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Andrew Haikal is a lawyer with the Tax Law group. He specializes in tax planning and corporate taxation. Andrew participates in the analysis and implementation of complex tax strategies in connection with major commercial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions and cross-border reorganizations. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the Université de Montréal (with honours) and a Juris Doctor from Queen’s University. He also completed a master’s de...

Hugues Duguay is a Partner in our Insurance Law Group. His practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation in insurance matters, more particularly in the areas of professional errors and omissions, and product liability. He frequently appears before the Superior Court, the Court of Appeal and other jurisdictions in Quebec. Over the years, he has counseled many insurance companies with respect to the interpretation of property insurance policies as well as CGL, E&O and D&O liabilit...

Sara Reid is the founder of REID Legal, a boutique law firm trusted by institutional and private clients for sophisticated real estate transactions and complex commercial leasing. After more than a decade at top-tier national firms, Sara launched REID Legal to deliver highly specialized legal advice with a pragmatic and results-driven approach. Recognized as one of Quebec’s leading real estate lawyers, Sara is known for her strategic insight, sound legal judgment, and ability to resolve...

Clients can count on Francine Nelson (Wiseman) to answer any tax or business law question. With more than 35 years of tax and business law experience, Francine Nelson (Wiseman) is known for her practical approach and tailored solutions. She assists a wide range of private sector clients and specializes in corporate taxation, trusts, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border tax planning. In addition to her legal practice, Francine Nelson (Wiseman) operates a residential real...

Marc-André practises in the areas of administrative and constitutional law. He has developed specific expertise in judicial review, state immunity, municipal law, federal and provincial regulatory law, the division of constitutional powers and Charter rights (provincial and federal). He also advises public bodies and certain private companies on access to information, state liability and issues related to investigations and the exercise of public powers in the areas of transportation, ...

Dominique Brassard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Dominique practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Dominique Brassard since 2027. 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 Dominique Brassard is held by other lawyers.

François Barette is recognized as a leading litigator and tax lawyer. He represents diversified clients including individuals, corporations and trusts both in Canada and internationally. François’ practice extends well beyond tax litigation and he is asked to intervene in a range of civil and administrative matters. François advises clients on issues concerning federal and provincial income tax, sales tax, goods and services tax, excise tax, payroll taxes and proper...

Serving a wide range of business clients, Matthew Bilmes is an authority on tax and estate planning matters. Matthew Bilmes proudly assists business owners plan for tax efficiency throughout their company’s life cycle. He works with commercial clients and owner-operators across generations to effectively minimize tax while helping to propel growth for a future sale or family succession. He is also involved in numerous cross-border tax planning files, assisting clients with interests in ...

Alexandre Sami is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Law and Public Procurement Law. Alexandre practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandre Sami 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 Alexandre Sami is held by ot...

Luc Deshaies Ad. E. is a partner in the firm's Montréal office, practising in the areas of employment and labour law. He has, among other activities, acted for employers in collective and individual labour relations and occasionally for managers in dismissal matters. Throughout his practice Luc has acted before all judicial and administrative tribunals interested in labour matters in the province of Québec. Over the years, he has advised employers whose main activities are based...