"Adam is considered one of the top legal minds in employment law in Canada, and a coveted workplace investigator for all matters including workplace harassment, sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, and workplace violence. As a senior executive for 18 years, I can attest that he can handle the most difficult and complex employment matters and workplace investigations, with ease. Adam does not compromise in providing top professional services, and while his legal analysis, writing skills, and wide knowledge base are some of well-known traits, it’s his ability to connect with all types of individuals and personalities, that sets him apart from others in the field."
Gareth Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Safety Counsel
Former Acting President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
"We used Adam's expertise to navigate a workplace investigation, touching on complex employment and human rights issues, and which involved interviewing countless witnesses. He delivered a thorough, comprehensive and correct product. He would be an asset to any organization looking to engage his unique services."
Phil Shaer, Chief Legal Officer, Canopy Growth Corporation
"Our business, and more specifically, Valarie and I, have worked with Adam Savaglio from a professional and personal basis. Adam was instrumental in helping us navigate the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on two separate occasions, successfully, as well as guiding us through a complex business transaction. Adam is a consummate professional; he has a remarkable degree of legal knowledge with the skill to apply his understanding of the law to the benefit of his clients. At all times, we knew we were working with the highest calibre of counsel when Adam represented our business or personal affairs."
Mark Wafer, Former Tim Horton’s Franchisee and Disability Rights Activist
Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Vice-President and Director, Former Tim Horton’s Franchisee
"Adam is indispensable to any organization seeking to grow its enterprise. As counsel to SuMO IT Solutions Inc., Adam became a de-facto Chief Legal Officer to the organization, deferring to him on all legal matters, which allowed us to focus on servicing our clients and growing our business. Trying to navigate the constant changes in the world of employment law and the impact on our business can be a huge distraction to any leader, but there has always been a comfort that Adam is always available to sort through any matter we throw his way."
Steven Kiss, President, Director of SuMO IT Solutions Inc.
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"As part of our industry segment role serving high-growth Manufacturers and Hi-Tech companies across Canada, we have received extremely strong support and guidance with Adam since 2013. Our requirements were for legal guidance on all business matters from employee agreements, NDAs, Letters of Engagements with our Clients and Partners, commission structures, and all client management issues including payment collection issues. All of those issues were dealt with in a very timely matter and I received strong caution on how to validate and mitigate our business risks. For me, my strongest requirements and expectations for selecting my legal firm was based on STRONG experience in all business matters and someone that I could trust. Adam was able to prioritize all our work and forced to me to focus on my highest priorities and areas of risk. One of my biggest surprises was that Adam, as my Legal partner, has been undoubtedly one of my strongest mentors I have gained since opening my business in 2008. I encourage you to have an exploratory conversation with Adam and his team. You will not be disappointed with his ability to exceed your expectations."
Bernadeen McLeod, President and Founder, www.mentorworks.ca
"Adam is not your cookie-cutter lawyer. Adam’s background in business law allows him to appreciate the particular needs of businesses when dealing with any type of human resource, employment law, and human rights matter. He is known for producing positive results, having honest communications with his clients, and employing a no-nonsense approach, when needed."
Automotive Dealership Owner
"I have had the opportunity to work with Adam on a number of files as the employer in complex terminations and in building back to work strategies for employees on extended leave and in threatening human rights complaints. I found Adam to be extraordinarily thoughtful and precise in his deliberations and in the advice that he provided. Adam's guidance allowed us to navigate challenging people issues in a way that was both fair to the employer and employee, but that was specific and direct in driving the organization's agenda. Adam's deep knowledge of the law and its application to the risk management strategies of complex organizations minimizes the cost of frivolous claims and the harder to quantify issues associated with reputational and brand risk. His overall demeanour, professionalism and approach to providing practical legal solutions was exactly what we needed to crystallize our thinking and to take appropriate decisions and actions. It is without hesitation that I recommend Adam Savaglio for all of your complex human resource legal matters."
Malcolm Stoffman, Financial Services Executive
"Adam Savaglio is a passionate advocate for businesses as they navigate serious and oftentimes delicate employment matters. As an HR Professional for many years in the Transportation industry, I have worked collaboratively with Adam on several occasions to effectively manage people challenges in a manner that both considered and protected the rights of all involved. Speaking to his character and work ethic, Adam also works with his clients to proactively foster a safe and productive working environment through policy, training, and open discourse. By providing thoughtful guidance and support, while also educating clients on the intricacies of employment law vs. precedent, Adam is an invaluable resource to any employer, in any industry."
Stephanie Carruth, Human Resource Professional, Consultant
"We operate three automotive dealerships and have worked with Adam Savaglio and his team for about 4 years. In that time we have gone through restructuring, a number of real estate transactions and employee actions. Adam has been an essential part of our this work.
We have come to rely on Adam’s expertise in the fields of employment law, corporate law and real estate. His focus on the details is unparalleled and has brought concerns to our attention another solicitor would likely have glazed over. His ability to be available to us is something I have never experienced and truly has me dumbfounded at how he can juggle it all. We trust Adam’s work ethic and his work."
Ilya Pinassi, VP Operations
"Anco Chemicals has been working with Scarfone Hawkins for more than 20 years for many of our Corporate needs. And specifically, since 2016, Anco has been working with Adam Savaglio, with Scarfone, for all of our employment and employee issues for our Ontario operations.
During this time, we have had numerous issues, including employee terminations, employee hirings, employment Law questions and, for the last two years COVID related employment issues.
Whenever we have needed assistance, whether it be a quick and simple question, or in-depth legal work, Adam has always had the time for Anco and has always worked extremely hard to provide us with the answers and legal work we have required. I have found him to be the best and most competent lawyer I have ever worked with. We have had some very complex issues, which Adam has successfully steered us through. I also value that Adam is not afraid to tell us precisely what he believes is required, even if it is not exactly what we want to hear.
During the last two years of COVID, things have been changing almost by the day regarding workplaces and employees. In some cases, some situations have never been an issue before and require careful navigation to ensure our business is taking the best and safest options for our employees and our business. Adam has been one of the leading legal experts in Ontario during this time and has helped us immensely to make our way through this ever-changing landscape.
We appreciate and would recommend Adam and Scarfone Hawkins to anyone looking for both their employment law requirements and corporate legal requirements."
Anthony Roehrig – President Anco Chemicals
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