Lawyer Profile
Michael R. Howcroft
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Michael advises clients on a wide range of labour and employment matters, including matters relating to wrongful dismissal, post-employment competition by former employees, labour relations, human rights, employment standards and occupational health and safety. He also provides employment advice in relation to a number of commercial transactions and has assisted clients in preparing both employment policies and written employment contracts.
Michael regularly assists clients on a number of commercial litigation matters and has appeared before all levels of courts in British Columbia, as well as the Labour Relations Board, the Human Rights Tribunal and the Employment Standards Tribunal.
The Best Lawyers in Canada – (2017–2026: Labour and Employment Law; 2026: Corporate and Commercial Law; 2018: Administrative and Public Law)
Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys – 2023–2024 (Litigation Star – Labour and Employment)
Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys – 2022 Edition (Employment & Labour)
Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys – 2020 Edition
Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys – 2016 Edition
Michael is currently a member of the British Columbia Employment Law, Labour Law and Human Rights Subsections of the Canadian Bar Association. He is also a member of the B.C. Human Resources Management Association.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1999 (BC)