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Andréane Giguère practises employment and labour law, with a particular focus on hiring, terminations of employment, labour standards, occupational health and safety, human rights and freedoms and the interpretation and application of contracts of employment and collective labour agreements. During her law studies, Ms. Giguère acted as a teaching assistant in constitutional law at the faculty of law at Laval University. She also completed a clerkship at the Quebec Court o...

The Honourable Clément Gascon joined Woods as Senior Counsel in the Spring of 2020. After a career of more than seventeen years in the Canadian judiciary, he returned to the private practice of law, which he had left in 2002. He uses his in-depth expertise and experience to guide and assist parties and their counsel in resolving disputes through arbitration at the national and international levels and acts as a strategic advisor in the insolvency, restructuring and litigation matters o...

Derek Chiasson is a partner in our tax team. His principal focus is on domestic and international tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate reorganizations, for public and private corporations. He also regularly advises on tax disputes, commodity taxes and executive compensation. Derek leverages his broad experience to bridge tax, finance and legal aspects of the transactions and reorganizations he works on, while maintaining strong technical skills, attention t...

Suzie Lanthier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Suzie practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Suzie Lanthier 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 Suzie Lanthier is held by other lawyers.

Pierre-Paul Persico is a partner in the tax group at our Montreal office. With extensive experience in tax law, he provides advice and representation in several key areas, including corporate reorganizations and estates, trust creation and estate planning, including post-mortem strategies. Pierre-Paul's prominent ability to give strategic tax advice has attracted his diverse client base, which includes businesses, professionals and high-net-worth individuals. With his in-depth understanding o...

Alexandre Furino is a Partner at the firm, with a diversified practice, revolving around civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration. Alexandre Baril-Furino | Woods

Tommy Tremblay is a partner with Langlois Lawyers in Montréal where his practice encompasses every aspect of commercial litigation but is focussed more specifically on the business governance sector (in particular, on matters related to director and officer liability), competition law, securities and white collar defence including administrative investigations and interactions with regulatory agencies on these matter. His governance experience has led him to also acquire specialized ex...

Pierre Bienvenu, Ad. E. is a disputes lawyer with more than 35 years’ experience in international commercial arbitration, corporate and commercial litigation, and constitutional law. He has acted as counsel or served as arbitrator in international arbitrations involving disputes in energy, transportation, telecommunications, mergers and acquisitions, construction, pharmaceuticals, international distribution and joint ventures, and foreign investment. A former co-chair of the IBA’s...

Sylvie Schirm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Sylvie practices law in Laval, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Sylvie Schirm since 2011. 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 Sylvie Schirm is held by other lawyers.

Emmanuel Laurin-Légaré helps you stay ahead. Emmanuel Laurin-Légaré’s practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation. He is a seasoned litigator and represents a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to multinationals in a wide array of industries, including telecommunications, renewable energies, real estate and insurance. He is well-versed in various areas of the law, including civil liability, professional liability and class actions. His vast kn...