Michel Gélinas

Doug founded IMK in 1997 with the late Colin K. Irving. In the course of his career, he has acted as lead counsel in many complex cases, participated in trials covered by the media, advised clients on delicate issues and played key roles in crisis management to avoid or settle disputes. His career and his way of intervening in cases have earned him the respect of all the courts before which he has pleaded. He has acted for the Chief Justice of Quebec and the Canadian Judicial Council and has ...

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...

A partner in charge of the Taxation group at BCF, Marc-André Godard specializes in the tax aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions, national and international restructurings, and tax planning for both public and private corporations. His understanding of the business world, his ability to explain tax implications in plain language, and his wide availability help him advise executives on making the best commercial decisions. Marc-André is recognized for his approach and his...

Richard is a natural storyteller and his many stories have elicited much laughter from both clients and colleagues. He is a mighty and strategic litigator who leaves nothing to chance. Richard joined Monette Barakett in 1980. He is a long-standing partner and was a member of the executive committee for over 25 years. He served as managing partner from 2012 to 2017.Richard specializes in labour and employment law in the public, parapublic and private sectors. For more than thirty years, he has...

Andrew Etcovitch specializes in corporate tax, particularly in domestic and cross-border corporate financing, corporate reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions. Andrew also has broad experience in designing tax-efficient ownership structures for owner- managed businesses and his experience includes advising companies within the real estate, video gaming and automotive industries as well as a wide variety of other businesses. Also within the scope of his practice, Andrew has represented c...

Caroline Émond is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Caroline, 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 Caroline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marie-Hélène Jetté, CHRP, a partner at Langlois Lawyers, has been representing and advising employers for over 25 years in the fields of labour and employment law, human rights and freedoms, and administrative law. Her skills are widely recognized in the industry, particularly in matters related to employment termination, psychological harassment, discrimination, labour standards and occupational health and safety. Clients regularly call upon Marie-Hélène to...

Marie-Christine Gagnon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Marie-Christine, 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 Marie-Christine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frédéric Barriault is a member of the Corporate/Commercial group at the Montréal office. His practice is centered on trust law, estate planning, assets protection strategies and corporate restructurings for private clients. He advises individuals, families and their enterprises from various backgrounds in order to provide them with tailor-made solutions in order to meet their personal goals, estate and business succession goals and philanthropic intentions. With his exper...

Frank Zylberberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Frank, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.