Gregory J. Heywood

Gregory J. Heywood


Roper Greyell LLP

Recognized since 2022

Vancouver, British Columbia

Practice Areas

Labour and Employment Law

Send Gregory J. Heywood an email at gheywood@ropergreyell.com Navigate to map location for Gregory J. Heywood
Spinning circle Big letter B

Greg is a founding partner* at Roper Greyell where he provides strategic and practical advice to employers on labour and employment issues in the workplace. He has over 30 years of experience as a labour litigator with a respected reputation as a formidable opponent. Known for his resilient advocacy for his clients and aggressive cross-examination skills, clients can rely on Greg to fight for them. He has had experience as a client himself, so he knows what to expect in representation and how to best provide for his clients.

Greg is a founding partner* at Roper Greyell where he provides strategic and practical advice to employers on labour and employment issues in the workplace.

Greg has over 30 years of experience as a labour litigator with a respected reputation as a formidable opponent. Known for his resilient advocacy for his clients and aggressive cross-examination skills , clients can rely on Greg to fight for them. He has had experience as a client himself, so he knows what to expect in representation and how to best provide for his clients.

“The most important thing a lawyer can do is avoid surprises, in the invoice and the result”

Greg represents management and employees in wrongful dismissal lawsuits, labour arbitrations, labour board hearings, human rights tribunal hearings and wrongful dismissal proceedings. Greg has also represented unionized employers in grievance arbitrations and workplace discrimination cases based on age, sex, religion and ethnicity.

Committed to client success and long-term positive outcomes, Greg also delivers focused seminars to clients on a wide variety of employment, labour law and workplace human rights issues.

Greg is an active volunteer with many organizations including Access Pro-Bono, and North Shore Rescue. He is also the firm’s representative in the Employment Law Alliance and sits on the board of directors. With his connections with the ELA, Greg can draw upon thousands of lawyers in over 130 countries to assist with any client needs.

Outside of work, Greg is a Vancouver Canucks fan who loves to ski and travel. He is very thankful for his life partner and their three wonderful daughters, now young women. He especially loves Whistler and the interior mountains of BC. Greg is passionate about exploring both Canada and the world. He enjoys exploring new places for the priceless learnings that come from understanding different cultures and seeing different perspectives.

*Law corporation

Location
  • 745 Thurlow Street, Suite 1850
    Vancouver, BC V6E 0C5
    Canada
Education
  • University of Victoria, LL.B.
Bar Admissions
  • British Columbia, 1987
  • Alberta, 1991
Affiliations
  • Alberta Law Society - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • BC Human Resources Management Association - Member
  • British Columbia Law Society - Member
  • Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE) - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • The Advocates’ Society - Member
  • Trial Lawyers of British Columbia - Member

Roper Greyell LLP
Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia

17 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

4 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada awards

Visit Website View Firm Profile

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Labour and Employment Law
Awards:
  • Martindale Hubbell

  • Chambers Canada, 2016-2024

  • Who’s Who Legal, 2019-2021 Thought Leader: Labour and Employment

  • Who’s Who Legal, 2015-2021, & 2023 Global: Labour, Employment and Benefits

  • Who’s Who Legal, 2015-2021, & 2023 Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits

  • Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2017-2024

  • Recommended for “Workplace Human Rights – Employer” and “Workplace Human Rights – Employee”

  • Best Lawyers in Canada, 2022-2025

  • Harry Rankin, QC Pro Bono Award 2018

Publications

Your browser is not fully compatible with our automatic printer friendly formatting.

Please use the print button to print this profile page.

Spinning circle Big letter B