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Your interests are Louis Samuel’s priority. Louis is a member of the board of directors and head of the Commercial Litigation team. His practice focuses on real estate and estate litigation, and his clientele consists primarily of real estate owners, developers and brokers. Over the years, he has developed unique advocacy skills and handles a wide array of disputes pertaining to estates and estate liquidation, including disputes involving liquidators, administrators, trustees and heirs....

Edward B. “Ted” Claxton is a business lawyer based in Montréal, Quebec with Aust Legal Inc. His practice focuses on complex corporate and transactional matters, including Derivatives Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law , and Securities Law. He regularly advises companies, investors, and funds on cross-border transactions, joint ventures, venture capital investments, securities matters, and structured financial products. Mr. Claxton previously practiced for more than three dec...

As a member of the administrative law team, Raymond Doray heads the information law practice and, more particularly, is involved in issues pertaining to access to information, privacy and defamation, as well as the application of the Canadian and Quebec charters of rights and freedoms. He is also specialized in constitutional law. Over the past few years, Mr. Doray has represented many public, private and media organizations before the courts in cases involving the confidentiality of document...

Laurence Ste-Marie, a Partner at the firm, with over a decade of experience in resolving disputes in civil and commercial matters. Building on a diversified background, Laurence has consistently shown a facility to adapt her legal services to complex situations and provide tailored strategies and solution. She appears before the Quebec and federal courts, including in class actions, as well as in international arbitration. Laurence Ste-Marie | Woods

Audrey Gibeault (lawyer, CPA, CA, M.Fisc., TEP) is a partner in the Business Law group and head of the tax team. In addition to having a practice focusing primarily on tax law and having a master’s degree in taxation, she is also a chartered accountant, which allows her to act as a multidisciplinary advisor to her clients. As a legal partner and trusted business advisor, she assists clients in planning and implementing complex and innovative commercial, corporate and tax structures. Her...

With nearly twenty years of experience, Alexis Charpentier has acquired in-depth knowledge in labour relations. He is particularly sought out with regard to collective bargaining and grievance arbitration. Alexis is also recognized for his experience as a speaker and instructor for corporations and employer associations, where he has given hundreds of trainings on all legal issues related to human resource management. Alexis has in-depth knowledge of the collective bargaining process, having ...

Work, rigor and analysis. These are the three ingredients that comprise the recipe for Simon Pelletier’s success. Simon is co-leader of the Litigation Group and member of BCF’s Board of Directors. An engineer and a lawyer, he brings a significant contribution to the firm having developed an impressive portfolio of clients, including major work providers, promoters, general contractors, companies in the field of high technologies and specialized professionals. With a bachelor&rsquo...

Anthony Franceschini is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation, Construction Law and Product Liability Law. Anthony practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Franceschini since 2020. 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 Anthony Franceschini is held by other lawyers.

Laurence Massicotte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Laurence, who practices law in Montréal, is an accomplished litigator with experience pleading before all levels of the Quebec Court system, all over the province. She is as comfortable handling complex, multiparty construction files as she is defending health-care professionnals and establishments in highly sensitive, often publicized, lawsuits Her 2027 recognition is based on an...

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