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Carl Bélanger is a partner and market leader in the Business Law and Corporate Law group at the Montreal office. He has extensive experience in Canadian and cross-border transactions, primarily in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital. For over 25 years, Carl has assisted investment funds, international industrial groups, as well as family businesses and entrepreneurs in their development, both in Canada and abroad. His experience covers various industry sectors,...

Stéphanie has over 30 years of experience in intellectual property, technology law, and privacy and data protection. Throughout her career with leading law firms, she has built a distinguished practice in these areas while also acting as a Trademark Agent. She advises businesses on the protection, commercialization, and strategic use of their intellectual property assets, including copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names, reserved designations, value-add...

Martin Pichette is a partner of the Litigation group and a member of the Board of Directors of the firm. He acts primarily as a commercial and civil litigator, focusing on cases related to construction law, professional liability, damage insurance, and product liability. Before joining the firm, Mr. Pichette practised for many years with another leading law firm in the areas of commercial litigation, construction, and real estate. He has also worked as a political assistant with the Senate of...

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

Joëlle Boisvert is the Managing Partner of the firm's Montréal office and a member of the firm’s national executive team. As an experienced commercial litigator, Joëlle counsels large national and international companies with regards to a variety of complex dispute matters. During her 25-year career, she has developed extensive experience in class actions and litigation pertaining to commercial and real estate law, including in the areas of franchising, as well as manuf...

Alexandre Gagnon works in corporate debt financing. He represents lenders, including lending syndicates, and participates in various aspects of debt restructuring and project financing. Alexandre prepares and finalizes credit agreements, security documents and other related documents. He also represents clients in connection with corporate borrowings. Alexandre has built a reputation for excellence among peers and clients by working in multi-disciplinary teams during major multi-million dolla...

Alain Gascon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Alain practices law in Laval, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Alain Gascon since 2026. 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 Alain Gascon is held by other lawyers.

Marcel Naud is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Marcel practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marcel Naud 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 Marcel Naud is held by other lawyers.

Virginia Lam adds value through her versatile and multidisciplinary approach. Virginia Lam has over 30 years of real estate law, business law and intellectual property experience. Her multidisciplinary expertise covers all facets of a company’s commercial activities. She assists local, national and international clients with the sale and purchase of assets and shares, service and distribution contracts, real estate sales and acquisitions, development projects and general contractual mat...

With more than 35 years of experience, Sylvain Rigaud is a leading lawyer in bankruptcy, insolvency, financial restructuring, and related litigation. Sylvain has represented clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services, real estate, natural resources, pulp and paper, mining, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, technology, retail, aeronautics, construction, aircraft financing, shipping, and admiralty. Sylvain has acted for all types of parties inv...