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Ryan Steeves is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Ryan practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Steeves since 2023. 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 Ryan Steeves is held by other lawyers.

Christopher P. Morris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Christopher P. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher P. Morris since 2022. 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 Christopher P. Morris is held by other lawyers.

Virginia Schweitzer practices in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, mining, energy and technology law. Regularly advising clients on public offerings, including IPOs, in Canada and the United States, Virginia has also assisted with private placements for technology, biotechnology and mining clients. Her expertise also extends to negotiating mergers, takeovers and acquisitions on behalf of both public and non-public companies. Virginia also advises corporatio...

Sybil Johnson-Abbott is an Ottawa real estate lawyer and a member of our Real Estate & Development and Commercial Leasing law groups. Sybil brings to the firm extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, conveyancing and financing matters. She routinely acts on purchases and sales transactions for commercial, residential, condominium and rural properties. She also advises on municipal related real estate, including land development, subdivision and site plan agreements, an...

Jean Bédard, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Arbitration and International Trade and Finance Law. Jean practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jean Bédard, K.C. since 2024. 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 Jean Bédard, K.C. is held by other lawyers.

Michael S. Polowin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Michael S. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Michael S. Polowin since 2010. 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 Michael S. Polowin is held by other lawyers.

Todd Burke is a senior litigation partner in the firm's Ottawa office. His practice is focused on commercial litigation, professional liability and risk management. With over 20 years of experience, Todd has handled complex disputes for individuals, private and public companies, as well as government and other public agencies. His representation includes early case assessment, regular reporting, project management, e-discovery best practices, effective budgeting and vigorous representation. T...

George Vuicic is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Ottawa office and a member of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. In his fully bilingual practice, he advises and represents employers on a broad range of labour and employment issues including litigation, regulatory prosecutions, arbitration and labour board proceedings. George advises school boards, colleges and universities on both labour relations and education law including special education...

Andrea Pitts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Andrea practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Pitts 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 Andrea Pitts is held by other lawyers.

Alice Weatherston is an associate lawyer at Nelligan Law, and a member of our Family Law practice group. Alice regularly represents her clients in court at conferences, motions and trials. She also represents her clients, or helps them prepare themselves, to attend out of court dispute resolution processes such as mediation or arbitration. Alice also enjoys drafting or providing legal advice to people entering into marriage contracts or cohabitation agreements and is particularly interested i...