Louise Patry

Awatif Lakhdar has been a member of the Family Law, personal law, and estate law group since May 2014. Called to the Barreau du Québec in 2002, she has been in private practice for more than a decade. Her primary area of practice is private international law, and she frequently pleads before all levels of the Quebec courts, including the Superior Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court. She is also a certified mediator. Ms. Lakhdar has participated in seminars and conferences...

François Beauchamp’s hard work and determination have secured him a place at the top of his profession and established him as a leading authority on construction law. François Beauchamp is a renowned litigator who has been representing Québec’s biggest building and bond companies for decades. He wields his wealth of expertise in bonds, construction claims and civil liability to defend his clients’ interests before all courts, whether judicial or arbitral...

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...

Magali Cournoyer-Proulx is a lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in employment, professional and health law, providing top-level strategic advice, with an unmatched reputation in employment practices. She represents clients from various sectors, including banking and insurance, as well as a number of financial institutions, tech companies and manufacturing companies. She advises clients on all aspects of individual employment relationships: contracts of employment, clauses restricting...

Stephane Pouliot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Stephane, who practices law in Laval, Quebec, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joanie is a partner within the Intellectual Property (IP), Agribusiness, Food and Beverage, and Life Sciences groups. She specializes in high-stakes IP litigation, and in the efficient elaboration and protection of IP portfolios. Joanie has an extensive knowledge of the IP legislative and regulatory landscape. She sees IP as more than obtaining, registering or using patents, industrial designs, trademarks or copyrights; for her, IP a way to advance knowledge, obtain return on investment, fina...

Dynamic, inquisitive and a peerless organizer, Janie-Pier is the first to volunteer for social activities and opportunities to network. She is readily available to help and advise others and is driven by teamwork. Her legendary calmness allows her to keep the reins on contentious cases. Janie-Pier became a lawyer at the firm in 2011 after completing her bar internship at another Montréal-based firm. Prior to completing her law degree, she had already earned herself a bachelor’s d...

Alain Y. Dussault is a partner, lawyer and trade-mark agent in Lavery’s intellectual property group. He practices mainly in intellectual property litigation and has an extensive experience in patents, trade-marks, copyrights and industrial designs litigations. He acted in several high-profile intellectual property litigations including multijurisdictional litigation for clients in various industries, such as: pharmaceutical, food, electronics, forest and entertainment. He has represente...

Yannick is an expert in construction law providing advice to owners, general and specialized contractors, and suppliers of materials. He is experienced in handling claims for delays, breach of contract and the recovery of funds, particularly through the use of construction hypothecs, as well as claims for faulty work and hidden defects. He has represented various construction industry stakeholders before traditional courts and bodies offering alternative dispute resolution methods, such as ar...

Marcel Naud is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Marcel, 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 Marcel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.