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Anne-France Goldwater has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Family Law . Based in Westmount, Quebec, Anne-France Goldwater has practiced family law for more than four decades. She is the Founding Partner of Goldwater Droit and was called to the Quebec Bar in 1981. Her practice focuses on complex family law litigation, including divorce , child custody , child support, spousal support , parental rights, common-law spouse disputes, and constitutional matters affecting families and...

Founding Partner of BCF LLP, Mario Charpentier co-heads our Corporate Finance sector. Mario was Managing Partner of BCF for 25 years, from the foundation of the firm in 1995 until November 2019. As a tax practitioner, he advises clients from every industry on the legal and business strategies to adopt to best grow their business. Mario draws upon a well of legal expertise and a vast network of personal and business relationships to address our clients’ challenges and provides tailored s...

Jean-René is a curious, dynamic and versatile lawyer. In all situations, Jean-René knows how to offer concrete solutions to support managers. At Monette Barakett, Jean-René practices in the field of occupational health and safety – attendance management, as well as in labour law, civil litigation and health and social services law. In terms of occupational health and safety, he advises employers on a daily basis in the management of their OHS files, and he regularly...

Marvin Shahin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Marvin practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marvin Shahin 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 Marvin Shahin is held by other lawyers.

Pierrick Bazinet holds degrees in law and industrial relations from the University of Montreal. He has been a member of the Bar since 2008. Pierrick Bazinet’s career path illustrates the evolution of the specialized legal market. After practicing at several large law firms, he joined MC Perreault & Associés, a firm that exclusively represents employers and is known for its agility and flexibility. He possesses a broad and keen understanding of the challenges faced by employer...

Antoine Brosseau Wery is a tax lawyer and partner at PATENAUDE Tax + Trust Inc. in Montréal, Quebec. He was called to the Quebec Bar in 2010 and the New York State Bar in 2013. His practice includes Tax Law and Trusts and Estates, with a focus on Canadian and cross-border tax planning, estate planning, corporate reorganizations, and the taxation of trusts. Me Brosseau Wery advises individuals, families, trustees, and businesses on tax and estate matters involving Canada and the United ...

François Dandonneau is a partner in the firm’s Montréal office. His practice has been centred on Aboriginal law for over fifteen years with a specific focus on matters dealing with mining and natural resources, procurement, taxation and self-governance. Throughout his career, François has acted and played a major role in important litigation matters, notably constitutional cases, before all levels of the courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. François...

Mastering the business issues of the business leaders he advises, Pierre T. Allard has established himself over the years as one of the best tax lawyers of his generation and a national reference in his field. The unanimous recognition from his peers and our clients speaks for itself. As a member of BCF’s Executive Committee, he is the one to turn to for major transactions, including the sale or acquisition of a business, the incentive and retention of key employees or the transfer of a...

Érik is passionate about his area of practice and strives to work in partnership with clients. As both advisor and lawyer, he specializes in labour and employment law. He offers preventive and strategic advice to clients from many fields of business and industry and frequently represents clients before specialized administrative tribunals and the superior courts. Érik has been recognized by several directories as one of the best lawyers in Canada in his practice area. The compan...

The Honourable André Prévost, a retired Quebec Superior Court judge, is Senior Counsel at Woods. He plays a key role in our firm, contributing to our mission of training future generations of lawyers and reinforcing our ability to handle major cases. André Prévost | Woods