Barbara Farina

Dominic practices in regulatory law, disciplinary law, and criminal business law, with particular expertise in economic crimes. With nearly 35 years of experience working with public authorities, including 17 years with the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DCPP), he has a solid understanding of regulatory issues businesses face and has gained extensive experience in court. Providing both preventive and defensive services, Dominic assists and advises his clients on their regulatory...

Kadiatou Sow has been a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial group since 2014. She focuses on commercial transactions in relation to mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations of private companies, venture capital, equity financing and joint ventures. She advises start-ups and multinationals regarding projects in Canada and abroad. Kadiatou has knowledge in various industries, including natural resources, fund management and new technologies.

Louis Dessureault is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Louis practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Louis Dessureault 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 Louis Dessureault is held by other lawyers.

Marc-André Groulx is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Marc-André practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marc-André Groulx 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 Marc-André Groulx is held by other lawyers.

François Giroux is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. François practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized François Giroux since 2023. 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 François Giroux is held by other lawyers.

Laurence Massicotte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Laurence, who practices law in Montréal, is an accomplished litigator with experience pleading before all levels of the Quebec Court system, all over the province. She is as comfortable handling complex, multiparty construction files as she is defending health-care professionnals and establishments in highly sensitive, often publicized, lawsuits Her 2027 recognition is based on an...

Alex Dobrota is a partner at Woods LLP whose practice focuses on complex commercial cases, cross-border disputes, insolvency matters (domestic and international) and international arbitration. He has extensive experience pleading before all levels of Quebec courts and participating in commercial arbitrations with strategic and/or reputational risks for Canadian and foreign companies in the province of Quebec. He has successfully represented clients in the context of litigations arising from s...

Normand Painchaud is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Class Action Litigation. Normand practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Normand Painchaud since 2021. 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 Normand Painchaud is held by other lawyers.

Valérie Gareau-Dalpé is a member of the Labour and Employment Group in the firm's Montréal office. Passionate and experienced in all aspects of employment relations, Valérie deals more specifically with issues relating to the negotiation and interpretation of collective agreements, grievance arbitration cases, labour relations, labour standards, and health and safety. Valérie has extensive experience in employment-related litigation, including judicial revie...

Ranked by several legal directories as one of Canada's leading lawyers in labour, employment and occupational health and safety law, Dominique L'Heureux is recognized foremost for the relevance of his advice and for his ability to respond quickly, efficiently and practically to complex legal issues. With nearly twenty-five years of experience in labour, employment and occupational health and safety law, Dominique L'Heureux is recognized as a leading lawyer in these matters. In particular, his...