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Caroline Émond is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Caroline practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Caroline Émond 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 Caroline Émond is held by other lawyers.

Kadiatou Sow has been a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial group since 2014. She focuses on commercial transactions in relation to mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations of private companies, venture capital, equity financing and joint ventures. She advises start-ups and multinationals regarding projects in Canada and abroad. Kadiatou has knowledge in various industries, including natural resources, fund management and new technologies.

David H. Sohmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. David H. practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized David H. Sohmer since 2006. 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 H. Sohmer is held by other lawyers.

Charles-Antoine Péladeau's practice covers all aspects of civil and commercial litigation, including class actions, insurance law and consumer protection law. He also practises in penal law and deals with matters relating to business ethics and anti-corruption. Since 2017, Mr. Péladeau has been an affiliate researcher at the Class Action Lab of the University of Montreal. He also taught in the civil law program at the same university.

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...

Laurent Nahmiash is a member of the board of the Montréal office and co-Chair of the Canadian Class Action Practice Group. His practice primarily consists of class action defence work, as well as commercial and insurance litigation. Laurent currently represents numerous automotive and other manufacturers and finance companies in various consumer protection and product liability class actions. As well, he is currently involved in various anti-trust, securities, auditor and D&O class...

François Beauchamp’s hard work and determination have secured him a place at the top of his profession and established him as a leading authority on construction law. François Beauchamp is a renowned litigator who has been representing Québec’s biggest building and bond companies for decades. He wields his wealth of expertise in bonds, construction claims and civil liability to defend his clients’ interests before all courts, whether judicial or arbitral...

Patricia Fourcand, Ad.E., practices family law at the Montreal office of Fourcand, Tremblay, Kissel, Plante . She has a recognized expertise in family litigation with an international law component. She received the designation of Emeritus Lawyer from the Quebec Bar in 2021. Patricia has worked on complex cases, such as child abductions, the validity of foreign or religious marriages, as well as the multijurisdictional division of assets. Her representations as regards the rights of fathers w...

Isabelle P. Mercure is a partner and a member of our Business transactions and Tax law groups. Her practice focuses mainly on corporate law, trust law, and tax law. Ms. Mercure has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations (intergenerational transfers), integrating shareholders, protecting assets, as well as tax and estate planning. She is called upon to negotiate and draft various business agreements, including shareholder and partnership agreements, in the ...

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