Adam Aptowitzer

Philip joined Soloway Wright in 2015 and began practicing municipal and planning law immediately after his call to the Bar in 2017. As a member of our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation Group , he regularly represents developers, businesses, homeowners and municipalities navigating land use regulations and a full range of development approvals. Phil enjoys collaborating with his clients’ land use planners, architects, engineers and other professionals to develop innovative ...

Joseph is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in Civil Litigation. He practices primarily in the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. He has been involved in a number of court cases which have had a significant impact on the development of jurisprudence in the Province of Ontario. His cases have been reported widely in the Law Times, The Lawyers' Weekly and both national and local newspapers. Joseph's outstanding contribution as an advocate i...

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Derek Keay is a partner in the firm’s Ottawa office. Derek practises corporate law with an emphasis on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, primarily involving emerging technology companies. His primary focus is on providing advice to Canadian and international companies, together with angel, venture capital and institutional investors in relation to debt and equity financing transactions. He also has extensive experience in advising companies, shareholders and acquirers in c...

Andrea Pitts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Andrea practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Pitts 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 Andrea Pitts is held by other lawyers.

J. Scott Fletcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Communications Law and Corporate Law. J. Scott practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized J. Scott Fletcher since 2019. 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 J. Scott Fletcher is held by other lawyers.

Sean Bawden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Sean practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Bawden 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 Sean Bawden is held by other lawyers.

Paul D. Conlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Trade and Finance Law and Public Procurement Law. Paul D. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Paul D. Conlin since 2006. 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 Paul D. Conlin is held by other lawyers.

Sybil Johnson-Abbott is an Ottawa real estate lawyer and a member of our Real Estate & Development and Commercial Leasing law groups. Sybil brings to the firm extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, conveyancing and financing matters. She routinely acts on purchases and sales transactions for commercial, residential, condominium and rural properties. She also advises on municipal related real estate, including land development, subdivision and site plan agreements, an...

Marc Richard is an intellectual property lawyer in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office and leader of the firm's Life Sciences Group in Canada. Pairing scientific understanding with sector insight, Marc delivers solutions across the full spectrum of IP rights – including patents, trademarks, copyright, domain names and trade secrets. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech companies and other life science sector participants routinely seek Marc's guidance when protecting, commercializing and enfor...