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Mélanie Béland acts as counsel within the Litigation group at our Montréal Office. As such, she assists clients in securities matters in a litigious context or before such a situation arises. Mélanie has extensive knowledge in this area as well as in criminal and administrative matters after having worked for 12 years as a prosecutor for the Litigation Department of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). She has made numerous representations befor...

Jean-Guillaume Shooner is a partner in the Tax Group and is the national head of Stikeman Elliott’s Commodity Tax, Customs and International Trade practice. His practice focuses on commodity taxation (including Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax, Québec Sales Tax and provincial sales taxes), insurance premium taxes, excise taxes, luxury tax, as well as fuel and carbon taxes. He advises clients on various international trade matters involving customs compliance, import/ex...

Guy Lavoie has know-how and sound experience in labour and employment law, as well as in workers compensation and occupational health and safety. He advises the firm’s clients and represents them before various administrative and civil courts in matters involving collective and individual labour relations, occupational health and safety, discrimination and harassment. He also works on the labour and employment law aspects of mergers and acquisitions in collaboration with the firm’...

Robert Dorion is a partner in Gowlings' Montréal office. He specializes in business law with an emphasis on corporate, commercial, merger and acquisition and tax law. Over the years he has developed expertise in corporate re-organizations, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, contract negotiating, public and private financing and securities. His large clientele includes public and private companies working in local, national and international economic sectors. Robert has also serv...

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...

Nicolas Dubé is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Nicolas, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicolas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie Uzan-Naulin is a partner in our Montréal office and a member of the firm’s Privacy and Cybersecurity group. She holds a Doctorate in Law and is a member of the Bar in both Paris and Montréal. Julie has gained extensive experience in the GDPR and privacy law in Canada, including issues related to the use of artificial intelligence. She advises organizations of all sizes on these issues and leverages her in-depth understanding of the legal challenges that clients face ...

Piero Biasini manages your transactions from A to Z. Piero Biasini practices real estate law and financing. He acts on behalf of real estate developers, investors, landlords and tenants with respect to the acquisition and disposition of real properties in and outside Québec, and assists them with leasing matters and other real estate transactions. As such, he is involved in all aspects of a transaction, including the negotiation, review and drafting of agreements. Piero Biasini also ad...

Partner Marc-André Godin practices commercial law, with specific expertise in real estate, investments, commercial leases, procurement and general commercial law, in particular: Real estate development Purchase/sale of commercial real estate properties Commercial offers/leases, licensing agreements Financing Franchises Distribution agreements Calls for tenders Other commercial contracts Marc-André has been involved in a number of major transactions over the course of his career,...

Marilyn Piccini Roy is a Partner and Head of the Estates, Wills and Trusts Group. Her practice focuses on wealth management, estates, trusts, regimes of protective supervision and elder law. She serves as counsel to private clients, trust companies, philanthropists, as well as individual and institutional trustees. Recognized as a leading lawyer in trusts and estates, wealth management and tax planning, Marilyn is also well known for her ability to interact with a wide network of professional...