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Richard Laramée is Chairman of the Board of DS Lawyers Canada, a member of the firm's Executive Committee, and Managing Partner of the Montréal office. A positive leader with an innovative and structured business vision, he is actively involved in the direction and implementation of the firm's development plan and growth strategy at the local, national and international levels. He is also involved in the governance of the DS Lawyers Group internationally, along with the firm's d...

Sidney Horn is a senior counsel in the Corporate Group, specializing in commercial, corporate and securities law, advising large domestic and international corporations on complex questions concerning finance, mergers & acquisitions and corporate governance. Sidney has developed an expertise in complex transactions requiring creative solutions. He represents private equity firms in their investments in private and public corporations, as well as corporations and independent directors in t...

Nicolas Dubé is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Nicolas, 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 Nicolas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Félix practises in the area of bank financing and represents clients in relation to every kind of debt transaction. Trained in civil and common law, he serves the needs of a diversified clientele in Canada and worldwide. Félix represents national and international lenders, including lending syndicates and borrowers. His expertise is required in relation to debt financings, project financings, acquisition financings, asset securitizations, sales of receivables and debt restructur...

Marc-André Landry is a member of the Litigation and Conflict Resolution group and focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He frequently assists his clients in resolving their disputes through negotiation, mediation or arbitration, or before the various courts of law. Over the years, he has represented businesses in many sectors, including construction, real estate, renewable energy, conventional energy, new technologies, financial services and pharmaceuticals. Mr. Landry is reco...

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...

With more than 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, Richard Epstein specializes in competition and antitrust law and foreign investment matters. Richard represents clients in a variety of transactions including international and local acquisitions, joint ventures and major engineering and construction projects. Known for his innate business sense and acumen as well as his pragmatic approach, Richard assists American and international businesses establish themselves in Canada an...

Nathalie Nouvet is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, whose practice focuses on restructuring, insolvency and commercial litigation. Nathalie regularly advises and represents debtors, secured lenders, court-appointed officers and purchasers in proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangements Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act . She is involved in Québec-based, national and cross-border proceedings and has appeared before all levels of courts...

Madeleine has over 20 years of experience in intellectual property litigation, copyright, trademarks, and entertainment law. She regularly advises companies of all sizes. Clients appreciate her direct style and the “solution mode” in which she operates. Knowing the implications of litigation, Madeleine helps clients prevent disputes when possible. If legal proceedings become inevitable, she fully invests her rigor, tenacity, and persuasiveness into her client’s case. Madelei...

With nearly two decades of experience, Adina is a leading litigator in municipal law, expropriation, property taxation, environmental, and energy law. She is widely recognized for her depth of knowledge in these specialized areas and frequently acts in precedent-setting matters involving complex regulatory and public law issues. Her clients, ranging from developers and industrial landowners to energy and infrastructure companies, rely on her for strategic advice and effective advocacy before ...