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Pierre Lissoir is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Pierre, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pierre is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jules Charette practises tax law. He regularly advises businesses, developers, public bodies and financial institutions on the tax aspects of financings, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, executive compensation and international transactions. Mr. Charette also represents taxpayers in disputes with the tax authorities. In addition, he advises individuals on estate planning, which has led him to develop expertise in trusts and estates. Mr. Charette is co-chair of our Canadian tax team ...

Pierre-Philippe leads and negotiates M&A commercial transactions. He is a pragmatic, ambitious, and creative lawyer who has developed a keen business sense. His business acumen enables him to provide effective advice on complex issues to clients in wide-ranging industries, including the healthcare sector and highly innovative growth companies. As a lawyer recognized for his communications skills, he provides companies with the support they need for continued growth. His active listening s...

François Fontaine has a wealth of experience as a litigator in civil, corporate and commercial litigation and penal procedure, including white collar crime and regulatory investigations, before all Quebec courts and the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. Fontaine devotes a significant portion of his practice to representing clients before the courts and tribunals in administrative litigation (including injunctions and judicial review). Mr. Fontaine has a great deal of experience in fraud and...

Martin Pichette is a partner of the Litigation group and a member of the Board of Directors of the firm. He acts primarily as a commercial and civil litigator, focusing on cases related to construction law, professional liability, damage insurance, and product liability. Before joining the firm, Mr. Pichette practised for many years with another leading law firm in the areas of commercial litigation, construction, and real estate. He has also worked as a political assistant with the Senate of...

Mtre Carignan has been working in general liability and insurance law for over 30 years. He is an experienced litigator and negotiator and holds the title of certified mediator, which is recognized by the Barreau du Québec. He acts mainly for insurers in all manner of liability disputes, and handles disciplinary matters, defending claim adjusters and brokers before various disciplinary committees. He became a certified mediator in 2019. He approaches delicate and complex disputes with ...

Hugh Mansfield is a partner, lawyer, patent agent and trade-mark agent in Lavery’s intellectual property group. He practices in the intellectual property field since 2000. He is a lawyer and a registered patent agent in both Canada and the United States. Before practicing in intellectual property, he worked for over six years in Germany within a major consulting engineering firm, developing both air-ground data links and software simulating data communications in the aviation field. Hug...

Martin Lord is a Partner in our Estates, Wills and Trusts group. His practice focuses on tax law. He advises clients in business matters, particularly in terms of tax planning for the protection and cross-generation transmission of assets through domestic trusts or wills. He also facilitates charitable donations.

Jean-François Vadeboncoeur is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset-Based Lending Practice and Banking and Finance Law. Jean-François, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jean-François is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

François Beauchamp’s hard work and determination have secured him a place at the top of his profession and established him as a leading authority on construction law. François Beauchamp is a renowned litigator who has been representing Québec’s biggest building and bond companies for decades. He wields his wealth of expertise in bonds, construction claims and civil liability to defend his clients’ interests before all courts, whether judicial or arbitral...