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Marie-France Tozzi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Class Action Litigation. Marie-France practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marie-France Tozzi 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 Marie-France Tozzi is held by other lawyers.

Bruno Caron is the co-chair of the firm’s ESG and Carbon Finance Group. He is a commercial lawyer whose practice is focused on capital markets and public and private M&A transactions. He has been recognized in Canada’s Best Lawyers list in the category of Mergers and Acquisitions since 2021. Bruno has a particular interest with all aspects of ESG and with respect to sustainable financing as a mean to mitigate and adapt to climate change and the disclosure rules applicable to t...

Hugo Patenaude is the founder of PATENAUDE Tax + Trust Inc. , a law firm located in Montréal, Quebec. His practice focuses on Tax Law and Trusts and Estates, including Canadian and cross-border tax planning, estate planning, trust matters, Wills, and business succession. With more than 30 years of experience in accounting and law firms in Montréal, Me Patenaude advises individuals, families, business owners, and corporations on tax and business matters. Me Patenaude advises clie...

Stephen Kelly is the Canadian national chair of our business law group. He practises corporate and securities law, with particular emphasis on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. He regularly acts for large public companies, underwriters and investors in public offerings, including initial public offerings, bought-deal transactions and cross-border offerings as well as private placement transactions.Mr. Kelly frequently advises on public and private mergers and acquisitions both n...

Marc-Alexandre Hudon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Marc-Alexandre practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marc-Alexandre Hudon 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 Marc-Alexandre Hudon is held by other ...

Christian Ferron has been with Goldwater Droit since 2005 and serves as Of Counsel to the firm in Westmount, Quebec. His work focuses on legal research, written advocacy, and strategic analysis supporting the firm’s litigation and advisory matters, including Family Law, civil litigation, and estate-related disputes. Christian works closely with the firm’s lawyers to address complex legal questions and develop detailed legal arguments grounded in legislation, doctrine, and case law...

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.

Richard Laramée is the Managing Partner of Prelia Canada LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L. ’s Montréal office and Chairman of the Board of Prelia. He is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, where he contributes to the firm’s strategic direction, growth, and international development. Richard supports Prelia’s global governance and its work with clients and professional networks in international markets, including Asia and Central America. With more t...

Maxime Rhéaume possesses a wealth of experience drafting and negotiating loan and guarantee agreements for financial institutions in connection with real estate financing for the acquisition, construction and long term loans. Maxime is and has been for many years a lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the Université de Montréal in the Master program of business law as well as in the Master program of property security Law. He is also Part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Law ...

Admitted 1975, Quebec Law School McGill University, B.C.L. Member Canadian Bar Association; Barreau du Québec; Montreal Bar Association; American Bar Association (Associate Member); Quebec Association of Family Law Practitioners. Biography Me Greenberg pratique le droit de la famille et le droit successoral depuis 50 ans. Depuis son admission au Barreau du Québec en 1975, il a représenté des clients devant toutes les cours du Québec. Les éditions du B...