Edward "Ted" Masters

Andrew Lanouette is a Partner in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Ottawa office and is widely-considered to be one of the smartest trade lawyers in the country. In a recent Chambers’ review, Mr. Lanouette was described as an “extremely intelligent and thoughtful” lawyer and terrific research specialist. He has played a key role in almost every major trade remedy case in Canada since being called to the bar in 2011. Many of these cases are bet-the-company cases where the stakes for ...

J.D. Sharp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. J.D., 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 J.D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Soft spoken, but with a steely resolve, Fiona Campbell represents trade unions and employees in a wide variety of labour, employment, pension, and human rights matters. Fiona does everything from helping employees negotiate their employment contracts and termination packages, to representing employees and trade unions before labour and human rights tribunals, to arguing judicial review applications and constitutional cases in the courts. She has particular expertise in the federal public serv...

Lewis Retik is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, practising primarily in the area of corporate commercial and regulatory law. Lewis' practice focuses on regulatory and commercial issues relating to the commercialization of products, including regulatory licencing, product distribution, manufacturing, advertising, packaging and labelling. Lewis has extensive experience working with companies of all sizes, ranging from recent startups to large international companies in a variety of spe...

David is currently focusing his practice on mediating and investigating employment, workplace and sports disputes, areas of law in which he has significant experience. In the past, David has provided advice and representation to both employers and employees with respect to workplace issues of all kinds, including employment litigation, employment standards complaints, human rights proceedings, and occupational health and safety matters. He has also assisted employers in developing and impleme...

Jay Zakaïb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Jay, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura Little practices in the areas of procurement and government contracts, national security and international trade and is a member of the Fasken Political Law team. With over a decade of experience advising the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and the Treasury Board Secretariat for the federal government, Laura possesses a deep knowledge of the laws, policies and processes that apply to government operations, procurement and contracts. Laura provided strategic and legal advice to the...

Nigel McKechnie is a fully bilingual labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Ottawa office. He is experienced in providing advice and litigating matters before the courts and administrative tribunals. Nigel is a responsive and strong advocate for clients. He has appeared as lead counsel before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, the Federal Court, the Ontario Superior Court and, most recently, the Court of Appeal for Ontario...

Marion Bailey-Canham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Marion, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marion is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Siwiec is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Law. John, 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 John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.