Natalie Bussière

Anne-Marie’s sense of priorities and organization were well-earned as she pursued her career alongside raising four children. Having settled and pleaded a great number of cases before the courts, Anne-Marie is known as a skillful litigator with a friendly demeanour. She has a marked interest in alternative means of conflict resolution and excels when it comes to finding creative solutions to address delicate situations. She joined Monette Barakett in 1985 and became partner in 1997. She...

Peter Wiazowski practises corporate finance and securities law, focusing on cross-border debt capital markets and banking. With extensive experience in liability management, he represents borrowers and lenders, and issuers and underwriters, in secured loans, debt offerings, debt tender offers and strategic refinancings, as well as debt finance solutions for M&A, asset portfolio optimization and project finance. Mr. Wiazowski is a seasoned liability management practitioner, representing bo...

Fabrice L. Coulombe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Fabrice L., 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 Fabrice L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Larisa Albu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Larisa, 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 Larisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erik P. Masse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Law. Erik P., who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erik P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Louis-Philippe Borduas’ corporate and business law practice focuses specifically on mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and corporate and venture capital financing. Louis-Philippe acts as senior legal counsel for Miller Thomson, advising clients on all aspects of business transactions, from mergers and acquisitions to financing. Louis-Philippe is frequently called upon to advise both buyers and sellers. Over his career, Louis-Philippe has been involved in a variety of d...

Me Joël Beaudoin agit à titre de conseiller stratégique pour les employeurs du Québec en matière d’immigration économique depuis plusieurs années. Originaire de Sept-Îles et ayant travaillé auprès d’une agence de développement économique pour la région métropolitaine de Montréal, il a su développer une compréhension des enjeux et du contexte économique tant de...

Mélissa Rivest is a partner in the Civil and Commercial Litigation group and is also co-leader of the Construction group. She practices mainly in the area of commercial litigation, including construction law, real estate law, general civil liability, securities law, banking law and insolvency. She has represented many clients before the courts, both at trial and on appeal, and in front of certain specialized administrative tribunals in complex litigation matters. Mélissa has bee...

François Laplante is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. François, 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 François is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fredric L. Carsley, a passionate Quebec real estate law practitioner. With over 45 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisition, development, financing and leasing, Fred Carsley has won the admiration and loyalty of many renowned players in the retail, office, industrial and multi-residential sectors. Identified by various national and international directories as a leading law practitioner in the fields of real estate development and property leasing, Fred Carsley is often refer...