François Montfils

Louis-Philippe Cartier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Louis-Philippe practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Louis-Philippe Cartier since 2021. 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 Louis-Philippe Cartier is held by other lawyers.

Laurence Gauthier is a Partner in our Insurance Law Practice Group. Her practice focuses on insurance litigation, more specifically on professional and civil liability, insurance, latent defects and construction.

Marc-Olivier Plante is a member of our tax team. His practice encompasses all tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, business reorganizations and international transactions. He also handles matters relating to estate planning and transfers of family businesses. Mr. Plante also assists a wide array of taxpayers in disputes with the tax authorities, particularly in income tax and consumer tax matters. He also advises taxpayers in connection with voluntary disclosures and ...

Emily Kissel is a lawyer who practises family law and estates law at Fourcand, Tremblay, Kissel, Plante ’s Montreal office. She appears regularly before the Superior Court of Québec and often represents clients in settlement conference. She has also pleaded before the Court of Appeal on several occasions and recently appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in the case Association de médiation familiale du Québec v. Bouvier. Emily has represented clients in divor...

Keyvan is an expert in domestic and cross-border financing transactions. He has extensive experience in all aspects of financings including asset-based lending, factoring, loan syndication, securitization, equipment leasing, retail floor planning, real estate, mine and consumer financings, as well as acquisition and project financings. His practice also focuses on turnarounds, private equity, second lien and other forms of subordinated lending. He regularly represents Canadian, American and i...

Sara Reid is the founder of REID Legal, a boutique law firm trusted by institutional and private clients for sophisticated real estate transactions and complex commercial leasing. After more than a decade at top-tier national firms, Sara launched REID Legal to deliver highly specialized legal advice with a pragmatic and results-driven approach. Recognized as one of Quebec’s leading real estate lawyers, Sara is known for her strategic insight, sound legal judgment, and ability to resolve...

Daniel Grodinsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Maritime Law. Daniel practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Grodinsky since 2024. 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 Daniel Grodinsky is held by other lawyers.

Jean-Yves Simard is a partner and a member of the board of directors of the firm, who specializes in commercial litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency, extraordinary remedies, and realizing on security. Mr. Simard acts in commercial litigation of all kinds, major insolvency cases, shareholder disputes, securities litigation, liquidation proceedings, injunctions, and cases involving the realization of movable and immovable security. At conferences organized by the Canadian Bar Association, Insi...

Brian Moulaison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Brian practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Moulaison since 2026. 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 Brian Moulaison is held by other lawyers.

Paul Marcotte is a seasoned lawyer with over 40 years of experience in business law and has an impressive and diverse track record. Throughout his career, he has taken part in a variety of national and international transactions, in major contracts negotiation and review, and large bid management. Paul’s client base ranges from engineering, construction, transportation, industrial manufacturing to biotech. Paul worked mainly in private practice before joining Delegatus in 2011 and was a...