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Laura Little provides advice and representation to private and public sector clients in the areas of international trade and government procurement, including anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceedings and procurement litigation at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. She has been recognized by lawyer-ranking guides as a leading lawyer practicing international trade law. Laura draws upon her extensive experience as a federal government lawyer to provide clients with strategic advi...

Brooke F. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Brooke F. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Brooke F. Smith 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 Brooke F. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Peter Jarosz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Peter practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Jarosz since 2015. 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 Peter Jarosz is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie Pearce is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Health Care Law and Public Procurement Law. Stephanie practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Pearce 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 Stephanie Pearce is held by other lawyers.

Wendy J. Wagner is leader of Gowling WLG's Regulatory Practice Group, head of the firm's International Trade Group, and co-leader of its Cyber Security & Data Protection Group in Canada. A respected advisor, advocate, and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, she helps organizations navigate a range of high-stakes regulatory matters, from cross-border trade and sanctions risk to cyber and privacy resilience. Wendy advises on tariffs and customs compliance, import and export con...

Dirk Bouwer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Dirk practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Dirk Bouwer 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 Dirk Bouwer is held by other lawyers.

Donald Dow is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office practising in the Advocacy Department. Donald's practice is focused in the area of medical defence litigation, health law and professional disciplinary proceedings. Donald has over 25 years of experience in malpractice litigation and has handled numerous civil trials (both jury and non-jury trials). He acts as counsel for physicians and he heads our Ottawa-based Medical Defence Practice Group.

Michael Milne is a Partner and a Certified Customs Specialist in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Ottawa office. Mr. Milne has also worked in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Milne offers dynamic representation across trade litigation (primarily antidumping and countervailing duty investigations), sanctions and export controls, and customs law issues. Mr. Milne regularly advises clients in the steel, building products, agricultural, consumer products, and automotive industries....

Alison Babbitt is an English- and Ontario-qualified project finance lawyer focussed on mining, renewables and clean technology sectors. Having previously worked in our London and Bahrain offices, and now located in Canada, she has significant experience advising on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional international projects. Ms. Babbitt has played an integral role advising clients on transactions across a number of industry sectors (mining, renewables, clean technology, infrastructure, P3, ...

With more than 30 years of knowledge and experience, Don provides guidance to family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals in Ottawa and the surrounding region. His areas of practice include corporate law, wills, trusts, and succession planning, with a primary focus on the creation of tax-effective structures for the accumulation and transfer of wealth. Clients appreciate his accessibility, judgment, quality of work, and proactive approach in addressing their needs. Don studied math...