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Hema acts for both employers and employees on a wide range of matters related to employment law, including:
Counsel to Graham Group Ltd., a Calgary-based construction solutions company, in its acquisition of the Canadian assets and business of Rokstad Power (2018) Ltd. from its court-appointed receiver for CAD $20,000,000.00.
Counsel to Lucero Energy Corp. in the acquisition of Lucero by Vitesse Energy, Inc. pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) whereby each share of Lucero was exchanged for 0.01239 of a share of Vitesse common stock, representing a transaction value of US$222 million (C$315 million).
Counsel to an exploration and production company relating to a wrongful dismissal claim
Employment counsel to a design agency, providing advice and assistance related to, among other things, terminations, severance negotiations and employment issues arising from an acquisition
Counsel to the respondent in successfully defending against a discriminatory action complaint under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Co-counsel to a corporate plaintiff in a claim involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duties, breach of confidence and taking of corporate opportunities
Co-counsel to a corporate defendant in a claim alleging wrongful dismissal and unlawful withholding of bonuses
Counsel to the respondent in successfully having a human rights complaint dismissed due to the complainant having executed a valid and enforceable release and settlement agreement with the respondent
Managed workplace investigations relating to allegations of bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment
February 1, 2025
April 1, 2024