François Nolet-Lévesque

Partner at Woods, Bodgan Catanu’s practice focuses on complex commercial disputes. He has extensive experience in high-stakes contractual matters, class actions, and corporate litigation. He has pleaded before the first instance and appeal tribunals of the province of Québec. He acted as lead counsel in several commercial arbitrations, notably a $200 million supplier–distributor UNCITRAL arbitration. He was recently co-lead counsel for certain bondholders of Nemaska Lithium...

Laura Gheorghiu is a partner in the Montréal office of Gowling WLG, where she works with the National Tax Practice Group. Laura's practice focuses on M&A, cross-border investment structures, corporate reorganizations and providing advice on national and multinational private equity funds. She also has much experience in the taxation of new technologies — in particular, of providers of e-business and blockchain technology solutions. Laura also advises on issues involving stock...

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.

Martin Thiboutot is a seasoned lawyer specializing in environmental law, municipal law, and general commercial law. For over 10 years, he has provided advice on compliance and regulation, notably regarding natural resource management, environmental permit regimes, environmental declarations, extended producer responsibility, and the management of contaminated land and protected areas, such as wetlands. Martin has significant experience in renewable energy and transmission projects. He has als...

Jasmin Lefebvre is a construction litigator with more than 30 years of experience negotiating and litigating in this field. He has a very keen understanding of the construction industry and represents a clientele composed of contractors, material suppliers, and contractor associations. Jasmin’s practice is focused on handling disputes involving legal hypothecs, claims, and surety bonds related to construction. As a litigator, author, and speaker, he has specific expertise with regards t...

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

David Quesnel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Law. David practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized David Quesnel 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 David Quesnel is held by ...

Jean‑Sébastien Dugas is a business lawyer. His practice covers all aspects of mergers, acquisitions and sales of private businesses, private financings (including equity, bank debt and subordinated loans), and commercial contracts. He advises entrepreneurs, executives, companies and private equity funds on complex strategic transactions across Canada, primarily in Québec and Ontario. Jean‑Sébastien provides guidance at all stages of commercial and corporate transactions, ...

Philippe St-Louis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Philippe practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Philippe St-Louis since 2022. 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 Philippe St-Louis is held by other lawyers.

Eugene Czolij is a partner. He handles cases involving the insolvency of major corporations with international implications and deals with creditors and debtors rights, corporate and commercial litigation, oppression remedies and class action suits. He represents clients before the Supreme Court of Canada, all court levels in Québec, and arbitration and administrative tribunals. He has also made various submissions to parliamentary committees.