Best Lawyers in Quebec, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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...
Adam J. Beauregard is a litigator with over ten years of experience whose practice focuses on complex civil, commercial, and administrative disputes. He frequently acts in matters involving natural resource development, environmental issues, telecommunications, real estate, and land use planning. He represents a diverse clientele whose operations are characterized by a high level of regulatory oversight and complexity. Adam Jeffrey Beauregard | Woods
Pier-Olivier Brodeur is a litigation lawyer in our Montreal office. His practice focuses on construction and commercial dispute matters. Prior to studying law, Mr. Brodeur worked as an engineer with estimation and contractor management teams, where he acquired experience in that area as well as in construction. He has participated in projects of various sizes and purposes, from the construction of residential homes to major public and structuring infrastructures. Since joining the firm in 201...
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...
Charlotte Dion is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Charlotte practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Charlotte Dion 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 Charlotte Dion is held by other lawyers.
Pierre Lantoin is a lawyer in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group at our Montréal office. Prior to joining Fasken, Pierre practised in litigation and dispute resolution for several years at a national firm. He also worked as an analyst for Global Affairs Canada’s Africa Office from 2009 to 2013, specializing in security issues in Central Africa.
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.
Suzie Cloutier focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation and administrative law. She acts in complex cases, including contract disputes, administrative proceedings, applications for injunctions, real estate disputes and shareholder conflicts. Her diverse clientele includes private businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals seeking expertise in matters involving the execution of agreements, relationships between business partners, fiduciary obligations and governance is...
Rachelle Powell Bergmann is a litigation lawyer based in our Montreal office. Her practice involves securities litigation, as well as all aspects of civil and commercial litigation, including contracts, civil liability, administrative law, insurance law, class actions, cyber security breaches, data protection and privacy. Ms. Powell Bergmann is fluent in English and French.
In addition to her practice in estate and trusts law, Johanna participates and contributes to the strategy of several long-term files in connection with public contracts in the engineering and construction sectors. In her practice, Johanna represents a variety of clients, from individuals to banks, and large municipalities. Johanna regularly argues before all levels of Québec courts, including the Court of Appeal of Quebec. Since joining IMK in 2017, Johanna has taken a practical and c...
Justin Ly Harvey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Justin practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Ly Harvey 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 Justin Ly Harvey is held by other lawyers.
Claudette van Zyl is an experienced litigation lawyer with a broad practice spanning civil, commercial, and public law. Combining technical precision, strategic insight, and a highly adaptable approach, she brings extensive experience to commercial litigation, competition law, emerging technologies, and international arbitration. She also has a strong background advising on governance, ESG compliance, and anti-corruption matters, both in private practice and in-house. Claudette van Zyl | Woods
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