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Mélanie Béland acts as counsel within the Litigation group at our Montréal Office. As such, she assists clients in securities matters in a litigious context or before such a situation arises. Mélanie has extensive knowledge in this area as well as in criminal and administrative matters after having worked for 12 years as a prosecutor for the Litigation Department of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). She has made numerous representations befor...

Tina Aswad is a partner in Gowling WLG’s Montréal office and a member of the firm’s Labour, Employment & Equalities Group. Her practice covers all aspects of collective and individual labour relations, including providing advisory services and drafting employment relationship-related documents such as employment agreements, policies, service agreements, restrictive clauses and compensation plans. She has extensive experience in labour and employment litigation, particul...

Martin Côté is a Partner in our Civil and Commercial Litigation Group. His practice focuses primarily on civil, commercial and real estate litigation, as well as provisional measures such as injunctions and cases with international aspects raising questions on the applicable legislation, the jurisdiction of the courts and the enforcement of foreign decisions. Martin Côté is also committed to the future of RSS as a member of the Management Committee, after having been...

Agnès Pignoly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Agnès practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Agnès Pignoly 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 Agnès Pignoly is held by other lawyers.

Frédéric Gilbert is an excellent litigator and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers who specializes in franchise and real estate law. Frédéric is one of the most involved and recognized Canadian lawyers in the franchise industry. He regularly participates on different panels and authored the latest reference work on franchise law in Quebec. Frédéric successfully pleaded some of the leading franchise cases in Canada, including Dunkin’ ...

André Champagne is a partner and a member of Lavery’s Business law group. He has extensive professional experience in commercial and business law and has represented clients before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. In 2006, Mr. Champagne was elected Fellow of the International Society of Barristers. Membership is by invitation only after a thorough screening process that considers the lawyer’s ability, experience, accomplishments, and ethical stand...

Louis is a partner of the firm. Member of the Quebec, Ontario, and New York bars, he has been practicing civil and commercial litigation and arbitration since 2004. He regularly represents clients before both trial and appellate courts, as well as before domestic and international arbitral tribunals. He has particular expertise regarding contractual disputes, corporate and shareholder litigation, manufacturers’ liability, insolvency, employment law, private international law and injunct...

Jacinthe Kirouac-Letendre is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Jacinthe practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Jacinthe Kirouac-Letendre since 2027. 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 Jacinthe Kirouac-Letendre is held by other lawyers.

Laurence Ste-Marie, a Partner at the firm, with over a decade of experience in resolving disputes in civil and commercial matters. Building on a diversified background, Laurence has consistently shown a facility to adapt her legal services to complex situations and provide tailored strategies and solution. She appears before the Quebec and federal courts, including in class actions, as well as in international arbitration. Laurence Ste-Marie | Woods

Seon K. Kang is an accomplished lawyer specializing in private equity, project finance, investment funds, acquisitions, sales, restructurings, and business combinations. She has successfully led significant domestic and cross-border transactions across sectors such as automotive, energy, franchising, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Known for her extensive experience in complex corporate matters, sound judgment, and dedication to client-focused service, Seon is a valuable resource for c...