Keith Hanna

Richard is a natural storyteller and his many stories have elicited much laughter from both clients and colleagues. He is a mighty and strategic litigator who leaves nothing to chance. Richard joined Monette Barakett in 1980. He is a long-standing partner and was a member of the executive committee for over 25 years. He served as managing partner from 2012 to 2017.Richard specializes in labour and employment law in the public, parapublic and private sectors. For more than thirty years, he has...

Jean-Daniel Lamy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Expropriation Law and Municipal Law. Jean-Daniel, 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 Jean-Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Cabana’s practice focuses on tax law and covers both income tax and commodity taxes, including customs law. Paul advises both Canadian and foreign businesses in the course of their various transactions and current operations, as well as in the context of disputes with the tax authorities. He is regularly involved in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, real estate transactions, audits, objections and appeals. Paul also helps employers navigate their tax obligations,...

Billy Katelanos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Billy, 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 Billy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Rozansky is a partner in the Corporate/Commercial group in our Montréal office. Scott is especially renowned for his in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and start-ups. He has been advising and guiding entrepreneurs, start-ups and their investors on financing and venture capital strategy, and walking them through all stages of company development. In addition to his extensive experience in emerging technologies, Scott has an extensive background in securities, mergers &...

Fadi Amine specializes in civil and commercial litigation, particularly in class actions, complex commercial disputes, international commercial arbitration, consumer protection, competition law, advertising law, franchising and product distribution. As part of his insurance practice, he focuses on professional liability, product liability, and civil liability. Fadi has acted as legal counsel before all levels of Quebec courts and before the Supreme Court of Canada. He has developed particular...

Jean Teboul is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Class Action Litigation. Jean, 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 Jean is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura Gheorghiu is a partner in the Montréal office of Gowling WLG, where she works with the National Tax Practice Group. Laura's practice focuses on M&A, cross-border investment structures, corporate reorganizations and providing advice on national and multinational private equity funds. She also has much experience in the taxation of new technologies — in particular, of providers of e-business and blockchain technology solutions. Laura also advises on issues involving stock...

Emilie Paquin-Holmested is a member of the Labour, Employment & Human Rights practice group. Her practice is primarily focused on federal and provincial labour relations, employment law and human rights law. In addition to providing strategic and preventative advice, she represents clients in litigious matters before the civil courts and administrative and arbitration tribunals and guides them during collective bargaining. A member of the Quebec Bar, the Young Bar of Montréal, the ...

Marilyn Piccini Roy is a Partner and Head of the Estates, Wills and Trusts Group. Her practice focuses on wealth management, estates, trusts, regimes of protective supervision and elder law. She serves as counsel to private clients, trust companies, philanthropists, as well as individual and institutional trustees. Recognized as a leading lawyer in trusts and estates, wealth management and tax planning, Marilyn is also well known for her ability to interact with a wide network of professional...