Terry Kyle Lapierre

Background

About Terry Kyle Lapierre

I'm a partner in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights practice group in Fasken's Québec City office. I'm known within the field for top-level professional excellence and strategic legal advice based on a holistic approach that leaves no stone unturned. My reputation for responsiveness and for innovative solutions earned me the distinction as “One to Watch in 2022” by the Best Lawyers in Canada, a directory consisting of top peer-nominated lawyers. I advise clients across Canada and abroad in connection with all matters of labour and employment law in Quebec including contract negotiation and drafting, executive employment, compensation and termination. In addition, I have an exceptionally high success rate in employer-side litigation and have been successful in defending clients against material claims of constructive dismissal, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and harassment. I've successfully appeared before labour arbitrators, specialized administrative tribunals, superior courts, the Court of Appeal of Quebec and the Federal Court of Appeal and I've advised on matters before the Supreme Court of Canada. I also act as a specialist in M&A where I advise buyers and sellers on all issues related to labour, employment, pensions and benefits that arise in the context of large-scale commercial transactions (including share deals, asset deals, amalgamations, corporate reorganizations and financing). I take pride in being a trusted business advisor to my clients on issues ranging from French language rights to complex employment law matters in Quebec. My client roster includes airlines, banks and financial institutions, manufacturing companies, private equity firms, investment funds, technology start-ups, established technology companies and insurance companies. I'm passionate about matters relating to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and I advise on the development and implementation of EDI programs with a focus on mitigating risks while maximizing results. I'm a member of Fasken's national EDI committee, the recruitment committee, the national Pride Network and I am a past co-chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Quebec branch of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conference.