Michael S. Hebert

Robert Sheahan is chair of Gowling WLG's Professional Liability Department and a member of the firm's National Management Committee, providing strategic leadership for the firm’s Canadian insurance & professional liability and medical defence practices. Robb’s practice focuses on health law and professional liability, with particular emphasis on medical defence. He is current the co-lead General Counsel to the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) and previously repre...

Shawn Duguay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Shawn practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn Duguay since 2026. 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 Shawn Duguay is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Lanouette is a Partner in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Ottawa office and is widely-considered to be one of the smartest trade lawyers in the country. In a recent Chambers’ review, Mr. Lanouette was described as an “extremely intelligent and thoughtful” lawyer and terrific research specialist. He has played a key role in almost every major trade remedy case in Canada since being called to the bar in 2011. Many of these cases are bet-the-company cases where the stakes for ...

John Lundrigan is the leader of the Personal Injury Group, and joined Nelligan Law in 2002, and became a partner in 2006. John practises in the areas of personal injury, disability claims, professional negligence, product liability claims, environmental contamination, home inspection cases, insurance defence, farmers law and litigation. As well as law, John also has degrees in Physical Education (with emphasis in anatomy, kinesiology and physiology) and in Education. Prior to becoming a lawye...

Douglas Kelly is a real estate and development lawyer in Ottawa. As a member of our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation , Doug has worked both for private and public sector corporations including the former City of Ottawa and Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. He has also represented many municipalities in Eastern Ontario and the new City of Ottawa. He has represented numerous major builders and developers in Ottawa and throughout Ontario. In the area of expropriation law, ...

With more than 30 years of knowledge and experience, Don provides guidance to family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals in Ottawa and the surrounding region. His areas of practice include corporate law, wills, trusts, and succession planning, with a primary focus on the creation of tax-effective structures for the accumulation and transfer of wealth. Clients appreciate his accessibility, judgment, quality of work, and proactive approach in addressing their needs. Don studied math...

Jay Kerr-Wilson leads Fasken’s Copyright Group and is a recognized authority in communications and public law, with a particular focus on copyright. He advises Canadian and international clients in the communications and technology sectors on a wide range of regulatory and legal matters, including telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, copyright licensing and liability, and trademark protection. Jay regularly represents clients before the Copyright Board of Canada and in appell...

Louis-Pierre Grégoire is a partner in Gowlings’ Ottawa office. He focuses his practice on construction law and civil litigation with an emphasis on construction matters, commercial disputes, condominium law, insurance, product liability, and professional responsibility. He has represented many parties in the construction industry (financial institutions, owners, contractors, material suppliers, entrepreneurs, engineers, manufacturers, building officials and home inspectors). Loui...

Alyssa Tomkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Alyssa practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Alyssa Tomkins 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 Alyss...

Philip joined Soloway Wright in 2015 and began practicing municipal and planning law immediately after his call to the Bar in 2017. As a member of our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation Group , he regularly represents developers, businesses, homeowners and municipalities navigating land use regulations and a full range of development approvals. Phil enjoys collaborating with his clients’ land use planners, architects, engineers and other professionals to develop innovative ...