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Marianne Ignacz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation and Product Liability Law. Marianne practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marianne Ignacz since 2019. 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 Marianne Ignacz is held by other lawyers.

Marie-Hélène Jolicoeur is a partner with expertise in the fields of labour and employment law, health law, and occupational health and safety law. She appears before administrative tribunals and common law courts, primarily the Tribunal administratif du travail . She also acts as spokesperson for employers negotiating collective agreements. Ms. Jolicoeur was called to the Bar in July 2007 and joined Lavery in July 2011 after practising with another law firm for several years. Fr...

Cristel Chabot-Lapointe is a partner in the firm’s Corporate/Commercial group. Her practice focuses on business law, primarily on private mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital. Cristel represents several private equity firms and institutional funds as well as their portfolio companies in transactions related to mergers and acquisitions, sales, equity investments and reorganizations, as well as day-to-day advisory. Cristel is actively involved in the community. She...

Marvin Liebman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Marvin practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marvin Liebman 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 Marvin Liebman is held by other lawyers.

Jean-François is a partner in the Business Law Group in our Montreal office. He works in the technology, media and telecommunications industries, as well as in life sciences and health. He is particularly experienced in mergers and acquisitions, start-up companies, venture capital and business services. Jean-François advises many companies – start-ups and well-established alike – in their various stages of growth, from inception to sale. He has a clear understanding ...

David Lemieux practises corporate financing and restructuring. He regularly represents lending syndicates, borrowers and investors in the areas of project financing, public and private takeover bids, asset acquisitions, monetization, securitization, structured finance and debt restructuring, whether the financing is Canadian, cross-border or foreign. In this capacity, he organizes and leads teams of lawyers to close these transactions. He is involved in negotiating, preparing and finalizing a...

Jean-Pierre Casavant Ad. E. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Director and Officer Liability Practice, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Law. Jean-Pierre practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Pierre Casavant Ad. E. since 2006. 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 p...

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 ...

Anik Fontaine has a diversified practice in commercial law and deep and varied knowledge of the diverse commercial and legal aspects which businesses face. She counsels clients from a number of industries. She is particularly interested in the technology sector and is experienced in the drafting and revision of technology licensing and intellectual property agreements—patents, copyrights and trademarks. Anik takes part in the negotiation, drafting and revision of all kinds of commercial...

Neil Kravitz is Fasken’s Firm Managing Partner-Elect, with his mandate set to begin on January 1, 2027. In this role, he will lead a team of more than 900 lawyers and over 2,000 personnel across the Firm. Neil currently serves as Co-Leader of our Montréal office Corporate Group and the Firm’s Cross-Border and International Practice. He is widely regarded as a highly skilled, deal‑oriented M&A and securities lawyer and as a strategic thinker with board-level judgment and...