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The health care industry is continually changing and becoming increasingly complex. For over 70 years Field Law's dedicated, deep and multi-disciplinary team has been providing a broad range of strategic advice and direction on issues related to healthcare organizations, clinical leaders and front line professionals in the province of Alberta.

We guide our clients every step of the way, providing comprehensive legal services to help them adapt and succeed regardless of the challenges that may arise.

Field Law helps with: 

Resolving disputes

  • Negligence and other tort litigation
  • Medical malpractice litigation defence
  • Urgent court proceedings including injunctions and restraining orders
  • Judicial review of administrative tribunal decisions
  • Prosecutions under the Public Health Act
  • Representation at Fatality Inquiries and Coroner's Inquests
  • Class action support and advice

Labour relations

  • Labour Relations Board hearings
  • Workplace health and safety hearings, reviews and appeals
  • Collective bargaining
  • Strike and lockout preparation and management
  • Picket line activity

Maintaining the security and confidentiality of patient and staff records

  • Advice concerning the collection, use and disclosure of information under the applicable legislation
  • Representation before privacy commissioners
  • Drafting privacy policies, procedures and manuals
  • Assistance with the management of employee and patient information

Employee mobility

  • Canadian labour market impact assessments
  • Work authorizations and permits
  • Permanent residence and citizenship
  • Appeals before the Immigration Appeal Division, Citizenship Judges and the Federal Court of Canada