Andrew Kennedy, Ontario employment lawyer specializing in workplace disputes and severance.

Andrew Kennedy

Senior Counsel

Education

JD, Queens University Faculty of law
Honours BA, University of Toronto

Memberships

Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association

Practice Focus

Employment litigation
Executive compensation
Wrongful dismissal
Employer counsel
Constructive dismissal
Employment standards
Human rights law
Severance packages
Employment contracts
Federal employment law

Fun Fact

“After a childhood of competitive swimming, Andrew can swim the entire length of an Olympic-sized swimming pool underwater in a single breath.”

Andrew Kennedy, Ontario employment lawyer specializing in workplace disputes and severance.

About Andrew

For Andrew, a legal practice isn’t just about what the law says. It’s about helping real clients – whether they be individuals or businesses – navigate real challenges with empathy, clarity, and strategic insight. With many years of experience representing both employers and employees, Andrew brings a diverse perspective to workplace law and understands that the best solutions come from seeing all sides of a problem.

Andrew’s practice includes everything from day-to-day employment advice to complex litigation, and even a stint in pension and benefits law. Whether advising senior executives, small business owners, or HR professionals, he’s known for delivering practical, no-nonsense guidance with a distinctly human touch. Clients value his ability to make even the most complicated legal issues feel manageable. Andrew is calm in conflict, strategic under pressure, and committed to walking clients through each step of the process.

Outside the office, Andrew juggles the beautiful chaos of family life with three energetic kids and three equally energetic dogs. Free time being in extremely short supply, Andrew’s time is typically spent taking dogs and/or children to parks, sporting activities, music lessons, doctors’ appointments, and vet appointments. He greatly values his second career as the trusted transporter of dependent beings.

Empathetic, experienced, and refreshingly down-to-earth, Andrew is the kind of lawyer who fiercely defends his clients’ interests while never forgetting the people behind the problems.

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