Champ & Associates is a boutique litigation law firm focused on workplace fairness and social justice advocacy. The firm has a broad workplace law practice that encompasses all aspects of employment law and labour law, as well as related practice areas such as human rights, privacy, access to information, Charter rights, disability law, and public interest law.

Making Justice Accessible for All

Located in downtown Ottawa, Champ & Associates represents clients across Canada in a variety of industries in both public service and the private sector. The firm is particularly well-versed in working with clients in unique employment arrangements, from entry-level to executives, including federal employees, policing, cross-jurisdictional matters, professional athletes, and a wide range of government appointments. The firm is proud to represent people at every rung of the economic ladder, from executives to the most vulnerable employees, in securing workplace justice. Champ & Associates represents clients at mediations, arbitrations, tribunals, labour boards, civil trials, judicial reviews and appeals.

Preeminent Litigation Lawyers

The lawyers at Champ & Associates are relentless advocates in the pursuit of fairness in the workplace and beyond. They are committed to securing justice for mistreated employees who have been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, or otherwise treated unfairly by their employers. They work tirelessly to restore their clients’ rights and dignity in every case.

Champ & Associates’ lawyers are seasoned advocates, regularly appearing before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. The lawyers at Champ & Associates frequently represent employees in high-profile cases, often up against some of Canada’s largest and most powerful institutions, and have successfully established precedents in many areas, including Charter rights, discrimination, disability law, access to information, prisoner rights, privacy, cross border employment, and occupational health and safety.

Known for Strategy, Experience and Diligence

The firm’s principal lawyer, Paul Champ, is widely recognized as a leading authority on human rights and employment law issues. Paul is a renowned litigator and a passionate champion for the underdog who fearlessly challenges multi-national corporations and government agencies with great success. Revered for the impressive depth and breadth of his expertise, Paul’s insights and opinions are regularly sought after by journalists and colleagues alike. His opinion and commentary on newsworthy legal issues are frequently sought after by prominent media outlets. Paul is also often contacted by other lawyers for advice and guidance on complex matters. He is proud and honoured to regularly receive referrals from lawyers, many of whom he has previously faced in court. Paul excels at finding the best method to litigate a matter for each client, to make the process as affordable and effective as possible in each situation.