Ferris is the newest lawyer at TGC. Despite recently joining the firm, Ferris has already appeared as counsel in a five-day Supreme Court trial in addition to assisting our clients in a number of cases. TGC is glad to have Ferris as part of the team, and we are looking forward to being able to … Continued
TGC Lawyer Blair Curtis has been recognized as one of the Three Best Rated employment lawyers in Vancouver for 2026 marking 10+ years that Blair has been so recognized. The Three Best Rated list is notable because it does not require payment of a fee for either the listing or the use of the logo. … Continued
TGC Lawyer Ryan Sissons achieved the remarkable feat of appearing in British Columbia Court of Appeal, British Columbia Supreme Court, and British Columbia Provincial Court in three separate cases over three consecutive days. TGC is not sure if this is the first time this has been accomplished. Regardless, the firm is now claiming this as … Continued
TGC Lawyer Hussein Assad appeared in Chambers on November 3, 2025, to speak to a contested procedural application in a case that is being prepared for trial. The application addressed document disclosure and the registry in which the trial should take place. Hussein recently joined TGC after work experience that included time with the Employment … Continued
On April 1, TGC Lawyer Sean Tevlin and TGC articled student Ryan Sissons appeared in the British Columbia Court of Appeal in a complex case concerning the jurisdiction of the courts, WCAT, and collective bargaining. The Court reserved its decision. Ryan has now appeared in two appeals in a little more than two weeks – … Continued
TGC Lawyer David McWhinnie was involved in a WCAT case in which the Tribunal was asked to determine whether alleged assaults by an employer arose out of the course of an employee’s employment. This is an important determination as it decides whether the court or WCAT has jurisdiction over the employee’s claim against the employer. … Continued
TGC Lawyer David McWhinnie represented the plaintiff in a trial concerning a probationary employee working for a Canadian company in a foreign country. The trial also addressed the conduct of a workplace investigation by the employer. You can read the decision here.
On March 13, 2025 TGC lawyer David McWhinnie and TGC articled student Ryan Sissons appeared in the British Columbia Court of Appeal to argue a case about the legal doctrine of common employer. You can read the decision of the Court of Appeal here. The doctrine of common employer says that in some circumstances an … Continued
On April 30, 2024, TGC Lawyer Fred Wynne was successful in obtaining a Court Order that enabled his client to pursue a lawsuit despite the defending party declaring bankruptcy. Normally, a lawsuit automatically stops when the defending party becomes bankrupt. Fred’s success in Court means that his client’s lawsuit stays alive and that his client … Continued
TGC lawyer Sean Tevlin appeared as lead counsel in the Court of Appeal on April 22, 2024, arguing a case relating to the interpretation of employment contracts and federal employment legislation. TGC lawyers have experience with all levels of court and tribunal in British Columbia. If you are an employer or employee who needs assistance … Continued
Not only would I use this firm again, but I would be more than happy to refer friends and colleagues to Tevlin Gleadle Curtis, specifically, Mr. McWhinnie and Mr. Kennedy. They have not only renewed my faith in the concept of due process, but did so while conducting themselves in a highly professional and ethical manner, imbued with integrity.