250 2nd St SW, Suite 1000, Livingston Pl W, Calgary, AB
Year called to bar: 1986 (AB)
Michael Ford, K.C. is a partner in the firm's Calgary office. His practice focuses on employment and labour law, and he has extensive experience in all aspects of collective bargaining, arbitrations, strikes and contract administration matters, advising both unionized and non-unionized employers. He also advises employers dealing with union organizational activity and provided counselling on various workplace matters, including employee discipline and termination, privacy issues, employment agreements, harassment/discrimination, drug testing policies, and sick leaves. On numerous occasions, he has also provided guidance to boards of directors and compensation committees on executive employment matters. Michael develops sensible and workable solutions to complex workplace issues in a range of industries, including: energy, manufacturing, warehouse, communications, retail, financial, transportation and high-tech industries, as well as major public sector institutions in the health and education fields. He has defended many employers in significant labour and employment cases involving provincially and federally-regulated workplaces, and routinely advises on Canada/US business transactions involving employment matters.
Secure Energy Services Inc. acquired Predator Midstream Ltd. for $107 million. The total purchase price was paid by $65 million in cash with the balance of $42 million paid through the issuance of common shares of Secure Energy.
