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Lawrence Witt is an experienced labour, employment and human rights law practitioner. He regularly acts on behalf of clients in labour and employment litigation matters before administrative tribunals, arbitration tribunals as well as first instance and appellate level courts. Lawrence has developed considerable expertise in electronic discovery and data preservation, the drafting and pleading of injunction applications seeking the enforcement of restrictive covenants, return of information a...

Author of “Drug and Health Products Law in Canada” with a Doctor of Law degree, Mathieu Gagné is recognized as a leading lawyer in drug and other health products (medical devices, cosmetics, natural health products, etc.) related laws. He advises and represents various stakeholders in the health and life sciences sector. Mathieu has a unique knowledge of the legal framework governing drugs and other health products, from their inception in the lab to their consumption. Well...

Mylany David practices commercial and real estate law, specializing in commercial, real estate and industrial transactions, and in the development and implementation of energy and infrastructure projects. She is also a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Mylany represents real estate promoters, project developers, financial institutions, lessors and lessees, advising them on the myriad issues inherent in developing and completing projects, which can involve acquiring the necessary ...

Paul Raymond is experienced in corporate and securities law, financings and business acquisitions and sales. He has been involved in debt and equity financing of private and public corporations, governments and Crown corporations by way of private or public offerings in Canada and the United States, acting on behalf of issuers and underwriters. He has acted in various transactions for the purchase or sale of businesses as well as in mergers and reorganizations. Mr. Raymond has also been invol...

Charlotte Oger-Chambonnet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Charlotte practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Charlotte Oger-Chambonnet 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 Charlotte Oger-Chambonnet is held by other lawyers.

Mathieu Lévesque is a partner in the Commercial Litigation Group in Gowling WLG's Montréal office. He is also a member of the firm's Financial Institutions & Services and Restructuring & Insolvency groups. Mathieu is a seasoned professional and trusted advisor to the leading financial institutions in Canada. His practice focuses on banking litigation, which includes the defense of class actions, as well as bankruptcy, insolvency and financial restructuring.

Gary Rivard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Gary practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Gary Rivard 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 Gary Rivard is held by other lawyers.

Antoine Brosseau Wery is a tax lawyer and partner at PATENAUDE Tax + Trust Inc. in Montréal, Quebec. He was called to the Quebec Bar in 2010 and the New York State Bar in 2013. His practice includes Tax Law and Trusts and Estates, with a focus on Canadian and cross-border tax planning, estate planning, corporate reorganizations, and the taxation of trusts. Me Brosseau Wery advises individuals, families, trustees, and businesses on tax and estate matters involving Canada and the United ...

Claude E. Jodoin practises tax law, with a focus on corporate financing, financial instruments, the purchase and sale of companies, and reorganizations. Claude regularly assists financial institutions during major mandates dealing with large public issues of securities. He also advises large national and international public and private corporations on reorganization. The high technology and biotechnology industries continue to evolve, and Claude helps clients develop corporate finance struct...

Louis-Philippe Cartier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Louis-Philippe practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Louis-Philippe Cartier 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 Louis-Philippe Cartier is held by other lawyers.