Board of Governors for the Business Council of BC.

This is the third time Tom has been named on this prestigious list. Congratulations Tom!

Read more about it: https://bc500.biv.com/

Roper Greyell Named One of Canada’s Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail

November 2023

We are pleased to announce that Roper Greyell has once again been named in Report on Business Magazine as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2024 by The Globe and Mail and Statista for both Labour & Employment Law and Human Rights Law.

The Globe and Mail and Statista rankings list was curated from recommendations made by lawyers (peer-to-peer survey) and clients (corporate legal departments) across 31 different practice areas. Approximately 25,000 lawyers, in-house lawyers, and legal executives working in legal departments in companies across Canada were invited to participate in the survey. The top 200 law firms in Canada were identified based on the number of recommendations they received.

RG is honoured to receive this recognition.

To view the complete list visit, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/rob-magazine/article-meet-canadas-best-law-firms-ranked-by-lawyers-themselves/

Jennifer Devins Receives 2023 Labour and Employment Law Lawyer of the Year Award

November 2023

Lawyers Monthly unveiled their 2023 Women in Law Awards, and Roper Greyell is delighted to announce that Jennifer Devins, Partner at Roper Greyell, has been honoured as ‘Labour and Employment Law Lawyer of the Year’ for Canada.

Since 2009, Lawyer Monthly’s Women in Law Awards have been representing its winners through the creation of its annual winner’s publication, an international platform developed to showcase the achievements and innovations of women across all segments of the legal industry. Showcasing excellence and achievement is a vital tool in the continuing battle to establish equality, the edition will help shape the discussion around how diversity can be improved by highlighting some of the most forward-thinking initiatives, as well as raising awareness to empower women to bring about change in their profession.

The research department at Lawyer Monthly used a point-based evaluation system in determining winners. Points were awarded for a variety of criteria, including:

    • – Raising awareness in relation to equality and gender issues faced by women in the legal sector
    • – Amount of documented activity in 2021/22 when compared to industry peers
    • – Involvement in significant legal cases and legal activity
    • – Peer recognition and personal achievement
    • – Strategic thinking and planning
    • – Previous accolades and entries within the international legal guides
    • – Published articles and journals
    • – Client care and innovation

Find out more here: https://womeninlawawards.lawyer-monthly.com/winners-edition/

Roper Greyell Nominated for Employment Law Firm of the Year by Chambers

September 2023

Roper Greyell is delighted to be recognized as a nominee for Employment Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Chambers Canada Awards. The announcement of the nomination, alongside four other esteemed Canadian law firms, was made on September 28, 2023.

The nominees and winners are based on the research conducted for the 2024 edition of the Chambers Canada Guide. RG is honoured not only for this recognition but also for the distinction of being the only regional firm to secure a spot on this respected list.

Learn more here: https://chambers.com/topics/canada-awards-2023

Roper Greyell Ranked as Band 1 Firm in 2024 Chambers Canada Guide

September 2023

Roper Greyell LLP has once again received the distinguished status of a top-ranked, Band 1 firm for Employment and Labour law in British Columbia and a Band 2 Employment and Labour law firm in the Nationwide rankings, in the 2024 Chambers Canada Guide. Notably, RG stands as the only BC-based firm to be recognized as a Band 2 firm on the nationwide scale, marking a significant achievement for a BC-based firm.

In addition to the firm’s notable recognition, Chambers Canada has also recognized and ranked six Roper Greyell lawyers in their individual rankings.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these distinguished professionals:

What clients are saying:

“Roper Greyell provides thorough, practical advice, and has excellent market knowledge and sector awareness.”

“They are a go-to firm for us when we are faced with complex and challenging situations.”

About Chambers Canada

Chambers Canada differentiates the best legal talent across a range of provincial, national and international law firms based across the country, to assist those looking for the most suitable providers of legal services for when it matters.

Each ranking is based on the Chambers ranking system which is established from the most in-depth market analysis and comprehensive independent research, that is unrivalled in accuracy, depth and quality and carried out by our experienced team of London-based researchers.

Read more about Chambers Canada here.

 

Ten Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2024

August 2023

In the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™, ten Roper Greyell lawyers were recognized for their excellence in the areas of Education, Labour & Employment, and Workers’ Compensation Law. Delayne M. Sartison K.C., was further recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for Vancouver in the area of Education Law (for her work in the education sector on behalf of educational institutions). Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location.

Additionally, Katie Comley and Sabrina Anis were acknowledged as noteworthy individuals to watch within the legal field, earning the distinction of Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch in Canada.

The lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 Edition are: 

Education Law (representing educational institutions)

Labour and Employment Law

Workers’ Compensation Law

Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch in Canada

About Best Lawyers:

Best Lawyers has been providing comprehensive coverage of top legal talents in Canada and around the world for over 30 years. Lawyers on the list are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise. Additional recognitions are also awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall feedback from their peers for a specific practice area and geographic region.

Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch in Canada recognizes talented up-and-coming lawyers in Canada. The methodology for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada is the same as that of The Best Lawyers in Canada, dependent entirely on a nomination and peer-review process. To be eligible for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, lawyers must be in private practice and have a tenure of three to eight years.

Roper Greyell Recognized as an Excellence Awardee by the Canadian HR Awards for 2023

July 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Roper Greyell has received recognition at the 10th annual Canadian HR Awards for 2023.

Roper Greyell has been honored as an Excellence Awardee in the category of ‘Best Labour & Employment Boutique Law Firm’. This prestigious accolade serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients in the field of Labour & Employment.

This achievement reflects the dedication and expertise of our talented team at Roper Greyell, who continuously strive to provide innovative and comprehensive solutions to the complex challenges faced by our clients.

The Canadian HR Awards is widely recognized as a benchmark for excellence in the industry, and we are honored to have been acknowledged among the top performers and celebrates its 10th year in partnership with HRD Canada and Canadian HR Reporter.

See the full list of awardees here.

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