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Anthony Franceschini is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation, Construction Law and Product Liability Law. Anthony, 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 Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A partner of the firm, Mtre Cindy Bélanger practices in intellectual property law and in advertising and marketing. A trademark agent, Mtre Cindy Bélanger develops strategies for trademark filings in Canada and abroad and adapts them to her clients’ objectives. She advises them on matters relating to trademark adoption and registration, trademark licences, copyright and domain name. She also works in litigation cases involving trademarks and copyright. She also specializes...

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...

L. Michel Huart joined the firm in 2006 following a lengthy career in the railway industry, where he held the position of General Counsel for Canadian National. He was Solicitor for the Canada Labour Relations Board and for the Canadian Transport Commission before joining VIA Rail following its creation in 1978. At VIA, he was Solicitor and Deputy General Secretary until 1984, when he became VIA’s General Superintendent, Transportation, for Quebec. He later held the position of Director...

Nick Krnjevic is a Partner in our Insurance Law Group. His practice focuses on insurance law and private international law. His insurance practice includes advising on, and litigating, insurance and reinsurance issues pertaining to primary and excess CGL, E&O, D&O, EPLI, Cyber, Property, Business Interruption and Fidelity coverage. He also acts as monitoring coverage counsel in domestic and international litigation. He also advises insurance carriers on drafting issues and provides in...

Isabelle Duval is a member of the Family, Personal and Estate Law group. She handles every aspect of family law, from divorce, separation, relocation and custody to child and spousal support. Isabelle holds a Juris Doctor in Common Law and a Master in Business Law from the Université de Montréal and has successfully argued many major cases, including longstanding cases, before the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal of Québec. She has developed expertise in divorces in...

Catherine Maheu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law and Labour and Employment Law. Catherine, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Myriam Brixi practises in civil and commercial litigation, primarily in the areas of class actions, product liability and insurance law. She has participated in complex class actions raising important legal issues, including a wide range of multi-jurisdictional class actions. The experience she has gained in these major cases has enabled her to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the procedural and strategic aspects of class actions in Canada. Me Brixi is ranked as a Future Star by Benchmark...

Carly Flam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Carly, 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 Carly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Since the beginning of her career, Karine Fournier has focused her practice exclusively on labour, employment, and human rights. In addition to frequently appearing before different courts, Karine also plays a key advisory role, particularly during certification applications and collective bargaining negotiations. A true master negotiator in the field of collective bargaining, Karine has gained renown for over 15 years for her success in handling numerous collective bargaining negotiations in...