Colin Baxter

Peter Mantas leads Fasken’s London and Ottawa litigation teams, the firm’s Procurement group, and co-leads its White Collar Defence and Investigations group. Peter is a litigation partner with over 30 years' experience in complicated, high stakes cases before national and international courts, tribunals and arbitration panels. Clients appreciate Peter’s knowledge, strategic advice, teamwork and tough but reasonable approach. He is also valued for his skill in negotiations, c...

Terilynn is a member of our Real Estate & Development and Commercial Leasing law groups. She brings to the firm extensive experience in commercial real estate, financing and leasing law. Terilynn has represented some of Ottawa’s most prominent land developers, landlords and tenants. Her practice includes all aspects of commercial real estate and commercial leasing, including advising clients on complicated land sharing agreements, including co-ownerships, limited partnerships and jo...

Patrick A. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Patrick A. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick A. Thompson 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 Patrick A. Thompson is held by other lawyers.

Shawn Duguay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Shawn practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn Duguay 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 Shawn Duguay is held by other lawyers.

Scott Prescott practises communications and administrative law. He is an expert on the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks governing the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in Canada. Providing complex legal and strategic advice, clients include leading Canadian and international communications companies. He advises a number of cable, IPTV and satellite distributors, television and radio broadcasters, online content providers, foreign programming services, Internet service prov...

Andrew W. McKenna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Andrew W. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew W. McKenna since 2021. 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 Andrew W. McKenna is held by other lawyers.

A strong defender of the view that a messy desk is a sign of creative genius, Colleen Bauman enjoys grappling with legal questions that don’t have an easy answer. Clients and colleagues look to Colleen when facing complex or novel constitutional, labour, or human rights issues. In her down to earth style, Colleen guides them with thoughtful advice that is both practical and tactical. Colleen’s clients include unions, professional associations, employees, other lawyers and even jud...

Hugh Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Hugh practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Hugh Lee 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 Hugh Lee is held by other lawyers.

Donald Dow is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office practising in the Advocacy Department. Donald's practice is focused in the area of medical defence litigation, health law and professional disciplinary proceedings. Donald has over 25 years of experience in malpractice litigation and has handled numerous civil trials (both jury and non-jury trials). He acts as counsel for physicians and he heads our Ottawa-based Medical Defence Practice Group.

Chris Clifford is a top attorney recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Chris, who practices law in Kingston and Eastern Ontario has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other lawyers in the same legal practice area. Chris is a founding partner at Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers . He has dedicated his practice to repr...