J. Vernon French

Cheryl Rea is senior counsel in the Employment & Labour and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Groups. Her practice focuses on corporate commercial litigation and dispute resolution, employment and labour law, human rights and privacy. Cheryl represents clients in all areas of corporate commercial litigation and dispute resolution. In her labour and employment practice, Cheryl works with employers to litigate, mediate and resolve disputes relating to employment matters, human rights and ...

Karim Diallo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation. Karim, who practices law in Québec, Quebec, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karim is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Louis Dessureault is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Louis, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter is an experienced litigator who handles even the most complex disputes with skill and efficiency. His practice includes all aspects of civil litigation with a particular interest in occupational health and safety (OHS). His experience covers a broad range of commercial disputes, product liability, estate and trust issues, and shareholder disputes. In construction matters, Peter’s extensive knowledge of technical issues in complex disputes allows him to offer strategic representati...

Lea Nebel is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Construction Law group. Lea represents a wide variety of clients in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and design and engineering professionals. Her construction related experience includes contract claims and disputes, construction liens, trust claims, lien priority disputes, bond claims, professional negligence, and bankrup...

Warren Stengel has over 30 years of litigation experience and focuses his practice on serious personal injury claims. He has significant experience working with insurance companies and their attorneys throughout the litigation. His former defence work experience contributes to his knowledge of what needs to be done for a successful resolution on behalf of his client's needs. Warren was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1992 and joined CAM LLP in 1996. He has been a Managing Partner since 2004 an...

Catherine DiMarco has more than 17 years of construction and general civil litigation experience. Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in construction law, with a deep understanding of the industry, Catherine provides practical guidance on managing risks during contract negotiations, and assists with project delivery plans. When disputes arise, she represents different sectors of the construction industry on claims, or on the defence of claims. These include owners, general...

Lynne Watt is a partner practising in the Ottawa office of Gowling WLG. Her areas of expertise are commercial litigation, copyright (in particular, the certification of tariffs under the Copyright Act and copyright infringement claims) and appellate advocacy. She is the leader of Gowling WLG's Supreme Court of Canada Services Group. Lynne has appeared before a variety of tribunals and in all levels of court in Ontario, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Ca...

David Garner is a Partner and a member of the firm’s Business Disputes, Construction + Engineering, Environmental, Health, Insolvency + Restructuring, Insurance and Maritime Practices. Mr. Garner recently completed a six and a half year term as the firm’s Managing Partner. David Garner’s practice is primarily litigation based with a considerable emphasis on alternate dispute resolution solutions including negotiation of settlements, releases and covenants, as well as standst...

Vincent Girard has been the managing partner of the Quebec City office since January 1, 2025. In this role, he oversees all activities of the Quebec City office, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the team. A partner at Fasken since 2020, Vincent has a business law practice focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, corporate finance and commercial contract negotiations. He has worked on a number of notable matters for which he has provided innovative legal solutions to a...