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Cassandre Louis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Cassandre practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Cassandre Louis since 2026. 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 Cassandre Louis is held by other lawyers.

Jean Bertrand focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, including class actions and arbitration, and on administrative law, with emphasis on regulated activity such as competition, transportation, international trade and energy. He has appeared frequently before Quebec and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as before regulatory boards such as the Commission des transports du Québec, the Régie de l’énergie, the Competition Tribunal, ...

Vincent Towner is a member of the Business law group. He frequently collaborates in matters involving corporate reorganizations and business transactions. Mr. Towner also drafts contracts such as commercial leases, service agreements, and supply agreements. Mr. Towner studied civil law at the University of Ottawa. During his studies, he worked as a legislative assistant for Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette, preparing speeches to be delivered to the Senate and conducting research in conn...

Derek Chiasson is a partner in our tax team. His principal focus is on domestic and international tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate reorganizations, for public and private corporations. He also regularly advises on tax disputes, commodity taxes and executive compensation. Derek leverages his broad experience to bridge tax, finance and legal aspects of the transactions and reorganizations he works on, while maintaining strong technical skills, attention t...

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

Founding Partner of BCF LLP, Mario Charpentier co-heads our Corporate Finance sector. Mario was Managing Partner of BCF for 25 years, from the foundation of the firm in 1995 until November 2019. As a tax practitioner, he advises clients from every industry on the legal and business strategies to adopt to best grow their business. Mario draws upon a well of legal expertise and a vast network of personal and business relationships to address our clients’ challenges and provides tailored s...

Emmanuel Laurin-Légaré helps you stay ahead. Emmanuel Laurin-Légaré’s practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation. He is a seasoned litigator and represents a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to multinationals in a wide array of industries, including telecommunications, renewable energies, real estate and insurance. He is well-versed in various areas of the law, including civil liability, professional liability and class actions. His vast kn...

Robert Thiffault is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Tax Law. Robert practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Thiffault 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 Robert Thiffault is held by other lawyers.

Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity and privacy lawyer by several legal directories. Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology...

Jean‑Sébastien Dugas is a business lawyer. His practice covers all aspects of mergers, acquisitions and sales of private businesses, private financings (including equity, bank debt and subordinated loans), and commercial contracts. He advises entrepreneurs, executives, companies and private equity funds on complex strategic transactions across Canada, primarily in Québec and Ontario. Jean‑Sébastien provides guidance at all stages of commercial and corporate transactions, ...