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Jacques J.M. Shore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative and Public Law. Jacques J.M. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jacques J.M. Shore 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 Jacques J.M. Shore is held by other lawyers.

Scott Prescott practises communications and administrative law. He is an expert on the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks governing the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in Canada. Providing complex legal and strategic advice, clients include leading Canadian and international communications companies. He advises a number of cable, IPTV and satellite distributors, television and radio broadcasters, online content providers, foreign programming services, Internet service prov...

Ian C. Vallance is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ian C. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ian C. Vallance 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 Ian C. Vallance is held by other lawyers.

Virginia Schweitzer practices in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, mining, energy and technology law. Regularly advising clients on public offerings, including IPOs, in Canada and the United States, Virginia has also assisted with private placements for technology, biotechnology and mining clients. Her expertise also extends to negotiating mergers, takeovers and acquisitions on behalf of both public and non-public companies. Virginia also advises corporatio...

For over 29 years, Andrea has passionately dedicated herself to helping victims of accidents and medical malpractice secure the compensation they deserve. With a particular focus on complex birth trauma cases, she has successfully handled numerous cases involving brachial plexus injuries and brain injuries caused by hypoxia during birth. Andrea also specializes in representing victims of car accidents and those facing disability benefit denials. Understanding that most of her clients are in a...

Guy Giorno leads the firm’s Political Law practice. He advises clients on lobbyist registration, government accountability and ethics, public-sector conflict of interest and government procurement. Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, Guy remains an active, influential force in shaping lobbyist registration laws in Canada. Widely recognized as Canada’s leading expert in lobbying law, Guy regularly represents corporate executives and lobbyists in enforcement proce...

Tate McLeod is a litigator whose practice covers a wide range of complex commercial, insurance, employment and disability benefit disputes. He has extensive experience in representing and advising financial institutions, employers and insurers in a variety of contract and tort disputes, including disability benefit and workplace injury claims. He also acts on behalf of all kinds of professionals and institutions in a wide range of liability defence matters. Tate has successfully appeared befo...

Charles Hurdon is managing partner of our Canadian practice and sits on our global executive committee. He is chair of our Canadian management committee. Mr. Hurdon practises employment and labour law exclusively, advising and representing employers in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. He has extensive experience in representing and advising employers in matters relating to executive employment agreements, executive compensation and executive terminations. Mr. Hurdon regularly appear...

Oliver Moore is a commercial lawyer with extensive experience advising commercial and governmental actors in connection with the leasing, acquisition, financing, and development of real property assets. He has experience negotiating, implementing, and enforcing sophisticated arrangements regarding the use and development of land, including complex leasing, joint use and maintenance, and financing structures across a wide range of industry sectors. Oliver regularly advises on the real property...

Marc Richard is an intellectual property lawyer in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office and leader of the firm's Life Sciences Group in Canada. Pairing scientific understanding with sector insight, Marc delivers solutions across the full spectrum of IP rights – including patents, trademarks, copyright, domain names and trade secrets. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech companies and other life science sector participants routinely seek Marc's guidance when protecting, commercializing and enfor...