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Linden Dales is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law and Public Procurement Law. Linden, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Linden is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jamie Macdonald’s practice focuses on insurance law. He regularly acts for insurance companies and financial institutions on disputes concerning general liability insurance, property insurance, health and life insurance (particularly disability benefit claims), and professional liability insurance. He also provides coverage opinions and regulatory advice. Jamie frequently represents local and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and universities in class action litigation...

Terilynn is a member of our Real Estate & Development and Commercial Leasing law groups. She brings to the firm extensive experience in commercial real estate, financing and leasing law. Terilynn has represented some of Ottawa’s most prominent land developers, landlords and tenants. Her practice includes all aspects of commercial real estate and commercial leasing, including advising clients on complicated land sharing agreements, including co-ownerships, limited partnerships and jo...

A member of the Ontario and Quebec bars, Sébastien Lorquet is a lawyer, strategist and negotiator with more than 20 years experience assisting employers with their most challenging human resources issues. He assists the firm's clients with a wide range of issues relating to labour relations, grievance arbitration, union certification, strikes, dismissals, corporate policies, personnel management, restructuring, human rights and labour standards. Sébastien has extensive experienc...

Donald Dow is a partner in the firm's Ottawa office practising in the advocacy department. Donald’s practice is focused in the area of medical defence litigation, health law and professional disciplinary proceedings. Donald has over 17 years of experience in malpractice litigation, medical device/instruments liability claims, class actions and has handled numerous civil trials. He has appeared as counsel at the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Donald heads our Ot...

Benjamin P. Bedard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aviation Law and International Trade and Finance Law. Benjamin P., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Stuart Ash is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Stuart, 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 Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With two decades of experience in labour and employment law, Judith Parisien brings sound and pragmatic guidance to management-side labour law and employment litigation matters. Her comprehensive counsel encompasses areas such as employment standards, wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, workplace investigations, workplace policies, labour arbitrations, conflict resolution, negotiations, and human rights. Fluently bilingual, Judith advises clients in both French and English. Judith has d...

Douglas Kelly is a real estate and development lawyer in Ottawa. As a member of our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation , Doug has worked both for private and public sector corporations including the former City of Ottawa and Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. He has also represented many municipalities in Eastern Ontario and the new City of Ottawa. He has represented numerous major builders and developers in Ottawa and throughout Ontario. In the area of expropriation law, ...