Paul Heisler has practiced employment law for over two decades, representing both employers and employees, and is peer‑recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for Labour and Employment Law, Employee Benefits Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, and Administrative and Public Law. Paul was named a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation in 2024.
Paul has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in British Columbia, administrative tribunals, and arbitral panels. He regularly represents clients in wrongful dismissal cases, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, human rights matters, labour relations matters, privacy law matters, disputes concerning post‑employment competition, commercial disputes, and constitutional claims.
In addition to his litigation practice, Paul regularly provides legal and strategic advice to both employers and senior employees in the public and private sectors with respect to all aspects of the employment relationship, including negotiation of executive employment and termination agreements, employment policies, freedom of information requests, collective agreement interpretation, investigations, and workplace accommodation.
Prior to joining the firm in 2009, Paul articled and then practiced for three years in the labour and employment group at a leading national firm.
- Labor and employment
- Employee benefits law
- Corporate and commercial litigation
- Administrative and public law
- Administrative and regulatory
- B.A., Queen’s University, 2001
- LL.B., University of Victoria, 2006
- British Columbia, 2006