Best Lawyers in Quebec, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Chantal Saint-Onge has played an integral role in the firm’s Litigation group. She works predominantly in the areas of insurance law and civil liability. In her practice, Chantal has been called upon to represent clients from various economic sectors and industries, which has enabled her to continually develop new fields of expertise and specialization. She is well equipped to help them with conflict resolution, while balancing their needs in terms of legal services and business goals. ...

Senior Associate Céleste Brouillard-Ross is an Associate with the Litigation group of the firm. Céleste’s practice focuses primarily on insurance law and product, professional and civil liability. In her role, she leads many diverse cases, representing professionals, insurers and various companies before all levels of Quebec’s civil courts, both as plaintiffs and defendants. Her practice has led her to participate in many settlement conferences that have resulted in ...

Charlie Marineau is an associate within the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. She advises and represents clients in matters pertaining to commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution and class actions. While a student, Charlie received a number of scholarships for academic excellence. She is determined and diligent. Her priority is on being effective and minimizing risks throughout the process to help clients make practical and cost-effective decisions to achieve their objecti...

Jean-Philippe Abraham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Jean-Philippe, who practices law in Québec, Quebec, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jean-Philippe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Jean-Philippe practices primarily in civil and commercial litigation, particularly in...

Hrant Bardakjian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Hrant practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Hrant Bardakjian 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 Hrant Bardakjian is held by other lawyers.

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.

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...

Alix Casgrain practises civil and commercial litigation, with a focus on contractual and product liability. She also represents businesses during dispute resolution. A responsive and enthusiastic lawyer, Alix represents businesses and organizations before various civil courts. Alix joined the firm as a law student in 2021 and completed her articling period in 2022. During her law studies at the Université de Montréal, she worked as a research assistant for the dean of her facult...

Philippe Lachance is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Philippe practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Philippe Lachance since 2027. 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 Philippe Lachance is held by other lawyers.

Laurianne Walker-Hanley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Laurianne practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Laurianne Walker-Hanley 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 Laurianne Walker-Hanley is held by other lawyers.

Multilingual and trained in both common law and civil law, Dina Prokic is a member of the Quebec and New York State bars. Having previously worked at the UN Commission on International Trade Law, as well as international law firms in London and Vienna, Dina acts primarily in the fields of international arbitration and litigation. Dina Prokic | Woods

As a partner and member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, Karl Chabot has a dynamic and broad practice in civil and commercial law, and health and social services law. He offers his clients—mainly SMEs, large corporations and government agencies—an integrated approach. His extensive expertise in several areas of law allows him to deal with various challenges with remarkable agility. Karl is involved in all stages of various matters and disputes, from developing strat...

Mathieu Papineau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Mathieu practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Mathieu Papineau since 2027. 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 Mathieu Papineau is held by other lawyers.

Despina Mandilaras is a member of the Commercial Litigation group and practises primarily in the areas of construction, surety bonds, contract disputes and shareholder disputes. As such, she represents many different clients from the public and private sectors before all levels of court, including arbitration tribunals. In addition to advising various construction industry stakeholders—including general contractors and surety bond companies—on construction management and any claim...

Hugo Séguin is an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group in the Montreal office. As part of his practice, he is interested in all aspects of civil and commercial litigation.

Laurent Fournier joined the Grondin Savarese team in January 2019 and now focuses his practice on civil and commercial litigation. Laurent is a graduate of the Faculty of Law of the Université de Montréal and also holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the same institution. Before joining Grondin Savarese, Laurent worked for two years in a renowned boutique firm in the field of divided and undivided co-ownership. In his free time, Laurent is particularly involved in...