September 24, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Protea LLP is pleased to share its recognition in the Chambers Canada 2027 guide for Employment and Labour law. As Protea marks its first year as an established firm, this recognition is especially meaningful. It reflects the trust our clients have placed in us with their workplace needs, the thoughtful feedback they have generously shared, and the support of colleagues who have helped shape the firm’s early success. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our clients with practical, responsive and commercially grounded labour and employment advice.
“We are deeply honoured by this recognition from Chambers, and we are particularly grateful for the feedback our clients have shared about the firm and its individual lawyers,” said Protea LLP’s Managing Partner & CEO, Maneli Badii.
We thank our clients for taking the time to provide recommendations and share thoughtful feedback about our team:
“Protea has a combination of deep technical employment law expertise with highly pragmatic and commercially grounded advice.”
“Protea knows our organisation and context well, which makes their advice practical and realistic. I value that they think beyond the legal answer to how decisions will actually land.”
“The Protea team are strong advocates who bring pragmatic solutions to the table.”
“The Protea team provides practical, thoughtful and timely legal advice.”
“The firm has deep knowledge of our industry and company, and is very focused on its clients’ best interests.”
We are proud to have earned recognition from Chambers Canada in the following categories, and we are especially appreciative of the confidence, collaboration and support from clients and colleagues that made this first-year milestone possible.
Firm ranking:
Individual rankings:
Alix Herber – Ontario – Employment & Labour
Erin Porter – Ontario – Employment & Labour
Marc Rodrigue – Ontario – Employment & Labour
Jacob Wagner – Ontario – Employment & Labour, Associates to Watch
About Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada ranks leading firms and lawyers across a broad range of practice areas nationwide. Its research is in-depth and client-focused, and the guide is read by industry-leading companies and organizations across Canada, the U.S. and internationally. It is also widely used by law firms for referral purposes.
About Protea LLP
Protea LLP is a Toronto based law firm that provides strategic, practical, and people‑focused legal services to employers navigating the complexities of labour, employment, and human rights law.
Clear advice. Bold strategy. Real results.
Media Contact:
Maneli Badii
CEO and Managing Partner
Protea LLP
416.845.7297
mbadii@proteallp.com
www.proteallp.com
