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.
Adam Savaglio is a senior partner at Scarfone Hawkins LLP and a recognized leader in employment and corporate law. His philosophy is rooted in precision and purpose.
With dual expertise in business and employment law, he delivers comprehensive, forward-thinking legal strategies that align with clients’ long-term goals. Known for his strategic thinking, clear communication, and unrelenting pursuit of optimal outcomes, Adam represents a diverse range of clients from multinational corporations to entrepreneurial ventures across sectors including real estate development, dealerships & franchising, to healthcare and information technology. Adam’s practice spans mergers and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, tax reorganizations, corporate restructuring and development law. He is also widely recognized for his work in employment law, where he advises employers on terminations, workplace investigations, human rights matters, and executive buyouts.
As a passionate workplace advocate, Adam has gained international attention for his efforts to advance women’s rights women’s rights and equity in professional environments. He has been frequently retained by the Government of Canada and large multi-national corporations to investigate workplace complaints, involving such subject matter as workplace harassment, workplace sexual harassment, and workplace violence matters, and basis been a featured speaker at professional development events hosted by the Human Resources Professionals Association. His certifications from Osgoode Hall in Human Resources (2013), Labour Law (2015), and Human Rights (2018) reflect his commitment to continued learning and leadership in the field. He also attended and received certification in negotiation from Harvard Law School (2023).
Adam’s experience and knowledge have made him a trusted voice, both as a legal analyst and author. Adam has published many legal commentaries on business law matters, which have been featured in prominent business journals and outlets such as MSN, The Canadian Business Journal, and the Ontario Bar Association, as well as contributed to a 5 year stint as a bi-weekly columnist for Tor-Star publications. A recognized authority on workplace law, he has provided expert analysis for leading global media outlets across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond covering pivotal issues such as COVID-19 workplace policies, vaccination rights, return-to-office mandates, and other landmark employment matters.
Adam is also the founder of www.employerslawyer.ca, a platform dedicated to empowering employers with practical legal insights. Through his Instagram account he shares commentary on workplace culture, legal trends, and the human side of law. Adam’s dedication to his clients means he rarely turns off the switch, but the results speak for themselves.
Adam is counsel for several multinational corporations, offering a full spectrum of legal services with a focus on corporate guidance, legal strategy, tax reorganizations, and employment matters.
Retained by the Government of Canada to investigate workplace matters.
Counsel for regulated healthcare professionals and healthcare corporations, advises several large not-for-profit organizations and works with companies specializing in information technology.
Workplace Investigator for organizations of all sizes, including publicly traded corporations and unionized environments.
Counsel for purchasers and vendors in the acquisition and divestiture of multi-million dollar enterprises across various industries.
Counsel to one of Canada’s largest post-secondary institutions and the largest private junior and senior boarding high school in Canada, servicing employment, corporate and student behavior matters.
He helped draft natural resource legislation in Ontario.
Adam’s commentaries and reviews are published in a number of business and legal journals. Adam contributed a biweekly business law column in Tor Star Publications which were picked up by print and Internet outlets across North America, including MSN News. In 2016, he was retained by the Government of Canada and authored an extensive report on workplace matters.
