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Peter Jarosz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Peter practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Jarosz since 2015. 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 Peter Jarosz is held by other lawyers.

Ron combines legal work at Brazeau Seller Law with consulting work at its affiliate, Equitas Consultants Inc. His legal practice is focused on commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and sales of business and properties. During his legal career, he has represented both buyers and sellers in some of Ottawa’s largest private transactions. As part of BSL’s CannaLaw® group, Ron acts as senior counsel on the structuring and financing of cannabis businesses, as wel...

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

Lorne W. Segal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Lorne W. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Lorne W. Segal since 2018. 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 Lorne W. Segal is held by other lawyers.

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.

Lewis Retik is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. He leads the Food and Beverage Group and co-leads the Cannabis Group. His practice is focused primarily on regulatory and commercial law with respect to commercializing regulated products, including: regulatory licencing, product distribution, product classification, manufacturing, advertising, packaging, and labelling. Lewis has extensive experience working with companies of all sizes, ranging from recent startups to large internationa...

Elisa Scali is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. She is a member of the firm's national Employment, Labour & Equalities (ELE) Practice Group and the leader of the Ottawa ELE team. Elisa works closely with employers to assist them in achieving and maintaining compliance with employment laws and offers practical solutions to manage and minimize employment-related legal risks. She regularly provides advice to employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitm...

Jay Kerr-Wilson leads Fasken’s Copyright Group and is a recognized authority in communications and public law, with a particular focus on copyright. He advises Canadian and international clients in the communications and technology sectors on a wide range of regulatory and legal matters, including telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, copyright licensing and liability, and trademark protection. Jay regularly represents clients before the Copyright Board of Canada and in appell...

Mary Jane Binks, K.C. is the Senior Group Counsel in the Family Law Group at Tierney Stauffer LLP. She is also an Estate Litigation Practitioner. Mary Jane was a former Assistant Crown Attorney and Vice Chairman of the Commercial Registration Appeal Tribunal (Ontario). An advocate in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Trial Division) and the Ontario Court of Appeal, she also serves as an Arbitrator in Family Law disputes. Mary Jane has served as a Family Law instructor for the Law Society...

Laura Gomez is an Ottawa-based Gowling WLG partner who advises on regulatory law, practising primarily in the area of product regulation, compliance and enforcement, and corporate commercial law. Laura assists clients with regulatory and commercial issues relating to the commercialization of foods, supplemented foods, non-prescription and prescription drugs, natural health products, cosmetics, medical devices, cannabis, consumer products, consumer chemicals and controlled drugs. She has parti...