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Laurence Bich-Carrière practises in the Litigation Group. A member of the Quebec Bar and of the Law Society of Ontario, her practice is wide-ranging, and she provides services in areas that include class actions, municipal affairs, consumer protection, construction law, administrative law, and infrastructure. She represents a variety of clients before the court, particularly in appeal cases, and also advises clients on drafting and negotiating contracts and settlements and on risk mana...

With over 45 years of experience in the legal realm, Daniel specializes in business transactions such as merger and acquisition transactions, financing, corporate law, energy law (electricity), mining law, and infrastructure. He also offers international advisory services. In his international practice, Daniel Bénay has played a pivotal role as a counsel in the development and implementation of hydroelectric projects in Madagascar, bank restructuring, and securities legislation in Came...

Sebastian L. Pyzik is a Partner of the firm. He is a versatile and effective litigator whose practice focuses on large, sensitive, reputational or strategic civil and commercial litigation. He regularly appears before the trial and appeal courts of Quebec as well as before arbitration tribunals. Sebastian also acts as a strategic advisor to the firm's clients in litigious matters. https://woods.qc.ca/en/team/sebastian-pyzik

André Prévost is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. André, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which André is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexandre Gagnon works in corporate debt financing. He represents lenders, including lending syndicates, and participates in various aspects of debt restructuring and project financing. Alexandre prepares and finalizes credit agreements, security documents and other related documents. He also represents clients in connection with corporate borrowings. Alexandre has built a reputation for excellence among peers and clients by working in multi-disciplinary teams during major multi-million dolla...

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

Marie-Hélène Jolicoeur is a partner with expertise in the fields of labour and employment law, health law, and occupational health and safety law. She appears before administrative tribunals and common law courts, primarily the Tribunal administratif du travail . She also acts as spokesperson for employers negotiating collective agreements. Ms. Jolicoeur was called to the Bar in July 2007 and joined Lavery in July 2011 after practising with another law firm for several years. Fr...

Morris Jacobson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Morris, 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 Morris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jean Bertrand focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, including class actions and arbitration, and on administrative law, with emphasis on regulated activity such as competition, transportation, international trade and energy. He has appeared frequently before Quebec and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as before regulatory boards such as the Commission des transports du Québec, the Régie de l’énergie, the Competition Tribunal, ...

Maria Braker is counsel in our Litigation and Conflict Resolution group. She has extensive experience in appellate advocacy, in complex contractual disputes, in administrative law, as well as in class action defense. Her practice includes a focus on written advocacy, as well as providing legal opinions on difficult and novel legal issues. Maria is also actively involved in securities litigation. Maria began her career as a research lawyer at the Court of Appel of Quebec, for the honorable Jac...