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Stuart Ash is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Stuart, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brigitte LeBlanc-Lapointe is a corporate and securities transactional lawyer. Her practice spans all aspects of corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on equity financings (including private and public financings, initial public offering readiness, regulatory compliance and cross-border matters), and mergers and acquisitions (public and private). Brigitte represents the full spectrum of businesses, from emerging to public companies, as well as venture capital, private equity, underwri...

Joseph is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in Civil Litigation. He practices primarily in the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. He has been involved in a number of court cases which have had a significant impact on the development of jurisprudence in the Province of Ontario. His cases have been reported widely in the Law Times, The Lawyers' Weekly and both national and local newspapers. Joseph's outstanding contribution as an advocate i...

Graham Ragan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law and Public Procurement Law. Graham, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Graham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alyssa Tomkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Alyssa, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alyssa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alison Babbitt is an English- and Ontario-qualified project finance lawyer focussed on mining, renewables and clean technology sectors. Having previously worked in our London and Bahrain offices, and now located in Canada, she has significant experience advising on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional international projects. Ms. Babbitt has played an integral role advising clients on transactions across a number of industry sectors (mining, renewables, clean technology, infrastructure, P3, ...

Constance Too is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Constance, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Constance is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Soft spoken, but with a steely resolve, Fiona Campbell represents trade unions and employees in a wide variety of labour, employment, pension, and human rights matters. Fiona does everything from helping employees negotiate their employment contracts and termination packages, to representing employees and trade unions before labour and human rights tribunals, to arguing judicial review applications and constitutional cases in the courts. She has particular expertise in the federal public serv...

Tamara Mosher-Kuczer is the founder of Lighthouse Immigration Law Professional Corporation, a boutique law firm specializing in Canadian Immigration Law. Tamara has extensive experience offering strategic legal advice and assistance to large multinationals, small businesses, start-ups and individuals to facilitate both short and long-term employment in a wide range of sectors, and the transition to permanent residence and citizenship. She represents clients on a variety of Canadian immigratio...

Charles Hurdon is managing partner of our Canadian practice and sits on our global executive committee. He is chair of our Canadian management committee. Mr. Hurdon practises employment and labour law exclusively, advising and representing employers in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. He has extensive experience in representing and advising employers in matters relating to executive employment agreements, executive compensation and executive terminations. Mr. Hurdon regularly appear...