Frank Braybrooke Portman

Within employment law, Frank’s special areas of focus include: executive employment law (advising executives, directors, and Board members); workplace law (advising employers/managers); professional discipline; civil litigation; and occupational health and safety. Frank is known for his depth of knowledge and dedication to his clients.

Throughout his career, Frank has been involved in unique and precedent-setting litigation, earning a reputation for his creative legal solutions. He has been instrumental in handling significant cases and reported decisions that have shaped the legal landscape in Canadian employment law. Notably, Frank played a key role as co-counsel in the high-profile decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc. (2019).

Frank’s unwavering dedication to his clients’ interests has been recognized by colleagues and clients alike.

A passion for justice and a reputation for being an experienced and forceful employment lawyer are qualities that set Frank apart from other Toronto employment lawyers. Driven by a commitment to providing exceptional legal representation, Frank’s strong advocacy skills and strategic approach contribute to his success in representing clients and achieving favourable outcomes. He has excellent people skills, his Spidey Sense is on, and he is always thinking 3 steps ahead.

Before becoming a partner at Massey LLP, Frank was an associate lawyer at a Toronto boutique litigation law firm, where he honed his skills in a diverse range of civil litigation cases, with a particular focus on employment law. Handling everything from wrongful dismissal to workplace discrimination cases, Frank developed a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances within the employment law landscape.

Frank initially cut his teeth in employment law at a Toronto labour, employment, and human resources law firm as an associate lawyer. During his tenure, he dedicated himself to advising and representing employers in matters of employment and labour law. Frank’s strategic counsel and representation helped businesses navigate through challenging employment disputes and achieve favourable outcomes.