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Stephen L. Drymer is head of Woods LLP’s International Arbitration group. Stephen practices exclusively in the area of domestic and international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. He acts as counsel, and serves as arbitrator and mediator, in domestic and in international commercial and investment treaty disputes. Educated and trained in both the common law and the civil law, Stephen has represented parties and served as mediator, party-appointed arbitrator or president of ...

Dean Chenoy is a partner and co-leader of Miller Thomson’s national Entertainment and Media team. His practice focuses on media and entertainment law, specifically film, television, publishing, virtual reality and video gaming. Dean has extensive experience in production and project financing, content convergence, international and interprovincial co- productions, protection of intellectual property, and talent negotiation. Dean has acted as counsel to Hollywood studios, video game publ...

Richard Vachon practices mainly in the fields of commercial litigation, class actions, litigation in securities, defamation, and employment law. He pleads regularly before the courts of first instance and the Court of Appeal of Quebec as well as arbitration tribunals. He also acts as strategic advisor to many of his clients. Notable representative clients, among others, include: Chrysler Canada Inc.; Quebecor Inc.; Groupe TVA Inc.; Desjardins Securities Inc.; Former Member of the Liaison Comm...

David Rimock is a Partner in the firm’s Banking and Finance group in Montréal. He advises financial institutions, lenders, sponsors and corporate borrowers on complex domestic, cross-border and international financing transactions, including syndicated loans, project finance, private equity and acquisition financings. Recognized for his pragmatic, results-driven approach, David delivers commercially focused solutions tailored to clients’ strategic objectives, even in the mo...

Jacques S. Darche is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Franchise Law and International Arbitration. Jacques S. practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Jacques S. Darche 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 Jacques S. Darche is held by other lawyers.

Justin Beeby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Director and Officer Liability Practice and Insurance Law. Justin practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Beeby 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 Justin Beeby is held by other lawyers.

Marie-Ève is a trusted advisor focusing her practice in business law, and more specifically in private mergers and acquisition and corporate finance. With over 15 years’ experience, she’s developed sharp business negotiation skills through her involvement in major transactions within various industries, including in the fields of technologies, medical technologies, entertainment, retail and venture capital. She assists business owners, financial institutions and investors o...

Marc-Olivier Brouillette is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Marc-Olivier practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marc-Olivier Brouillette since 2027. 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 Marc-Olivier Brouillette is held by other lawyers.

Jean-Philippe Brunet is one of the few Quebec lawyers to have devoted his entire career exclusively in advising businesses and business people on immigration matters. He has been practicing for more than 25 years in Montreal, first in a leading boutique firm, then as a partner and head of the national business immigration team at an international firm and finally as a founding and managing partner of Galileo Partners since 2016. For nearly 15 years now, he has been on the most recognized lega...

Robert Dorion is a partner in Gowlings' Montréal office. He specializes in business law with an emphasis on corporate, commercial, merger and acquisition and tax law. Over the years he has developed expertise in corporate re-organizations, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, contract negotiating, public and private financing and securities. His large clientele includes public and private companies working in local, national and international economic sectors. Robert has also serv...