COVID-19 Resource Centre : McInnes Cooper’s Commitment in Action Read More MENU Home > Our Team > Denis Mahoney Denis Mahoney Partner Service Areas Labour and Employment Industries Energy & Natural Resources Manufacturing, Processing & Sales Government & Institutions Cannabis 709.724.8240 Email Denis About Denis Print Bio Denis Mahoney is a labour and employment partner in our St. John’s office and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Noted for his solid understanding of the current labour and employment issues employers face, Denis has developed a reputation as a trusted advisor and proactive problem solver. Denis has extensive experience advising employers in the oil and gas, mining, transportation, construction and service sectors on a wide range of labour and employment matters. He provides advice on collective bargaining, drug and alcohol testing, cannabis in the workplace, and occupational health and safety matters, and serves as employer-counsel before administrative proceedings including arbitration, labour relations boards, and human rights. A key element of Denis’ approach is his ability to address client concerns in a timely manner while maintaining a sense of humour. He has strong relationships with the employers he represents, helping them find effective solutions in often difficult situations. A sought-after presenter and panelist, Denis frequently receives requests to speak at national, regional and local seminars and conferences, and provides training and education on a variety of labour and employment topics. Denis is a director on the Board of the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industries Association (“NOIA”), TaskforceNL Inc. and the St. John’s Boys and Girls Club. He recently completed his appointment as Vice-Chair of Memorial University’s Board of Regents and is a Member of the Advisory Committee for the Centre for Law in the Contemporary Workplace at Queen’s University. Denis previously served as Chair of the St. John’s Board of Trade and as a member of the firm’s management team. When he’s not in problem-solving mode, Denis is either spending time with Jacqueline, their 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren, or swimming, skidooing or woodcutting. Recognitions Best Lawyers 2021, 2019; 2017 Labour and Employment Law “Lawyer of the Year” in St. John’s Recognized as a leading practitioner in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory for his practice in Employment Law; Indigenous Law; Labour Law; OH&S Law; and Workers’ Compensation Law 2015 Provincial Litigation Star under Employment Law in Benchmark Canada 2014 Lexpert Zenith Award Recognized annually in Best Lawyers in Canada for Labour & Employment Law practice (since 2006) Education LL.B., Queen's University (1993) B.Comm. (Hons.), Memorial University of Newfoundland (1987) Bar Admissions Newfoundland & Labrador (1994) Languages English Denis's Publications & News View All News View All Publications Benchmark Litigation Canada 2021 Recognition May 19, 2021 McInnes Cooper is proud to have 18 of our lawyers nationally recognized as Provincial Litigation Stars for The Atlantics in the 2021 edition of… Read More News Chambers Canada 2021 Legal Rankings Sep 30, 2020 McInnes Cooper is very pleased to be ranked as a leading law firm for in Chambers Canada 2021. In its sixth year of publication, the guide… Read More News Benchmark Litigation Canada 2020 Recognition Sep 16, 2020 McInnes Cooper is proud to have 19 of our lawyers nationally recognized as Provincial Litigation Stars for The Atlantics in the 2020 edition of… Read More News Previous Next Stay Updated Subscribe to McInnes Cooper to stay current with our leading insights on legal updates, trends, news, events, and services. Consent Yes, keep me updated with news, events, and offers. Please review our privacy policy. Connect With Us: Follow us on Twitter @mcinnescooper Like us on Facebook @mcinnescooperlaw Join us on LinkedIn @mcinnes-cooper 1.866.439.6246 Privacy Policy Copyright © 2021 — McInnes Cooper