Elisabeth Patterson

Pascal Lauzon is one of Quebec’s leading specialists in intellectual property litigation. He acts quickly and efficiently to either prevent infringement of intellectual property rights or defend a business accused, wrongly or not, of violating the intellectual property rights of a third party. Pascal's practice focuses on trademarks and patents as well as on copyright, industrial design and trade secret issues. A mediator certified by the Barreau du Québec, he helps businesses fi...

Passionate about law and current events, François is a matchless speaker and negotiator. He is known for his sense of loyalty and for his availability and always demonstrates great respect for those with whom he works. Always up to date on current events, François skillfully heads big cases with a keen eye for strategy and law. His problem-solving skills and ability to find solutions help him find ways around any obstacle. François joined the firm in 1990 while he was sti...

Perry Kliot has a diverse commercial practice, with specific expertise in mergers and acquisitions, licensing and distribution, venture capital and traditional debt financing. He also has extensive experience dealing with start-up companies and has counselled such companies through their various stages of development. In so doing he has drafted numerous complex shareholder and joint venture agreements, and been involved in many international expansions. Perry’s clientele is broad based,...

Frédéric Gilbert is an excellent litigator and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers who specializes in franchise and real estate law. Frédéric is one of the most involved and recognized Canadian lawyers in the franchise industry. He regularly participates on different panels and authored the latest reference work on franchise law in Quebec. Frédéric successfully pleaded some of the leading franchise cases in Canada, including Dunkin’ ...

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

Éric Thibaudeau is a partner and a member of the Labour and Employment Group. He has special expertise in the area of occupational health and safety, regarding issues within the jurisdiction of the Administrative Labour Tribunal (ALT) as well as penal infractions prosecuted by the CNESST that are heard in the Court of Québec’s Criminal and Penal Division. He also acts for employers in grievance arbitrations, labour-relations matters and collective agreement decrees. In add...

François Giroux is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. François practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized François Giroux since 2023. 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 François Giroux is held by other lawyers.

Marvin Liebman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Marvin practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marvin Liebman 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 Marvin Liebman is held by other lawyers.

Yoni Feingold is a partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution group at the Montréal office. His practice is centered on the resolution of disputes concerning wills, trusts, estates and general commercial matters. He is regularly called upon to represent clients, including heirs, liquidators, and trustees, as well as local and international companies and their shareholders, officers and directors, before the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal in complex matters. Yoni regularly...

Stephen L. Drymer is head of Woods LLP’s International Arbitration group. Stephen practices exclusively in the area of domestic and international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. He acts as counsel, and serves as arbitrator and mediator, in domestic and in international commercial and investment treaty disputes. Educated and trained in both the common law and the civil law, Stephen has represented parties and served as mediator, party-appointed arbitrator or president of ...