Maude St-Georges

Claudia Desjardins Bélisle represents employers in all types of labour and employment matters, but has developed a special expertise in complex litigation surrounding violation of restrictive covenants and violation of proprietary and confidential information obligations, supporting employers during unionization campaigns and the application of the Charter of the French Language. She regularly represents employers before courts and grievance arbitrators. She advises them on union certi...

Luc R. Borduas is a partner of the firm and he devotes his practice to corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures in the fields of pharmaceuticals, intellectual property, as well as domestic and international trade. Mr. Borduas represents many national, international, and regional companies active in the manufacturing, commercial, and services sectors, including venture capital firms. Mr. Borduas also represents universities and university health centr...

Neil Wiener practices securities law with an emphasis on financing and mergers & acquisitions. He advises on a broad range of securities law matters, including public offerings, private placements, stock exchange listings, take-over bids, going-private transactions, reverse take-overs and shareholder proxy fights. Neil acts as lead counsel in equity and debt offerings for both issuers and dealers and in M&A transactions. In addition to his work in financing and mergers & acquisiti...

James A. Woods , senior partner of the firm, practises in litigation and arbitration and pleads at all levels of federal and provincial courts in Ontario and Québec including the Supreme Court of Canada. Once again, named by Lexpert® 2017 as one of the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada – Montreal, Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Recognized by the Best Lawyers Directory since 2006 for his expertise in the fields of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Corporat...

Zeïneb Mellouli advises and represents public and private companies in all aspects related to labour and employment law, privacy, and the application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. She is regularly called upon to appear before administrative tribunals and civil courts, including the Superior Court, the Court of Québec, and the Commission des relations du travail. During her studies, she was named second best spea...

Nicolas Simard-Lafontaine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Nicolas practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolas Simard-Lafontaine since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicolas Simard-Lafontaine is held by other lawyers.

Caroline Jodoin advises provincially and federally regulated companies on all aspects of employment and labour law. She also represents them before various administrative tribunals in such matters as discrimination, harassment, employment termination and the interpretation and application of collective agreements. She has extensive experience in human rights issues, and has participated in a variety of significant certification mandates. Ms. Jodoin also assists employers in the daily manageme...

Passionate about law and current events, François is a matchless speaker and negotiator. He is known for his sense of loyalty and for his availability and always demonstrates great respect for those with whom he works. Always up to date on current events, François skillfully heads big cases with a keen eye for strategy and law. His problem-solving skills and ability to find solutions help him find ways around any obstacle. François joined the firm in 1990 while he was sti...

Janie Chaloux has developed a practice focused on real estate law, advising landowners, real estate developers, financial institutions and private lenders. She is mainly involved in transactions involving real estate development, the acquisition and sale of real estate, real estate investments and real estate financing. She also advises real estate developers on contractor licensing issues. She is also involved in corporate reorganization, including for purposes of real estate aspect of the t...

Martin Legault is a partner in the Tax law group in our Montréal office. He advises companies, financial institutions and investors on tax structuring for strategic transactions. He also works with organizations operating in Canada and internationally to develop effective tax solutions tailored to their business objectives. His practice focuses on complex tax matters, particularly in connection with mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, financings and restructurings. Martin regula...