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Philip Abbink practises in the areas of labour law and professional regulation, primarily providing advocacy for health care professionals and educators. He also represents employees in investigations, quasi-criminal regulatory proceedings, and at Coroners’ Inquests. Philip is also the co-managing partner at Cavalluzzo LLP.
After earning a J.D. and a M.A. in International Relations from the University of Toronto, Phil articled at Cavalluzzo LLP. He then returned as an associate to primarily practice in the area of criminal defence, and related labour arbitration and professional regulator proceedings. He represented clients at Provincial and Superior Court, at the Court of Appeal, and before professional regulatory Colleges. His criminal defence practice principally related to professionals, including teachers and nurses.
After living in Ireland for several years, Phil returned to Cavalluzzo LLP as an associate and became a partner in 2017. Since then, his practice has focused on representing health care and education professionals in labour arbitration and professional regulatory proceedings. He has continued to advocate for individuals and institutions in Coroners’ Inquests, including representing the surviving siblings of Jeffrey Baldwin in the Inquest into his death over several months. Recommendations from this Inquest also led to significant changes in the child protection system in Ontario.
At the Labour Relations Board, Phil acts for institutional clients in relation to appeals under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other matters. He has experience in appeals to the Information and Privacy Commissioner, both as applicant and defendant.