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Andrew W. McKenna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Andrew W. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew W. McKenna since 2021. 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 Andrew W. McKenna is held by other lawyers.

James M.O. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. James M.O. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized James M.O. Miller 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 James M.O. Miller is held by other lawyers.

Melanie Polowin is a partner in Gowlings' Ottawa office, practising in the Employment and Labour Law National Practice Group. Melanie advises Canadian and international employers, from start-ups to well established companies, on how to effectively manage all aspects of their employment relationships, from recruitment and hiring to termination. Melanie also assists businesses and investors with the employment aspects of corporate life-cycle events, including starting up, financing, mergers and...

Joshua Moon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Joshua practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua Moon 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 Joshua Moon is held by other lawyers.

Virginia Schweitzer practices in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, mining, energy and technology law. Regularly advising clients on public offerings, including IPOs, in Canada and the United States, Virginia has also assisted with private placements for technology, biotechnology and mining clients. Her expertise also extends to negotiating mergers, takeovers and acquisitions on behalf of both public and non-public companies. Virginia also advises corporatio...

A member of the Ontario, Quebec and Nunavut bars, Sébastien Lorquet is a lawyer, strategist and negotiator with more than 20 years experience assisting employers with their most challenging human resources issues. He assists the firm's clients with a wide range of issues relating to labour relations, grievance arbitration, union certification, strikes, dismissals, corporate policies, personnel management, restructuring, human rights and labour standards. Sébastien has extensive ...

Christopher Edwards is a senior partner in our Employment, Labour & Public Law , Commercial Litigation , Insurance and Workplace Investigations Groups. A seasoned litigator, he has over 20 years of experience conducting trials and hearings before administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Christopher has appeared at all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Ontario Court of Appeal and federally at the Federal Court of Appeal. Christopher is currently one of three partners on the Manage...

Terilynn is a member of our Real Estate & Development and Commercial Leasing law groups. She brings to the firm extensive experience in commercial real estate, financing and leasing law. Terilynn has represented some of Ottawa’s most prominent land developers, landlords and tenants. Her practice includes all aspects of commercial real estate and commercial leasing, including advising clients on complicated land sharing agreements, including co-ownerships, limited partnerships and jo...

While working for a broad range of clients, Harold covers numerous facets of tax practice, including personal and corporate income tax planning, estate planning, goods and services tax, sales and land taxes, international tax, tax litigation, and dispute resolution. He acts on a wide variety of corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, share and asset purchases, corporate reorganizations, and leveraged buyouts. In addition, he helps establish employee profit sharing and stock ...

Travis Webb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Travis practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Travis Webb 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 Travis Webb is held by other lawyers.