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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, Insi...

Ms. Fournier is a partner-owner in the firm. She counsels and represents our clients before administrative and civil courts in matters pertaining to disciplinary measures, complaints to the CNESST, grievance arbitration, charter-related issues, psychological harassment claims and occupational health and safety matters. She previously worked for an organization where she gained extensive expertise in labour law in the field of education. She also acts as a lecturer and contributes to our vario...

Charles-Antoine Péladeau's practice covers all aspects of civil and commercial litigation, including class actions, insurance law and consumer protection law. He also practises in penal law and deals with matters relating to business ethics and anti-corruption. Since 2017, Mr. Péladeau has been an affiliate researcher at the Class Action Lab of the University of Montreal. He also taught in the civil law program at the same university.

Alexandre Hébert distinguishes himself not only through his expertise in business law and complex transactions but also by his role as a trusted advisor to his clients. Passionate about his practice, Alexandre considers himself as a creator of opportunities, guiding his clients on their growth journey through legal and strategic advisory services. His entrepreneurial spirit and extensive network enable him to provide significant added value to his clients, helping them navigate success...

Paule Hamelin is a partner in the firm's Montréal office, practising primarily in civil and commercial litigation, including product liability, contractual commercial disputes (contract of services, franchises or leases) and bank litigation. Paule is also involved in the areas of regulatory and compliance law, energy, consumer protection law, marketing and advertising law and privacy law. A portion of her practice is also devoted to extraordinary recourses and class actions. She has ap...

Austin Del Rio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Austin, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Austin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Upon graduating from the National Program of the University of Ottawa (LL.L./LL.B.) in 2000 – as the recipient of the John Aylen Q.C. Prize for highest academic standing - Michael began his legal career working in the litigation department of a large national firm, Fasken Martineau. In fact, Michael initially worked for the firm as a student in the Montreal office and subsequently, as a lawyer in the Toronto office. In 2002, Michael returned to academia by undertaking his LL.M. studies ...

Based in Gowling WLG's Montreal office, Giovanna is a leading intellectual property lawyer whose practice is focused on trademark protection. Giovanna provides strategic advice on contentious and non-contentious matters to a broad range of clients, from entertainment companies and software businesses to fashion retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. She has extensive expertise in all aspects of trademark protection, including trademark clearance and opinions, prosecution, oppositions, po...

Bernard Boucher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Bernard, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bernard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.