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Daniel Scott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Daniel practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Scott 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 Daniel Scott is held by other lawyers.

Alyssa Tomkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Alyssa practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Alyssa Tomkins since 2022. 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 Alyss...

Karen E. Hennessey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Karen E. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Karen E. Hennessey since 2024. 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 Karen E. Hennessey is held by other lawyers.

Stuart Ash is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Stuart practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart Ash since 2024. 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 Stuart Ash is held by other lawyers.

Nigel McKechnie is a fully bilingual labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Ottawa office. He is experienced in providing advice and litigating matters before the courts and administrative tribunals. Nigel is a responsive and strong advocate for clients. He has appeared as lead counsel before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, the Federal Court, the Ontario Superior Court and, most recently, the Court of Appeal for Ontario...

Amy Derickx is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Amy practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Amy Derickx 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 Amy Derickx is held by other lawyers.

Derek Keay is a partner in the firm’s Ottawa office. Derek practises corporate law with an emphasis on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, primarily involving emerging technology companies. His primary focus is on providing advice to Canadian and international companies, together with angel, venture capital and institutional investors in relation to debt and equity financing transactions. He also has extensive experience in advising companies, shareholders and acquirers in c...

Patrick A. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Patrick A. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick A. Thompson 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 Patrick A. Thompson is held by other lawyers.

Lorraine Mastersmith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Lorraine practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Lorraine Mastersmith since 2022. 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 Lorraine Mastersmith is held by other lawyers.

Patrick McCann’s practice is focused on white collar crime litigation. He has represented clients in all trial and appellate courts in Ontario, and the Supreme Court of Canada. He has been lead counsel in numerous major criminal trials and has handled over 60 homicide cases. Other cases involve drug trafficking, commercial fraud, regulatory offences and prosecutions under the Income Tax Act, the Competition Act and the Lobbying Act. Patrick McCann has been practicing at the forefront of...