Joseph W. Allen

Jean-Philippe practises technology and intellectual property law. He combines in-depth knowledge and strategic thinking to help companies in the software, entertainment, consumer products, natural resources, social networks, online services, e-commerce and manufacturing industries. He expertly acts for numerous companies as a trademark agent and advises them on their global trademark strategy. Jean-Philippe appears before the courts and specialized boards. He has extensive experience in oppos...

Pierre-Yves Leduc is a partner and Head of the Montréal office’s Corporate Group. His practice focuses primarily in the areas of public and private, domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions, securities and corporate finance. Pierre-Yves has over 20 years of extensive experience advising issuers and underwriters in public offerings and private placements, and corporations in acquisitions and divestitures. He also has a solid track record of advising both buyers and sel...

An entrepreneur at heart, Seth Abbey understands your reality. Seth Abbey practises in business law, with a particular interest in entrepreneurship. His practice focuses on private equity/venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, technology, multigenerational planning and transfers and acting as general counsel for small and medium-sized businesses. With both a law and a business degree from McGill University, Seth Abbey understands the interconnectivity of the t...

Josée Cavalancia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Josée, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Josée is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caroline Briand is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Caroline, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Claude E. Jodoin practises tax law, with a focus on corporate financing, financial instruments, the purchase and sale of companies, and reorganizations. Claude regularly assists financial institutions during major mandates dealing with large public issues of securities. He also advises large national and international public and private corporations on reorganization. The high technology and biotechnology industries continue to evolve, and Claude helps clients develop corporate finance struct...

Ayse Gauthier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Ayse, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ayse is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frédéric Plamondon has broad litigation experience with a strong focus on white-collar defence, securities litigation and class actions. He advises corporations, public issuers and market participants in a wide range of investigations, frauds and other financial crime matters, including foreign corruption. Frédéric is regularly called upon to take part in proceedings involving various regulators and public bodies, as well as in competition and securities class acti...

Peter Villani leads complex transactions with major players in the retail, ecommerce, fibre optics testing, and telecommunications sectors. With dealings in the US, South Africa, South America, Europe and Asia, Peter possesses exceptional international insight and perspective. Peter is active in the community, having been president of the Jewish Vocational Service and JVS Jewish Workshop Inc., and acting as current legal counsel to the Canadian Italian Business & Professionals Association...

Your interests are Louis Samuel’s priority. Louis is a member of the board of directors and head of the Commercial Litigation team. His practice focuses on real estate and estate litigation, and his clientele consists primarily of real estate owners, developers and brokers. Over the years, he has developed unique advocacy skills and handles a wide array of disputes pertaining to estates and estate liquidation, including disputes involving liquidators, administrators, trustees and heirs....