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Jean-Yves Simard is a partner and a member of the board of directors of the firm, who specializes in commercial litigation , bankruptcy and insolvency , extraordinary remedies, and realizing on security. Mr. Simard acts in commercial litigation of all kinds, major insolvency cases, shareholder disputes, securities litigation, liquidation proceedings, injunctions, and cases involving the realization of movable and immovable security. At conferences organized by the Canadian Bar Association, In...

Patrice Brunet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Sports Law. Patrice practices law in Montréal, Quebec. Patrice Brunet is the Founder and Managing Lawyer of Patrice Brunet Avocats, a Montréal-based law firm dedicated to business immigration, sports law and related advisory services. A member of the Barreau du Québec since 1992 and the Law Society of Nunavut since 2025, he brings more than three decades of experience advising corporations, entr...

Elsa Agostinho is a member of our Business Immigration group and specializes in Canadian immigration. She is recognized for her professionalism, broad expertise and ability to respond to the changing and growing needs of enterprises operating internationally. Since 1997, Elsa has practiced exclusively in the field of professional mobility, work permits and global immigration. Elsa’s clients primarily include SMEs and multinational companies based in Canada and internationally. She advis...

Annie Bernard's practice focuses on a broad range of complex matters, including construction and class action litigation. She represents clients in almost every sector of the construction industry ranging from owners to general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on issues involving financing, construction defects, project management, professional liability and breach of contract. She has also developed expertise in issues relating to invitations to tender, legal hypothecs for construct...

Seasoned litigator Marc Beauchemin is a key player on Montréal’s municipal and legal scene. As Chair of De Grandpré Chait's Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Marc Beauchemin plays a central role within the firm. His legal practice has two foci. In his first area of practice, municipal law, he represents the private interests of his clients, particularly major property owners, in the context of real estate developments throughout Québec. He and his speciali...

Michael P. Goodhue is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Michael P. practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Goodhue since 2006. 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 Michael P. Goodhue is held by other lawyers.

Isabelle Owston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Isabelle practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Isabelle Owston 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 Isabelle Owston is held by other lawyers.

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...

Daniel Picotte joined the Firm in 1978 and became a partner in 1986. His practice was centred on business law and allowed him to develop cutting-edge expertise in the areas of transactions, restructurings and major investments in public or industrial infrastructure, in addition to offering clients seasoned counsel in Canadian and international markets. In 2020, he joined the Firm’s senior management as General Counsel. In this role, he was primarily responsible for managing compliance a...

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