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Jean-François Perreault is Chair of the firm’s Québec Region Tax Group. He has practised tax law for over 20 years, with a focus on commercial and corporate taxation. Jean-François has specific expertise in corporate reorganization and commodity tax planning, and handles matters related to cross-border financing and investment, operations and acquisition structuring in Canada and abroad. He is recognized as one of the best income and commodity tax advisers. He regul...

Daniel Picotte joined the Firm in 1978 and became a partner in 1986. His practice was centred on business law and allowed him to develop cutting-edge expertise in the areas of transactions, restructurings and major investments in public or industrial infrastructure, in addition to offering clients seasoned counsel in Canadian and international markets. In 2020, he joined the Firm’s senior management as General Counsel. In this role, he was primarily responsible for managing compliance a...

Sébastien Vézina is a partner in the firm’s Business Law group and the Head of the Sports and Entertainment Law team and recognized by the Best Lawyers directory in Sports Law. Sébastien’s expertise lies in his exemplary ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements, in accordance with the highest standards of the legal industry. Recognized by the clients for his strong interpersonal skills, keen business sense and availability, he always adapts his strat...

Alain Y. Dussault is a partner, lawyer and trade-mark agent in Lavery’s intellectual property group. He practices mainly in intellectual property litigation and has an extensive experience in patents, trade-marks, copyrights and industrial designs litigations. He acted in several high-profile intellectual property litigations including multijurisdictional litigation for clients in various industries, such as: pharmaceutical, food, electronics, forest and entertainment. He has represente...

Paul's practice focuses primarily on corporate and commercial law, particularly in the field of companies, not-for-profit corporations, partnerships and commercial contracts. He is renowned for his ability to formulate pragmatic and innovative solutions to the most complex legal problems in corporate law. Paul was a law professor for over 25 years and author of several authoritative legal texts on corporate law and a contributor in most of the major corporate law journals, including the Revue...

François Beauchamp’s hard work and determination have secured him a place at the top of his profession and established him as a leading authority on construction law. François Beauchamp is a renowned litigator who has been representing Québec’s biggest building and bond companies for decades. He wields his wealth of expertise in bonds, construction claims and civil liability to defend his clients’ interests before all courts, whether judicial or arbitral...

Isabelle Owston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Isabelle practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Isabelle Owston 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 Isabelle Owston is held by other lawyers.

Louis-Frédérick Côté is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Louis-Frédérick practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Louis-Frédérick Côté since 2021. 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 Louis-Frédérick Côté is held by other lawyers.

Marc-André Perreault is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Marc-André practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marc-André Perreault 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 Marc-André Perreault is held by other lawyers.