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D. Jonathan Coombs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. D. Jonathan, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which D. Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Reine Lafond is a partner-owner in the firm. As head of our occupational health and safety department, she works exclusively in this field. Her cutting-edge expertise was honed from her early career in the CSST’s legal department (now CNESST). Ms. Lafond provides our clients with strategic support and advice, and she represents them before the courts and administrative tribunals, including the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT). She defends our clients' interests in matters related...

Toby advises public and private sector clients on litigation and regulatory matters across western Canada and the North, including all three Territories. Based in Yellowknife, his practice spans a broad range of legal issues, including environmental, energy, mining, land, construction, receivership, and Aboriginal and Indigenous law. He has appeared before administrative tribunals, superior and appellate courts, and has acted as counsel in three matters before the Supreme Court of Canada. Tob...

Nicolas Faucher is co-leader of the Financial Services group and co-president of the Corporate/Commercial group. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in legal issues related to financial institutions, financial services, technology and professional services companies. Nicolas advises clients in the financial services sector on the application of the law, regulatory compliance and the negotiation of various commercial agreements. Nicolas also works closely with clients in the payment and finan...

Bill practices corporate commercial, construction and energy law, with an emphasis on public-private partnerships and construction contracts. His expertise includes: Public-private partnerships Rail and light rail projects Commercial, residential and mixed-use development projects Power plant and industrial EPC contracts Procurement documents and agreements to design, build and construct any asset Mergers and acquisitions Bill completed his articles with BLG. Before law school, he worked for ...

Micheal conducts a corporate and commercial law practice in the land and resources practice group. His focus is on business and commercial law, property law, oil and gas, potash, energy and natural resources and environmental law. Micheal advises clients on sales and acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, leasing, permitting and regulatory and environmental compliance in the business, and energy and natural resources. Micheal’s experience in natural resources and environmental law i...

Vanessa Amyot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Vanessa, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vanessa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adrienne practices in the areas of labour, constitutional, administrative, and national security law, as well as in Aboriginal law and Indigenous rights. She has appeared before all levels of courts in Ontario, the Federal Courts, and the Supreme Court of Canada. She provides strategic legal advice to clients on a range of issues, and advances their interests through negotiation, litigation, and oral and written advocacy before courts, tribunals, and in other forums. Adrienne's labour law pra...

Matthew T. Ostrow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Matthew T., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Based in Gowling WLG's Montreal office, Giovanna is a leading intellectual property lawyer whose practice is focused on trademark protection. Giovanna provides strategic advice on contentious and non-contentious matters to a broad range of clients, from entertainment companies and software businesses to fashion retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. She has extensive expertise in all aspects of trademark protection, including trademark clearance and opinions, prosecution, oppositions, po...