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Human Resources Specialty Law Firm – Hyde HR Law – Expands Talent

July 14, 2020

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALTY LAW FIRM – HYDE HR LAW – EXPANDS TALENT

Oren Barbalat joins to serve fast-growing downtown boutique

Tuesday July 14, 2020 – Toronto ON – Today, Hyde HR Law is pleased to announce that Oren Barbalat has joined its team of talented professionals. This development is part of a series of strategic moves to expand the firm’s specialty Human Resources, Employment and Labour law practice across Canada. Barbalat joins from Levitt LLP, as a Senior Associate and will be based in the firm’s downtown Toronto office. https://hydehrlaw.com/oren-barbalat

When asked what he hopes to contribute in his new role, Barbalat said, “HR has never been so complex. The way companies do business is rapidly evolving, spurred by a profound and unprecedented economic climate. Recent worldwide events have catapulted HR related issues front and centre at the most senior of corporate tables. For Hyde HR Law, I want to bring the same sense of urgency and nimble decision making that employers and employees bring every day. Supporting our clients while growing the practice is what attracted me to this firm.”

John-Edward C. Hyde, Founder and Managing Partner of Hyde HR Law said, “Client service and partnership is at the centre of what we do. We’re able to do it better and with more agility because our team was trained and developed within big firms, but we’re no longer bogged down by big firm red tape.”

“This is why the team and I couldn’t be happier that Oren has come aboard to serve our clients. His experience and efficiency are exactly what our clients need in today’s marketplace.”

Barbalat brings extensive experience working for both employers and employees.

  • For employers: he has helped businesses of all sizes assess and manage their workplace liabilities, including terminations and new contracts, workplace accommodations, and purchases and sales of businesses. Barbalat has particular expertise working with technology companies and start-ups and is attuned to their specific employment law needs.
  • For employees: he has experience advising on and negotiating executive contracts and termination packages with complex compensation structures, as well as litigating wrongful dismissals and human rights violations. He also advises on the enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements for individuals contemplating a career move.

Barbalat was called to the bar in 2016, after earning his J.D. at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to attending Law School, he obtained an Honours B.A. and an M.A. from the University of Windsor. He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association (Ontario).

His full biography is available here: https://hydehrlaw.com/oren-barbalat

 

Media contact:

Lindsay Broadhead

Broadhead Communications

Lindsay@Broadheadcomms.ca

416-400-6457

 

About Hyde HR Law

Hyde HR Law is a boutique Employment and Labour law firm, located in the heart of Toronto.  Although centred in the GTA, we represent clients across Canada, from multinational corporations to small business; from individuals to groups and associations.

Located at 480 University Avenue, across from the Toronto Courts and the Ontario Labour Relations Board, our firm is particularly well situated to provide our clients with the unparalleled responsiveness, strong and effective representation that they need and expect in today’s marketplace.

Hyde HR Law was founded by John Hyde, previously the managing partner of Canada’s best-known employment law firm. John is joined by a number of his colleagues who share his Client First approach to providing practical and cost-efficient representation. John is one of only 23 lawyers in Canada certified by the Law Society as a Specialist in Labour Law.

The Lawyers at Hyde HR Law come from nationally recognized law firms and, bring to the table the kind of attention to detail, drive for excellence and commitment to quality that underlies our success in client representation.

The lawyers at Hyde HR Law also bring something different to the practice of law: that is, practical real-life experiences, with pre-law backgrounds in human resources management, journalism, and other industries, ranging from transportation to construction.

Website: www.hydeHRlaw.com

Contact us: info@hydeHRlaw.com

 

 

Hyde HR Law

https://www.hydehrlaw.com

Hyde HR Law is a boutique Employment and Labour law firm, located in the heart of Toronto. Although centred in the GTA, we represent clients across Canada, from multinational corporations to small business; from individuals to groups and associations. Hyde HR Law was founded by John Hyde, previously the managing partner of Canada’s best-known employment law firm. John is joined by a number of his colleagues who share his Client First approach to providing practical and cost-efficient representation. John is one of only 23 lawyers in Canada certified by the Law Society as a Specialist in Labour Law.

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Oren Barbalat

Hyde HR Law

Law School

Osgoode Hall Law School

Year Of Call

2016

Area Of Practice

Employment