Best Lawyers in Canada for Immigration Law
Carl Alphonse is the founder of Alphonse Latham LLP and a U.S. & Canadian immigration lawyer specializing in business and family immigration. Fluent in French, English, and Haitian Creole, he has nearly a decade of experience helping individuals and businesses navigate complex immigration processes. Carl has handled over 1,000 successful applications and appeared before various Canadian tribunals and courts. A member of the New York and Ontario bars and a recognized Foreign Legal Consulta...
As the founding lawyer at GOOSELAW™ Immigration, I assist businesses and individuals both within Canada and internationally with their Canadian immigration matters. As a Canadian-educated lawyer and a proud immigrant to Canada, I am committed to providing high-quality and personable immigration services. Your immigration application will benefit from my experience in delivering legal immigration advice and support to mobility groups, human resources, legal departments, and in-house comp...
Joanie Lebrun is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Immigration Law and Labour and Employment Law. Joanie practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Joanie Lebrun since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joanie Lebrun is held by other lawyers.
Stephanie is a lawyer in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group in our Montréal office and is the Team Lead of the Immigration group of the Québec region. She has extensive experience in economic immigration law and labour mobility. She offers a full range of services in English, French and Spanish. Stephanie provides strategic advice to employers, including multinationals, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises to facilitate business visa applications, work per...
Jessica N. Ravenhurst is an immigration lawyer with Garson Immigration Law in North York, Ontario. Her practice is focused on Immigration Law, where she works with individuals, families, and organizations navigating Canadian immigration processes. Jessica has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Immigration Law. She has been included in this recognition since 2026, based on a peer-review process that reflects the respect of fellow lawyers practicing in the same geographic region an...
Mabel practices Canadian immigration law, with a focus on corporate and family immigration matters. She is a trusted advisor to employers and multinational companies, providing strategic planning advice related to relocation strategies and the cross-border movement of personnel, to meet both short-term and long-term client needs. Mabel also assists clients in understanding their obligations with immigration programs and provides support in relation to employer compliance reviews, audits and i...
Clara Pakenham is an associate in the Immigration Group in our Montréal office. As a business immigration lawyer, she has in-depth knowledge of the ever-evolving field of immigration law. Clara is able to support her clients in a wide range of matters, from individuals seeking permanent residency, to corporate clients facing complex international mobility challenges, to entrepreneurs exploring business immigration opportunities in Canada. She also provides strategic advice to corporate...
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