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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...

Lorne W. Segal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Lorne W., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lorne W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Domenic Crolla is a partner with the firm's Ottawa office. His practice emphasizes professional and product liability, health law, and information technology matters. He counsels clients in a litigious and non-litigious setting. Additionally, he has an active interest in the application of information technology to professional practice, particularly in relation to the practice of law and medicine. Domenic is an advocate before all levels of courts and administrative tribunals. He has appeare...

Donald Dow is a partner in the firm'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 17 years of experience in malpractice litigation, medical device/instruments liability claims, class actions and has handled numerous civil trials. He has appeared as counsel at the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Donald heads our Ot...

For over 29 years, Andrea has passionately dedicated herself to helping victims of accidents and medical malpractice secure the compensation they deserve. With a particular focus on complex birth trauma cases, she has successfully handled numerous cases involving brachial plexus injuries and brain injuries caused by hypoxia during birth. Andrea also specializes in representing victims of car accidents and those facing disability benefit denials. Understanding that most of her clients are in a...

With two decades of experience in labour and employment law, Judith Parisien brings sound and pragmatic guidance to management-side labour law and employment litigation matters. Her comprehensive counsel encompasses areas such as employment standards, wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, workplace investigations, workplace policies, labour arbitrations, conflict resolution, negotiations, and human rights. Fluently bilingual, Judith advises clients in both French and English. Judith has d...

Jaime Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Jaime, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jaime is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adriana I. Cargnello is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Adriana I., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adriana I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Virginia Schweitzer practices in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, mining, energy and technology law. Regularly advising clients on public offerings, including IPOs, in Canada and the United States, Virginia has also assisted with private placements for technology, biotechnology and mining clients. Her expertise also extends to negotiating mergers, takeovers and acquisitions on behalf of both public and non-public companies. Virginia also advises corporatio...

Charles Hurdon is managing partner of our Canadian practice and sits on our global executive committee. He is chair of our Canadian management committee. Mr. Hurdon practises employment and labour law exclusively, advising and representing employers in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. He has extensive experience in representing and advising employers in matters relating to executive employment agreements, executive compensation and executive terminations. Mr. Hurdon regularly appear...