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Alain M. Leclerc is a patent and trademark agent and intellectual property lawyer. He advises, guides and represents clients in connection with intellectual property asset protection, with particular emphasis on drafting and obtaining patents. Alain develops winning strategies for protecting and enhancing the value of intellectual property. He is able to propose proactive and practical solutions based on thirty years of experience. He has written numerous authoritative works on intellectual p...

Laurence Ste-Marie, a partner at the firm, brings over ten years of experience resolution dispute in civil and commercial matters. Building on a diversified background, Laurence has consistently shown a facility to adapt her legal services to complex situations and provide tailored strategies and solution. She appears before the Quebec and federal courts, including in class actions, as well as in international arbitration. https://woods.qc.ca/en/team/laurence-ste-marie

Eric Ouimet is head of BCF’s Litigation group and a founding partner of the firm. With over 30 years of experience, he is a senior partner in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. His ability to identify our clients’ technical and strategic issues makes him an invaluable counsel in matters pertaining to manufacters’ and designers’ liability, intellectual property infringements, as well as privacy and data protection. He is a seasoned practitioner in intellectua...

Marvin Liebman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Marvin, 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 Marvin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Simon Bisson is a member of the Corporate/Commercial law group. He advises clients on transactions relating to the acquisition and sale of businesses and the operation and financing of corporations and investment funds. A member of the Barreau du Québec since 2014, Simon focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital and private equity. Simon holds a licence en droit (LLL) and a Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa. Prior to his legal studies, he obtained a...

Olivier’s practice is focused on corporate finance, secured transactions, restructuring and the regulation of financial institutions. Olivier represents financial institutions, including banks, and borrowers in connection with: private and public financing project financing syndicated and cross-border loans alternative financing through asset-based lending leasing structured finance In 2003-2004, Olivier served as law clerk to the Honourable Madam Justice Marie Deschamps of the Supreme ...

Partner at Woods, Bodgan Catanu’s practice focuses on complex commercial disputes. He has extensive experience in high-stakes contractual matters, class actions, and corporate litigation. He has pleaded before the first instance and appeal tribunals of the province of Québec. He acted as lead counsel in several commercial arbitrations, notably a $200 million supplier–distributor UNCITRAL arbitration. He was recently co-lead counsel for certain bondholders of Nemaska Lithium...

Angeline Therrien-Lapointe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Angeline, 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 Angeline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Etienne Chauvin has a rock solid reputation in construction law. Etienne Chauvin’s practice focuses on construction law. He represents general contractors, specialized contractors and consortia in litigation before all levels of court in Québec. He assists clients at every stage of their construction matters, whether before, during or after the execution of a contract. His experience also extends to construction bonds and professional and civil liability. Although he regularly re...

Aaron Rodger's goal: Staunchly defending your tax rights. With more than 20 years of tax and litigation experience, Aaron Rodgers is a seasoned lawyer on our Tax Law Team. With his vast experience and in-depth knowledge, Aaron successfully represents clients before the Court of Quebec, Superior Court, Quebec Court of Appeal, Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. Aaron’s know-how is highly sought after, and he routinely speaks to a variety of professional groups...