Best Lawyers Near You in Québec, Quebec

Market leader of the Labor, Employment and Human Rights Group for the Quebec City office, Sébastien Gobeil is recognized for his in-depth knowledge in labour relations and occupational health and safety. He focuses on issues related to grievance arbitration, the negotiation and interpretation of collective agreements, labour standards, psychological harassment and workplace accidents. He also acts in matters related to labour law. Sébastien advises clients on a variety of employ...

Paule Veilleux focuses her practice on the areas covered by labour-law statutes such as the Canadian and Quebec labour codes, the Act respecting occupational health and safety, the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases, the Act respecting labour standards and the Employment Insurance Act, the Privacy Act. She also negotiates labour agreements on behalf of employers. Paule is also involved in administrative and constitutional litigation, especially where the Canadian an...

Pierre Duquette has many years of experience with complex litigation matters. He represents clients involved in civil and commercial litigation. He also represents clients dealing with judicial reviews involving public bodies. He frequently acts in matters involving provisional, interlocutory and permanent injunctions. Mr. Duquette also regularly deals with matters relating to civil liability, environmental issues, restrictive covenants, defamation and professional liability. On top of his re...

A clever strategist and dedicated lawyer, André Lepage has diverse experience in labour and employment law. He often acts as negotiator during collective bargaining agreement negotiations as well as strategic counsel to small, medium and large business in connection with the reorganization of their human resources. André’s practice also includes the drafting of employment contracts, occupational health and safety and labour standards, the interpretation and application of ...

Me Louis Ste-Marie, associé et membre du conseil d’administration de Cain Lamarre, exerce en droit du travail et de l’emploi depuis plus de 30 ans. Il conseille les employeurs sur divers aspects, notamment les relations de travail collectives et individuelles, les normes du travail, les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles ainsi que la santé et la sécurité du travail. Sa pratique inclut également les droits et libertés de ...

Pierre-Christian Labeau is counsel to the Environment, Energy and Climate Change Group in our Quebec City office. In this capacity, he advises clients on legal and policy issues relating to mining, forestry and energy development, including the negotiation and drafting of numerous impact benefit agreements and the duty to consult. He also provides legal advice to government agencies, corporations and financial institutions on matters related to the special legal status of Aboriginal peoples. ...

Jules Brière has been in private practice in Quebec City since 1976. He has acquired a strong reputation in constitutional law, administrative law, health law and the law governing public lands (production, transmission and distribution of hydro-electricity; forestry and land management). Mr. Brière has on many occasions advised governments, various ministries and public and parapublic agencies on the legal aspects of resource management and development in the public domain, the...

Marie-Julie Lafleur practices civil and commercial litigation, administrative law, municipal law as well as professional liability. Marie-Julie has also developed an important expertise in the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities. She assists in the preparation of cases, the drafting of proceedings and with legal research. While in law school, Marie-Julie was awarded an entrance scholarship from Université Laval as well as a scholarship for excellence in admini...

John G. O’Connor has extensive experience in maritime and commercial law. He has handled all types of marine insurance claims including P&I liability, environmental liability and general average, as well as ship financing, maritime accidents and salvage matters. He has been especially active in the energy sector and involved in the international carriage and sale of oil, gas and other bulk commodities. He also has extensive experience in marine, errors and omissions and protection a...

Me Kurt Doyle est un avocat et conseiller d’affaires reconnu pour son expertise en fusions et acquisitions, la préparation et la négociation d’ententes commerciales complexes. Il possède de l’expérience dans des secteurs variés tels que l’industrie pétrolière, l’agroalimentaire, l’assurance, les technologies de l’information, le commerce de détail et les arts et spectacles. Il est d’ailleur...

Isabel Pouliot primarily practices civil and commercial litigation, more specifically in the field of construction law. She joined BCF in 2016, after practising with a boutique firm and completing her articling at a national law firm. Isabel graduated from Université Laval, where she acted as a volunteer for various legal organizations and was featured on the Faculty’s Honour Roll as a result of her excellent academic performance. During her academic career, she also studied at t...

Me Sylvain Chabot est associé au bureau de Cain Lamarre, ancien membre du conseil d’administration et actuel associé directeur du bureau de la Capitale-Nationale. Me Chabot est membre du Barreau du Québec depuis 1998. Il est également conseiller en relations industrielles agréé (CRIA). Il exerce en droit du travail et de l’emploi et sa clientèle se compose exclusivement d’employeurs. Il les conseille en matière de relat...

Christian Roy's practice focuses primarily on financial restructuring, bankruptcy, insolvency and realization of bank guarantees. His services are sought by local and international companies with restructuring needs and by court-appointed officers, financial institutions, secured and unsecured creditors and purchasers of assets from distressed companies. He has acted for several financial institutions and companies regarding informal workouts and debtor-in-possession financings. Mr. Roy has p...

Karl Jessop is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Karl, who practices law in Québec, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karl is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ian Gosselin handles complex litigations, primarily in construction law and product liability. He has extensive experience in commercial litigation and is also involved in the defence of class actions. Mr. Gosselin has frequently pleaded before civil courts and arbitration tribunals and has cumulated more than 500 days before the courts over the course of his career. He also acts as mediator in civil and commercial disputes. Due to his considerable experience in construction and engineering, ...

Henrick Simard is a partner of the Corporate/Commercial group at the Québec City office. He practises primarily in the area of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financing. Henrick advises and represents clients in matters related to financing, investment, private equity and venture capital. Henrick has extensive experience in private equity, having contributed to the creation of a number of investment funds and represented both companies and investors in connection with private eq...