Andrew Nicholl is an Associate with Roper Greyell who has experience working with employers in various industries on a wide range of labour and employment issues and disputes.

Andrew always enjoys working with new clients and also appreciates getting to know a client’s business and becoming a longer-term strategic partner.

Andrew has represented clients in disputes in numerous forums, including: federal and provincial (BC and Ontario) arbitration boards; provincial labour boards (BC and Ontario) and the Canada Industrial Relations Board; various courts, including the BC Supreme Court (wrongful dismissal claims, injunctions and judicial reviews), BC Court of Appeal (judicial review), and Federal Court of Appeal (judicial review). With this experience, Andrew is ready and willing to litigate but never at the expense of finding an alternative path that is more aligned with a client’s business and strategic objectives.

In addition to Andrew’s experience working with clients to navigate the various stages of the employment and/or labour relationship, Andrew also has experience supporting employers facing urgent situations such as unlawful blockades of businesses and illegal strike activity.

Away from work, Andrew is navigating life as a dad and tries to squeeze in as much training as he can to at least finish a few triathlons and running races. Andrew is also a (very) novice mountain biker and a long-suffering fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs (as well as other, also struggling, teams).

Education

B.A. (Hons.), University of Toronto, 2011
J.D., Western University, 2015

Year of call

Ontario, 2016*
British Columbia, 2018

*not active

Publications

Amendment to BC Labour Relations Code Increases Risks for Supply Chain and Businesses in BC During Federal Work Stoppages

Major Apprenticeship Initiative Funded by Federal Government May Help Recruit and Employ New Workers

Refusal of Unsafe Work

Two Significant BC Labour Code Changes: Card Certification is Back & Open Season is Declared in the Construction Industry for Raiding Unions

Labour Protections Apply Even in Cases of Blatant Racism

COVID-19 Update – March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Update – March 26, 2020 – Federal Bulletin

COVID-19 Update – March 25, 2020

COVID-19 Update – March 24, 2020

COVID-19 Update – March 19, 2020

Buyer Beware: The Labour Relations Board Deals With New Successorship Provisions in the BC Labour Relations Code

Mandatory Vaccination Policy Upheld by BC Arbitrator

Information for Employers Applying for COVID-19 Related Layoff Variances Through New Online Portal

COVID-19 Update – Recap for Week of May 25, 2020

COVID-19 Update – Federal Government Announces Measures to Assist Employers Impacted by COVID-19

COVID-19 Update – COVID-19 Leave of Absence Now Included in the Canada Labour Code

COVID-19 Update – Introduction of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

COVID-19 Update – Amendments to the B.C. Employment Standards Act

COVID-19 Update – Introduction of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

COVID-19 Update – March 18, 2020

Membership / Affiliations

Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia
Vancouver Island Construction Association
Canadian Bar Association
British Columbia Law Society Law Society

Listings / Rankings

Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in Canada, 2025

Legal Assistant

Melanie Chavez
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