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Joelle Briand-Diguer practises civil and commercial litigation. In her practice, she focuses primarily on insurance law, construction law, civil liability and professional liability matters. She represents the interests of various companies before the civil courts of the province of Quebec. As part of her law program at Université Laval, Ms. Briand-Diguer also studied at the faculty of law of Université du Luxembourg.

Marie-Douce Huard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Marie-Douce practices law in Québec, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marie-Douce Huard 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 Marie-Douce Huard is held by other lawyers.

Dave Robitaille is a renowned strategist and litigator in our Quebec City office, practicing in the area of complex civil and commercial litigation. Over the years, he has acquired extensive experience in commercial law, construction law, real estate law, municipal law and product liability law. He also has valuable experience in shareholder disputes and oppression remedies. Dave is known for his thoroughness, listening skills, effectiveness and ability to identify practical, innovative solut...

Valérie Lemaire practices in the areas of civil litigation, insurance law, and professional and medical liability. She has developed special expertise in regulatory compliance issues in the insurance and financial products and services distribution areas, and advises insurers, brokers and professional liability insurance funds, particularly on matters concerning the Insurance Act and the Act Respecting the Distribution of Financial Products and Services . She frequently gives seminars ...

John G. O’Connor has extensive experience in maritime and commercial law. He has handled all types of marine insurance claims including P&I liability, environmental liability and general average, as well as ship financing, maritime accidents and salvage matters. He has been especially active in the energy sector and involved in the international carriage and sale of oil, gas and other bulk commodities. He also has extensive experience in marine, errors and omissions and protection a...

René-Martin Langlois is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. René-Martin practices law in Québec, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized René-Martin Langlois 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 René-Martin Langlois is held by other lawyers.

Me Louis Carrière est un avocat plaidant reconnu pour sa vaste expérience devant les tribunaux du Québec. Fort d’une pratique de plus de 30 ans, il jouit d’une expertise reconnue notamment en droit de la construction, en matière de faillite et insolvabilité, et en résolution de différends et de litiges commerciaux complexes. Arrivé au sein de Cain Lamarre en 2025, il conseille une clientèle composée de soci&eacu...

Me Benoît Amyot pratique le droit depuis plus de 25 ans. Il a développé une expertise précieuse en affaires autochtones et en litige civil. Depuis son arrivée chez Cain Lamarre en 2002, il a accompagné de nombreuses communautés et organisations autochtones dans leurs négociations avec les instances gouvernementales ainsi que dans des dossiers de développement économique et de gouvernance. Reconnu pour son approche innovante ...

A founding member of BCF’s Québec City office, François Lefebvre has successfully assisted many Québec businesses through every stage of their growth and has been an advisor to several major financial institutions. His proven expertise in commercial and banking law has enabled him to advise clients in various sectors, from technology to digital commerce, including real estate, manufacturing, industrial and banking. Over the years, François has participated in...

Julien Langlois is a partner in our Corporate/Commercial group at the Québec City office. His practice focuses primarily on business law, mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. Julien works on an array of complex business cases and advises a variety of clients, from start-ups to medium-sized and large enterprises, particularly when it comes to company mergers and acquisitions, financing activities and corporate reorganization. He is also called upon to assist in negotiating an...