Jean-Marie Fontaine

Marie-Hélène Jetté, CHRP, a partner at Langlois Lawyers, has been representing and advising employers for over 25 years in the fields of labour and employment law, human rights and freedoms, and administrative law. Her skills are widely recognized in the industry, particularly in matters related to employment termination, psychological harassment, discrimination, labour standards and occupational health and safety. Clients regularly call upon Marie-Hélène to...

Anik Fontaine has a diversified practice in commercial law and deep and varied knowledge of the diverse commercial and legal aspects which businesses face. She counsels clients from a number of industries. She is particularly interested in the technology sector and is experienced in the drafting and revision of technology licensing and intellectual property agreements—patents, copyrights and trademarks. Anik takes part in the negotiation, drafting and revision of all kinds of commercial...

Jean-Pierre Sheppard is a Partner and Head of the Commercial Litigation Group. His practice focuses in shareholder and partner disputes. He represents private businesses and public institutions in cases of breach of contractual, legal and statutory obligations of shareholders, directors and officers. He has been involved in numerous unfair competition cases, as well as matters involving non-competition and non-solicitation clauses and misappropriation of confidential information. He has plead...

Peter Villani leads complex transactions with major players in the retail, ecommerce, fibre optics testing, and telecommunications sectors. With dealings in the US, South Africa, South America, Europe and Asia, Peter possesses exceptional international insight and perspective. Peter is active in the community, having been president of the Jewish Vocational Service and JVS Jewish Workshop Inc., and acting as current legal counsel to the Canadian Italian Business & Professionals Association...

Claude Gravel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labour and Employment Law. Claude practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Claude Gravel 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 Claude Gravel is held by other lawyers.

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.

Frédéric Desmarais's practice covers all aspects of employment and labour law, with a focus on civil employment law matters and litigation, such as duty of loyalty and restrictive covenants. He is also knowledgeable in federal labour and employment law. Mr. Desmarais provides federal and provincial jurisdiction employers with strategic advice on how best to manage their workforces. He acts on behalf of employers before the appropriate authorities, including administrative tribun...

Émilie St-Onge is a notary in Montréal, Quebec, with more than 15 years of experience in tax planning, estate planning and corporate reorganizations. Her practice includes Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. She works with individuals, families and businesses to develop practical, personalized strategies suited to their legal and financial circumstances. Before joining PATENAUDE Tax + Trust Inc. , Me St-Onge practised with an international accounting firm. Her experience across tax,...

Stephen L. Drymer is head of Woods LLP’s International Arbitration group. Stephen practices exclusively in the area of domestic and international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. He acts as counsel, and serves as arbitrator and mediator, in domestic and in international commercial and investment treaty disputes. Educated and trained in both the common law and the civil law, Stephen has represented parties and served as mediator, party-appointed arbitrator or president of ...

Catherine Chaput is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Product Liability Law. Catherine practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine Chaput since 2020. 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 Catherine Chaput is held by other lawyers.