Education

University of Cambridge, 2009, LL.M. University of Windsor, 2006, LLB Wilfrid Laurier University, 2003, BBA, Honours

Associations

Ontario, 2007

Steering committee member for lawyers for Possibility for Holland-bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 2018 to date Past Executive Member of the Ontario Bar Association, Toronto Young Lawyers Division and Labour & Employment Law Section Member, Law Society of Upper Canada Member, Ontario Bar Association Community Involvement and Pro Bono Board Member, Chair of Governance Committee, YouthLink, 2013-2015 Mentor, Law in Action Within Schools, 2012-2014 Mentor, Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council, 2011-2012 Duty Counsel, Toronto Small Claims Court, Pro Bono Law Ontario, 2009 – 2012 Firm Involvement Chair of Dentons’ Toronto Student Committee, 2015-2017 Member, Dentons’ Toronto Student Committee, 2012-2017 Member, Dentons’ Nominating Committee, 2017 Presentations Speaker, " Smart risk strategies for federally regulated workplaces ," Dentons national employment law webinar series, June 18, 2026 Moderator, " Canadian Employment and Labour Law: 2024 Year in review " Employment and Labour webinar series, January 31, 2025 Speaker, " Understanding the legal implications of remote work: Talent and culture - fostering relationships, building strong teams and maintaining connections ," Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development, October 2024 Moderator, " Employment issues related to ChatGPT and recent employment privacy law developments ," Employment and

Awards & Recognition

First recognized in 2018, Andy has been commended for his extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of respected publications, including: The Best Lawyers in Canada : Labour and Employment Law Chambers Canada : Employment & Labour: Ontario The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory : Leading Lawyer - Employment Law Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer: Independently rated lawyer The Legal 500 Canada: Labour and Employment In the Media Quoted, " Out of office: COVID normalized remote work, but is it really here to stay? ," The Canadian Press , March 2025 Quoted in " How much is your company spying on you? You now have the right to know ," Toronto Star , October 2022 Quoted in " Ontario's electronic monitoring policy ensures employer transparency: lawyer ," Benefits Canada , October 2022 Quoted in " Ontario's electronic monitoring legislation, Bill 88, falls short on privacy protection, say experts ," Law Times , September 2022

Articles & Speeches

Co-author, " Employment and Labour Law: 2025 Year in Review and Future Trends ," Dentons Insights , February 2026 Co-author, " Hot topics, big shifts: Five key employment law developments from summer 2025 ," Dentons Insights, September 2025 Author, " Ontario government tables Working for Workers Seven Act , 2025 ," Dentons Employment & Labour Law Blog , June 2025 Co-author, " Employee's failure to produce notice of assessment leads to reduced notice period ," Dentons Employment & Labour Law Blog , May 2025 Co-author, " BC Supreme Court rules unpaid leave of absence for unvaccinated employee was not a constructive dismissal ," Dentons Employment & Labour Law Blog , May 2025 Co-author, " Managing your workforce in times of economic uncertainty ," Dentons Insights , February 2025 Co-author, " What you missed on your summer vacation: A recap of the Canadian employment matters you may have missed this summer ," Dentons Employment & Labour Law Blog , September 2024 Co-author, " Canadian Employment and Labour Year in Review and Future Trends Report ," Dentons Insights , February 5, 2024 Author, " Ontario government tables new workplace legislation: Proposed law will change the way employers administer their recruitment practices ," Canadian Employment & Labour Law blog , November 27, 2023 Co-author, " Proposed amendments to the Canada Labour Code and Income Tax Act: Considerations

Selected Decisions

Major Canadian financial institution: Advising a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company on the development and implementation of its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy M&A tax advisory firm: Advising an M&A tax advisory firm on the introduction of an equity-based incentive plan International bank: Advising an international bank on the restructuring of its Canadian operations Health services company: Advising as counsel and primary external legal advisor in context of labour strikes, injunctions, and grievance arbitrations Atura Power (a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation Inc): Advising on the acquisition of a 1,858MW portfolio of combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plants in Ontario from affiliates of TC Energy for a purchase price of approximately $2.8 billion. The acquired power generation portfolio consists of: all of the assets of the 900MW Napanee Generating Station and the 683MW Halton Hills Generating Station and the remaining 50% equity interest in the 550MW Portlands Energy Centre. Ontario Power Generation Inc.: Advising on the acquisition of a 50% interest in the 560MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired Brighton Beach Generating