Adam Savaglio
Adam Savaglio
Education: University of Toronto, Western Michigan H. B. A., J.D.
Called to the Bar: 2008
Recognition:
President’s Award, WE HBA (2012) for contributions to residential real estate; Named among Canada’s most influential lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine; Multiple-time winner of Best Employment & Business Lawyer (The Spec readers); Contributor to Torstar and Metroland publications; Former WE HBA Board Director & Health and Safety Committee Member; Former member Hamilton Bar Association Corporate/Commercial Subcommittee; Drafted natural resource legislation for Ontario; Secured landmark ruling on victim anonymization in SA cases.
Areas of Practice
Commercial Lawyer and Workplace Advocate
Adam Savaglio is a Senior Partner at Scarfone Hawkins LLP and a recognized authority in employment and corporate law. His approach combines precision with purpose, delivering strategic solutions that align with clients’ long-term objectives.
Adam represents a diverse client base from multinational corporations to entrepreneurial ventures across sectors including real estate development, automotive dealerships and franchising, healthcare, and information technology. His corporate practice encompasses mergers and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, tax reorganizations, corporate restructuring, and development law. In employment law, he advises employers on terminations, workplace investigations, human rights matters, and executive buyouts.
A passionate advocate for workplace equity, Adam has earned international recognition for advancing fairness in professional environments. He has been retained by the Government of Canada and leading global corporations to investigate complex workplace complaints involving harassment, sexual harassment, and violence. He is a frequent speaker at professional development events hosted by the Human Resources Professionals Association. His credentials include certifications from Osgoode Hall in Human Resources (2013), Labour Law (2015), and Human Rights (2018), as well as negotiation training from Harvard Law School (2023).
Adam’s expertise has made him a trusted voice in legal analysis and commentary. His insights on business and workplace law have appeared in MSN News, The Canadian Business Journal, and the Ontario Bar Association, and he served as a bi-weekly columnist for Torstar publications for five years. He has provided expert analysis for global media outlets across Asia, Europe, and North America on critical issues such as COVID-19 workplace obligations and rights, notorious human rights cases, vaccination disputes, and return-to-office mandates. .
As founder of www.employerslawyer.ca, Adam offers practical legal guidance to employers. Through his social media presence, he shares perspectives on workplace culture, legal trends, and the human side of law. His unwavering commitment to clients and results-driven approach define his reputation as a leader in the field.
Featured Work
- Counsel to multinational corporations, providing comprehensive legal services with a focus on corporate governance, strategic planning, tax reorganizations, and employment law.
- Retained by the Government of Canada to conduct high-profile workplace investigations and author an extensive report on workplace matters.
- Advisor to regulated healthcare professionals and corporations, as well as major not-for-profit organizations and technology companies.
Workplace Investigator for organizations of all sizes, including publicly traded corporations and unionized environments. - Lead counsel in multi-million-dollar transactions, representing purchasers and vendors in acquisitions and divestitures across diverse industries.
- Legal counsel to major educational institutions, including one of Canada’s largest post-secondary schools and the country’s leading private boarding high school, advising on employment, corporate, and student conduct matters.
- Contributor to legislative development, assisting in drafting natural resource legislation in Ontario.
Published legal analyst and commentator, with articles featured in business and legal journals, MSN News, The Canadian Business Journal, and the Ontario Bar Association. - Former bi-weekly columnist for Torstar Publications, providing insights on business law for five years.
- International media contributor, offering expert analysis on workplace law issues such as COVID-19 obligations, vaccination disputes, and return-to-office mandates.
A: Bobby Kennedy. I have a portait of him in my office. He was known for his no-nonsence approach to US political matters and an outspoken advocate during the civil rights movement in the 1960's. He was a reserved person, but at the same time, noted for being savvy and ruthless.
A: I organize my thoughts on the treadmill at 4:00am.
A: I’ve practiced Hapkido since 2007. Martial arts is the physical art of strategy. It’s about anticipating what’s going to happen next and being prepared. Law is similar. It’s all about being tuned in to signals, anticipating the next move and developing the best response.
A: I’ve practiced Hapkido since 2007. Martial arts is the physical art of strategy. It’s about anticipating what’s going to happen next and being prepared. Law is similar. It’s all about being tuned in to signals, anticipating the next move and developing the best response.