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Anthony Panacci Toronto Lawyer

Anthony Panacci

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2014
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Anthony Panacci represents unionized and non-unionized employers in a variety of industries, including the finance, telecommunications, education, transportation, and manufacturing sectors.

Anthony provides strategic legal advice on the complete range of workforce matters, including those related to labour, employment, human rights, and health and safety matters. Anthony is also a member of Fasken’s multi-disciplinary executive compensation team, advising on executive employment agreements, cash and equity-based incentive plans, disclosure obligations, executive separations, and emerging trends.

Clients appreciate Anthony’s responsiveness and astute approach when navigating challenging processes related to hiring, disciplinary action, workplace investigations, and employment terminations. Clients also look to Anthony for his sound judgment and strong advocacy in litigation matters, grievance arbitrations, and other administrative proceedings. In addition, Anthony has extensive experience in drafting employment agreements and policies that are tailored to the unique needs of each organization.

Anthony is a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto and the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University.

Achievements

Experience

  • United Rentals of Canada, Inc. completes the acquisition of Direct Equipment, [Deal - United Rentals, Inc.], North American equipment rental company completes acquisition of Canadian distributor
  • Hoya Vision Care completes acquisition of Centennial Optical Limited, [Deal - Hoya Lens Canada Inc.], A global vision care company acquired a Canadian distributor of ophthalmic frames, lenses, and optical accessories.
  • SCR-Sibelco NV announces strategic joint venture with Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., [Deal - SCR-Sibelco NV], Belgian based global material solution company completes a joint venture agreement to develop Ontario lithium mining operations.
  • Advanz Pharma Corp. Limited completes the acquisition of Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., [Deal - ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. Limited], Speciality pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on complex medicines acquires American biopharmaceutical company.
  • ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. Limited completes the acquisition of Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s business in Europe, Canada, and all other markets outside of the U.S., [Deal - ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. Limited], Specialty pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on complex medicines acquires the majority of the business and operations of a biopharmaceutical company
  • Zehnder Group acquires Airia Brands Inc., [Deal - Zehnder Group AG], Swiss-based private equity firm acquires Ontario-based provider of heat recovery ventilation systems.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Toronto
  • B Comm Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

Knowledge

  • 2026 ESG Disclosure Study, 3/3/2026
  • Uncomfortable, Not Unlawful: Emotional Discomfort in the Accommodation Process, 11/18/2025
  • School Board Not Liable for Tutor’s Sexual Abuse: Vicarious Liability Requires More Than Opportunity, 7/9/2025
  • Qualifications Over Functions: Teacher Bargaining Units Redefined, 4/22/2025
  • New Standards and Proposed Requirements Under the Federal Accessible Canada Act, 4/2/2025
  • Failure to Vaccinate Can End Employment Without Notice, 3/7/2023
  • Twenty-Six Months’ Notice Of Employment Termination Upheld By Court Of Appeal, 6/2/2022
  • Provinces Establish Paid Leave Relating to COVID-19, 5/13/2021

Events

  • Navigating Legal Complexities in Executive Compensation Plans, 10/21/2025
  • Worth the Paper They’re Written On?: Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Covenants in the Workplace, 4/17/2024
  • Just Cause Terminations, 9/20/2022

Publications

  • Canadian Human Rights Act: Quick Reference - 2020 Edition, 1/1/2020
  • Keep Your Practice Humming: 10 Tips for Managing Employee Attendance and Absenteeism, 10/1/2019
  • Canadian Human Rights Act: Quick Reference - 2019 Edition, 1/1/2019
  • Sensitivity and the Duty to Accommodate, 9/10/2015
  • Cross Canada Employment Law Update, 9/11/2014
  • Duplicative Proceedings and Issue Estoppel since Danyluk, 5/2/2014
Book, Co-Author Canadian Human Rights Act: Quick Reference - 2020 Edition Carswell
Article, Author Keep Your Practice Humming: 10 Tips for Managing Employee Attendance and Absenteeism Ontario Dentist Association
Book, Co-Author Canadian Human Rights Act: Quick Reference - 2019 Edition Carswell

Speaking Engagements

  • Just Cause Terminations, 6/8/2022
  • Gender Identity and Expression in Employment, 5/15/2019
  • Labour and Employment Law Update - Top 5 Developments in 2016, 6/16/2016
Speaker Just Cause Terminations HR Insider
Speaker Gender Identity and Expression in Employment HR Insider
Co-presenter Labour and Employment Law Update - Top 5 Developments in 2016 Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers