Achkar Law was founded in July 2016 by Christopher Achkar and has grown into a practice serving clients across Ontario and British Columbia from offices in Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver.
The firm acts on both sides of the employment relationship. For employees, that means wrongful and constructive dismissal, severance review, termination clauses, human rights complaints, workplace harassment, long-term disability claims, and employment contract review. For employers, it means workplace investigations, policy and contract drafting, dismissal planning, human rights and labour board defence, and fractional general counsel support.
The firm appears before all levels of court and before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
Alongside employment and labour work, Achkar Law handles corporate and commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes, contract matters, construction litigation, and liens.
Recognition
Achkar Law is ranked by Best Law Firms Canada 2026 in Toronto for Labour and Employment Law. Founder Christopher Achkar has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Labour and Employment Law in Toronto since 2025, and named a Lawyer to Watch in Employment Law by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory on both the Employer and Employee sides.
Approach
The firm was built around straightforward communication and thorough preparation. Clients get a clear read on where they stand and what their options are, without the matter being made more complicated than it needs to be. Service is available in English, French, and Arabic.
Toll-free: 1-800-771-7882
