Lavan Narenthiran

Lavan Narenthiran is an employment lawyer who represents employers and employees across Canada in a broad range of issues across all sectors.

In his practice, he provides strategic advice and representation on issues including wrongful dismissals, constructive dismissals, discrimination and harassment in the workplace, oppression remedies, commercial disputes, as well as proactive measures such as drafting enforceable employment agreements and workplace policies. Lavan relentlessly advances his clients’ interests whether that be through negotiating settlements or litigating matters in courts and tribunals across the country. Lavan has secured millions in settlements for his clients and has handled a wide range of matters within the Small Claims Court, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the HRTO, the BCHRT, the CHRC, the CIRB, the OLRB, and other administrative tribunals.

Lavan is also one of our foremost experts on drafting enforceable and tailored employment agreements, compensation and equity plans, and workplace policies. He regularly drafts unique and complex executive contracts involving stock options, RSUs, and other forms of incentive compensation.

Having represented hundreds of employers and employees, Lavan brings a practical, well-rounded perspective to every matter. He works closely with clients to develop strategic, and efficient solutions, whether through negotiation or litigation.

Prior to joining Levitt LLP, Lavan completed his articles at a preeminent Bay Street management-side labour and employment firm.

Lavan earned his law degree at Western University’s Faculty of Law where he also served as co-president of Western Law’s Labour and Employment Society.

Outside of the office, Lavan enjoys playing golf and squash, trying new restaurants, watching horror movies, and listening to music of every genre.