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J.D. Sharp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. J.D., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J.D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karin Pagé is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration and Labour and Employment Law. Karin, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caroline C. Failes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Caroline C., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Amirault practises corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on equity financings and mergers and acquisitions. He represents start-ups and established businesses, as well as underwriters and investors. Mr. Amirault works with venture capital and private equity funds. In addition to experience in prospectus offerings, private placements and friendly takeovers, he has been involved in hostile bids, proxy battles and contested shareholder meetings. He advises clients on a broad range ...

Darren Blimkie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence. Darren, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

An award-winning and highly sought-after lawyer, Guy has experience in complex commercial litigation (including class actions), administrative law and constitutional law cases. Guy frequently appears before the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), the Superior and Appeal Courts of Ontario and Québec, the Federal Court (FC) and Federal Court of Appeal (FCA). Guy was named to the Order of Canada in 2022, recognizing his contributions as a lawyer, notably to pro bono work, and for his volunteer...

Karen E. Hennessey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Karen E., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Since 1980, Derek Nicholson has been one of Ottawa’s leading Civil Trial Lawyers. Early in his practice, Derek focused on Defense Insurance work representing several major insurance companies. He has also represented many high-profile clients, including the Attorney General of Canada in a trial against Boeing USA, CJOH -TV and Blue Line Taxi. Although he now exclusively represents Plaintiffs against Insurance companies, it is of immense value that he represented insurance companies in t...

Brenda Hollingsworth co-founded Ottawa’s Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers in 2005 with her husband Richard Auger. She runs a full bilingual litigation practice in addition to serving as the firm’s director of legal services. Brenda was named an Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 recipient and took home the Women’s Business Network’s Businesswoman of the Year award in the Professional category. She was also recognized as one of Ottawa Life Magazine&...

Charles Hurdon is managing partner of our Canadian practice and sits on our global executive committee. He is chair of our Canadian management committee. Mr. Hurdon practises employment and labour law exclusively, advising and representing employers in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. He has extensive experience in representing and advising employers in matters relating to executive employment agreements, executive compensation and executive terminations. Mr. Hurdon regularly appear...