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Claudia Desjardins Bélisle represents employers in all types of labour and employment matters, but has developed a special expertise in complex litigation surrounding violation of restrictive covenants and violation of proprietary and confidential information obligations, supporting employers during unionization campaigns and the application of the Charter of the French Language. She regularly represents employers before courts and grievance arbitrators. She advises them on union certi...

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

Magali Cournoyer-Proulx is a lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in employment, professional and health law, providing top-level strategic advice, with an unmatched reputation in employment practices. She represents clients from various sectors, including banking and insurance, as well as a number of financial institutions, tech companies and manufacturing companies. She advises clients on all aspects of individual employment relationships: contracts of employment, clauses restricting...

Yaël Lachkar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Yaël, who practices law in Westmount, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yaël is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Israel Galambos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. John Israel, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John Israel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Seasoned litigator Marc Beauchemin is a key player on Montréal’s municipal and legal scene. As Chair of De Grandpré Chait's Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Marc Beauchemin plays a central role within the firm. His legal practice has two foci. In his first area of practice, municipal law, he represents the private interests of his clients, particularly major property owners, in the context of real estate developments throughout Québec. He and his speciali...

Martin Raymond addresses tax and estate matters with speed and straightforwardness. Martin is a member of the board of directors and the head of the Tax Law team. Specialized in tax planning, he advises families, professionals and new immigrants on transferring and managing their assets, both in Canada and abroad. He helps individuals and businesses set up asset holding structures and frequently advises SMEs, public corporations and start-ups on business organization and reorganization. Over ...

Caitlin is a partner and co-leads Fasken’s national Private Equity Group. Her practice focuses on private equity investments (LBOs and minority positions), large cross-border M&A, IPOs and privatizations. Caitlin works closely with a variety of private equity funds and their portfolio companies in M&A, governance matters and day to day servicing. She also regularly acts on behalf of public companies and underwriters in going public transactions, equity offerings and general secu...

Hélène has over 25 years of market-leading experience in advising many of Canada’s major institutions on managing complex legal and business risks, in respect of cybersecurity, information technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence. Her practice includes breach and incident response, regulatory compliance, and global data and privacy frameworks, as well as the negotiation of complex cross-border technology arrangements and transactions. Hélène excels at...

Ms. Lynne Kassie is a Partner and Head of our Family Law Group. Her practice focuses on all aspects of matrimonial and family law, as well as in related fields of civil law, including succession and protective supervision. Ms. Kassie focuses her practice on complex litigation, and on cases involving high-net-worth issues, division of property and other financial issues related to business interests and trusts. Ms. Kassie also advises parties prior to their marriage or cohabitation and has ext...