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Boris Subara Ottawa Lawyer

Boris Subara

Partner | Labour, Employment & Human Rights Fasken
My role is to provide practical business solutions to complex legal issues and help organizations navigate today's challenges so that they can focus on what they do best.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2014
Language(s) English, French, Serbian, Croatian
Office(s) Ottawa
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Overview

Boris Subara is a Partner in Fasken’s Ottawa office and is a member of the firm’s Labour, Employment & Human Rights group. He practices in all areas of labour and employment law providing practical advice and representation to unionized and non-unionized employers and management on various issues that arise during the employment relationship.

Boris is a strategic partner to his clients and provides pragmatic advice to both provincially and federally regulated employers across various sectors and industries, with respect to terminations of employment, human rights issues, the management of absenteeism, the accommodation of injured or disabled workers, the administration of discipline, workplace investigations, workforce reorganizations, and the use of independent contractors. He also advises on the labour and employment aspects arising in corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. In addition, Boris regularly drafts and reviews employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, workplace policies and programs, and other similar documents to help his clients stay updated and comply with the complex and ever-evolving labour and employment law landscape.

Boris’s practice also includes a strong emphasis on employer advocacy. He has significant experience representing clients in a broad range of disputes, at all levels of the Ontario courts and before various administrative tribunals, including federal and provincial labour relations boards, human rights tribunals, and labour arbitrators. He is an effective negotiator and frequently attends mediations and other alternative dispute resolution processes, where he always strives to achieve a positive outcome on behalf of his clients. 

Boris has developed a particular focus advising employers of record (EORs) on the legal and strategic considerations that come with managing contingent and cross-border workforces. His guidance helps EORs navigate their unique compliance obligations while supporting the needs of their own clients.

Boris is a graduate of the Programme de droit canadien, a joint common law and civil law program (J.D./LL.L.) at the University of Ottawa. He maintains a fully bilingual practice and serves clients in both English and French. 

Prior to joining Fasken, Boris practiced labour and employment law at a national full-service firm in Ottawa.

Achievements

Client Work

  • Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited acquires Encore Insurance Services Inc., [Deal - Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited], Leading provider of insurance, risk management, and consulting services acquires Canadian retail insurance brokerage.
  • Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. acquires HFI Benefits Inc., [Deal - Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc.], Leading provider of benefits, HR and organization consulting services acquires Canadian individual and group life insurance brokerage.
  • Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. acquires Brunswick Financial Group Ltd., [Deal - Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc.], Leading provider of benefits, HR and organization consulting services acquires Canadian individual and group life insurance brokerage.
  • ABB completes acquisition of smart water technology company Real Tech, [Deal - ABB], ABB expands its strong presence in the water segment and complements its portfolio with optical sensor technology critical for the age of smart water.
  • Gallagher Re completes acquisition of Ontario-based MGB Re, [Deal - Gallagher Re Inc.], Reinsurance division of global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm acquires reinsurance company.
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. completes acquisition of Horn, [Deal - Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc.], Global insurance brokerage acquires company offering sales and leadership development programs and consulting services.
  • AGA Benefit Solutions acquires J&D Benefits, [Deal - AGA Financial Group Inc.], By acquiring J&D, AGA becomes one of the country’s largest players in the field of benefits.
  • A group of Quebec investors led by Champlain Financial Corporation completes the acquisition of Enjay Converters Ltd., [Deal - Champlain Financial Corporation], Enjay Converters Ltd. produces unique, quality food-contact grade packaging products for the retail, supermarket, and food processor markets.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Ottawa
  • LL.L. University of Ottawa

Community involvement

  • Board Member, Ottawa Titans Water Polo Club (2015 - 2017)

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario (AJEFO)
  • Member Canadian Bar Association
  • Member Ontario Bar Association
  • Member County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA)
  • Member Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education

Knowledge

Events

Publications

  • COVID-19 and the impact on termination entitlements, 4/15/2020
Article, Author COVID-19 and the impact on termination entitlements LexisNexis Canada, Labour Notes®, Number 1640

Speaking Engagements

  • Best Practices in HR in a School Context, 4/9/2025
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements, 9/26/2024
  • Recent Education HR Cases You Should Know , 4/28/2024

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