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Martin Lapner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Martin practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Martin Lapner since 2024. 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 Martin Lapner is held by other lawyers.

Jay Kerr-Wilson leads Fasken’s Copyright Group and is a recognized authority in communications and public law, with a particular focus on copyright. He advises Canadian and international clients in the communications and technology sectors on a wide range of regulatory and legal matters, including telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, copyright licensing and liability, and trademark protection. Jay regularly represents clients before the Copyright Board of Canada and in appell...

Craig J. Stehr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Craig J. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Craig J. Stehr since 2020. 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 Craig J. Stehr is held by other lawyers.

Lesly Joseph is a Partner in the Personal Injury and Civil Litigation Practice Groups at Tierney Stauffer LLP. She first joined the firm as an articling student in 2007 and was called to the Ontario Bar in June 2008, advancing to Associate before entering the partnership in 2016. Lesly focuses her practice on Personal Injury and Insurance Litigation, routinely handling claims involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, disability claims, and contract disputes. ...

Dr. John Norman is a partner in the Ottawa office of the firm, practising in the Intellectual Property Group. He helps Canadian and foreign clients manage their patent and intellectual property portfolios and develop litigation strategies. Working primarily with leading national and international pharmaceutical, biotechnology and technology companies, John appears on behalf of clients before the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. John advises...

Charles Hurdon is managing partner of our Canadian practice and sits on our global executive committee. He is chair of our Canadian management committee. Mr. Hurdon practises employment and labour law exclusively, advising and representing employers in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. He has extensive experience in representing and advising employers in matters relating to executive employment agreements, executive compensation and executive terminations. Mr. Hurdon regularly appear...

Michael Milne is a Partner and a Certified Customs Specialist in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Ottawa office. Mr. Milne has also worked in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Milne offers dynamic representation across trade litigation (primarily antidumping and countervailing duty investigations), sanctions and export controls, and customs law issues. Mr. Milne regularly advises clients in the steel, building products, agricultural, consumer products, and automotive industries....

Adriana I. Cargnello is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Adriana I. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Adriana I. Cargnello since 2024. 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 Adriana I. Cargnello is held by other lawyers.

Wendy J. Wagner is leader of Gowling WLG's Regulatory Practice Group, head of the firm's International Trade Group, and co-leader of its Cyber Security & Data Protection Group in Canada. A respected advisor, advocate, and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, she helps organizations navigate a range of high-stakes regulatory matters, from cross-border trade and sanctions risk to cyber and privacy resilience. Wendy advises on tariffs and customs compliance, import and export con...

J.D. Sharp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. J.D., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J.D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.