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Andrew Dixon, Partner | Labour, Employment & Human Rights

Andrew Dixon

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction Alberta, 2018 | British Columbia, 2014
Language(s) English
Office(s) Calgary
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Overview

Andrew is a lawyer with the Labour, Employment and Human Rights group. Andrew’s practice covers all areas of workplace law. 

Andrew provides proactive and strategic advice to employers in order to find practical solutions to workplace issues. Andrew’s practice includes advising employers on workplace policies, executive compensation, restrictive covenants, privacy issues, terminations, grievances, human rights accommodation, employment standards claims, severance analysis, employee discipline, ownership of work product, corporate transactions, insolvency and restructuring matters, and workplace investigations.

Andrew regularly acts as counsel for employers in wrongful dismissal claims, human rights complaints, grievance arbitrations, and employment standards complaints.

Achievements

  • Recognized as Up-and-Coming in Employment & Labour, Chambers Canada 2024 to 2025
  • David Percy Award, University of Alberta 2012
  • Kelly Jenkins Memorial Award, University of Alberta 2012

Client Work

  • WSP Canada Inc. completes acquisition of Communica Public Affairs Inc., [Deal - WSP Canada Inc.], WSP Canada Inc. completes acquisition of Communica Public Affairs Inc.
  • Quandri Technologies raises US$8.5M in Series A financing led by Seattle-based FUSE, [Deal - Quandri Technologies Inc.], Fasken advised Quandri Technologies in their US$8.5M Series A financing, led by Seattle-based FUSE.
  • Fielmann Group acquires Eyevious Style Incorporated, [Deal - Fielmann Ventures GmbH], Fielmann Group acquires Eyevious Style Incorporated.
  • West Penetone Inc. purchases substantially all of the assets of AccuChem Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Ltd., [Deal - West Penetone Inc.], Acted for the purchaser, West Penetone Inc. in connection with its asset acquisition of the assets of AccuChem Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Ltd.
  • Howden Group completes US$195 million acquisition of Compressor Products International business unit from EnPro Industries, Inc., [Deal - Howden Group], Leading global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products and services acquires manufacturer of reciprocating compressors
  • United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bar W Petroleum & Electric Inc., acquires Williams Petroleum, [Deal - United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.]
  • Plains Midstream Canada ULC secures concurrent sale of its Milk River Pipeline system to Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL), and acquisition of IPL’s ownership interests in the Empress II and Empress V straddle plants, [Deal - Plains Midstream Canada ULC], Sale of Milk River Pipeline system to Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL) and acquisition from IPL of its ownership interests in the Empress II and Empress V straddle plants.
  • Desjardins Group acquires a real estate holding, including DuProprio, from Purplebricks Group plc for about C$60.5M, [Deal - Desjardins Group], Desjardins acquires two major real estate companies.
  • Aspen Family and Community Network Society amalgamates with the Boys and Girls Club of Calgary, [Deal - Aspen Family and Community Network Society]

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Alberta
  • BA, Political Studies / Drama Queen's University

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Speaking Engagements

  • Cybersecurity During (and after) the COVID-19 Pandemic, 5/29/2021
Co-Presenter Cybersecurity During (and after) the COVID-19 Pandemic Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch location location Calgary, AB

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