Professional Background

Heela is a litigation lawyer whose practice focuses on employment law, as well as commercial and civil litigation. She takes a direct, thoughtful, and strategic approach to resolving disputes, grounded in a careful assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of each case and a clear understanding of her clients’ objectives.

In her employment practice, Heela advises both employees and employers, giving her a balanced perspective on workplace disputes. She assists with wrongful dismissal claims, human rights matters, workplace conflicts, terminations, employment agreements, and policy-related issues. She also works proactively with employers to mitigate risk before disputes arise, including reviewing employment contracts, identifying gaps in documentation, and advising on best practices for terminations.

Heela also represents clients in commercial disputes, including shareholder and director conflicts, oppression remedy claims, misrepresentation matters, and contractual disputes. Her broader civil litigation experience includes property disputes, landlord / tenant disputes, and civil restraining orders. Across all matters, she combines determined advocacy with a practical, objective approach focused on achieving effective and efficient results.