Michael Watt

Michael Watt stands at the forefront of Alexander Holburn's Labour + Employment Practice, renowned for his strategic leadership and in-depth expertise. With a career spanning several years, Michael has become a pivotal figure in providing comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse clientele. His realm of expertise extends across labour, employment, workers' compensation, and human rights laws, where he offers nuanced and time-sensitive advice to both corporate entities and individual employees.

Under Michael's guidance, his team excels in navigating the complexities of legal disputes, skillfully defending and prosecuting cases through both court and administrative tribunal avenues. His clientele is a mosaic of various sectors, including local and international corporations, non-profit organizations, healthcare institutions, government bodies, and individuals confronting workplace challenges.

Michael's role transcends the conventional boundaries of legal practice. He is a prolific writer and a sought-after speaker, regularly contributing insightful articles and engaging in dialogues with clients and industry groups on a myriad of workplace-related topics. His recent works and presentations are testament to his thought leadership in this field.

In addition to his primary role, Michael plays an integral role in the firm's Business Disputes Practice. Here, he leverages his extensive experience in employment law to assist clients embroiled in disputes involving the enforcement of restrictive covenants and fiduciary duties, crucial for safeguarding business interests.

Delving into his personal journey, Michael's roots trace back to Montreal, Quebec, where he was born. He later moved to Toronto, Ontario, where he spent his formative years. Michael's academic path began at St. George’s School in Vancouver, graduating in 1983. He then pursued higher education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1986. His pursuit of legal education culminated at the University of British Columbia, where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws in 1990. A year later, in 1991, he was officially inducted into the Bar of British Columbia. Before his tenure at Alexander Holburn commenced in 2000, Michael honed his legal acumen at Douglas Symes & Brissenden in Vancouver, where he began as an articling student and rose to become a partner.