Best Lawyers in Quebec, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Steven Brassard is an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group in Fasken’s Québec City office. His practice focuses on sensitive, high-stakes financial matters, including fraud, asset recovery, shareholder disputes, and bankruptcy and insolvency, where responsiveness, strategic judgment and rigour are key. He regularly assists companies and financial institutions faced with embezzlement and sophisticated fraudulent schemes, with the clear objective of identifying,...
Gabriel D'Addona is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Gabriel practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Gabriel D'Addona since 2025. 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 Gabriel D'Addona is held by other lawyers.
Terresa Feng is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Terresa practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Terresa Feng since 2025. 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 Terresa Feng is held by other lawyers.
Lana Rackovic is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Lana practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Lana Rackovic since 2025. 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 Lana Rackovic is held by other lawyers.
Claudette van Zyl practises in international arbitration and all areas of civil and commercial litigation, including class actions. She is also a sessional lecturer in international commercial arbitration and in appeals at the Université de Montréal. Before joining the firm as an associate, Claudette was the founding editor-in-chief of the McGill Journal of Dispute Resolution. She has completed legal internships with a prominent international arbitrator based in Montreal and at ...
Samuel Lavoie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Samuel practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel Lavoie since 2026. 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 Samuel Lavoie is held by other lawyers.
Justine is a member of the civil and commercial litigation practice group at Langlois’ Montréal office. As such, she represents and advises organizations and companies on an array of civil and commercial law disputes, which involve banking law, product liability, consumer protection and access to information. In her practice, Justine represents companies and organizations before various levels of the Québec courts, including administrative tribunals. Justine regularly prov...
Catherine is a lawyer in our Corporate and Commercial Group at the Montréal office. Her practice focuses on company mergers and acquisitions, and private equity transactions. Catherine regularly manages cross-border and international transactions, corporate reorganizations and private placement financing, in English and French. She represents private equity funds and various companies who are ranging from start-ups and emerging companies to well-established public companies, particular...
François is experienced in all aspects of civil and constitutional litigation, from contractual advice to clients and negotiations with opposing counsel, to motion practice, discovery and trial. In recent years, he conducted with success several injunctions, trials and appeals in construction and environmental law, shareholder disputes, contracts with public bodies and constitutional challenges based on the Quebec and Canadian Charters of Rights and Freedoms . François joined IM...
Ariane Carrier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Ariane practices law in Québec, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Ariane Carrier since 2025. 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 Ariane Carrier is held by other lawyers.
François Daoust is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. François practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized François Daoust since 2026. 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 François Daoust is held by other lawyers.
Etienne, an Associate in the Smart & Biggar's Montreal office, devotes his time and energy to the details of complex intellectual property issues. Working with clients in a wide range of sectors – including motion picture and broadcast, restaurants and hospitality, and sporting goods – he is informed by research and a through understanding of his clients’ industries and market landscapes to consider commercial solutions to meet their business needs. Etienne’s litig...
Patrick Cajvan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Patrick practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Cajvan since 2025. 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 Patrick Cajvan is held by other lawyers.
Lydia Amazouz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Lydia practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Lydia Amazouz since 2025. 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 Lydia Amazouz is held by other lawyers.
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