Marc-André Coulombe

Francis Trifiro has an active banking and financial services practice. He represents Canadian and foreign lenders and borrowers involved in syndicated loans, project financings, asset-based financings, acquisition financings and other private funding transactions. He is responsible for negotiating, preparing and implementing various aspects of these transactions, such as credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, sureties and refinancing and debt restructuring documentation. Financial insti...

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...

Marc Lapointe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Marc, who practices law in Laval, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Patrick Henry is a litigator and a Partner in our Insurance Law Group. His practice focuses on insurance law, civil litigation, civil and professional liability and product liability law. Mr. Henry has pleaded before all judicial instances and appeal levels including on four occasions before the Supreme Court of Canada. His fields of practice include insurance law, civil litigation, civil and professional liability and product liability law.

François-Nicolas is a litigator, negotiator, author and renowned speaker. He is recognized for his people skills as well as his communication skills, notably when speaking on topics relating to labour relations. He is the firm’s resident artist and his marked interest in contemporary art has allowed the firm to considerably develop its art collection. He joined Monette Barakett as a student in 1998. He has been a partner since 2008 and oversees talent recruitment and leads the fi...

Kadiatou Sow has been a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial group since 2014. She focuses on commercial transactions in relation to mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations of private companies, venture capital, equity financing and joint ventures. She advises start-ups and multinationals regarding projects in Canada and abroad. Kadiatou has knowledge in various industries, including natural resources, fund management and new technologies.

David Quesnel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice and Product Liability Law. David, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With nearly twenty years of experience, Alexis Charpentier has acquired in-depth knowledge in labour relations. He is particularly sought out with regard to collective bargaining and grievance arbitration. Alexis is also recognized for his experience as a speaker and instructor for corporations and employer associations, where he has given hundreds of trainings on all legal issues related to human resource management. Alexis has in-depth knowledge of the collective bargaining process, having ...

François Barette is recognized as a leading litigator and tax lawyer. He represents diversified clients including individuals, corporations and trusts both in Canada and internationally. François’ practice extends well beyond tax litigation and he is asked to intervene in a range of civil and administrative matters. François advises clients on issues concerning federal and provincial income tax, sales tax, goods and services tax, excise tax, payroll taxes and proper...

Solomon Sananes practises corporate finance and securities (including both private placements and public financings), mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. In corporate financing, he acts in numerous Canadian and Canadian/US cross-border offerings of debt, equity and derivative instruments on behalf of issuers, selling shareholders and underwriters. In mergers and acquisitions, he participates in a variety of significant transactions, acting for both buyers and sellers of public...