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Marc Richard is an intellectual property lawyer in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office and leader of the firm's Life Sciences Group in Canada. Pairing scientific understanding with sector insight, Marc delivers solutions across the full spectrum of IP rights – including patents, trademarks, copyright, domain names and trade secrets. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech companies and other life science sector participants routinely seek Marc's guidance when protecting, commercializing and enfor...

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...

Andrew W. McKenna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Andrew W. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew W. McKenna 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 Andrew W. McKenna is held by other lawyers.

Ryan Steeves is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Ryan practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Steeves since 2023. 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 Ryan Steeves is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Estabrooks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Matthew practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Estabrooks 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 Matthew Estabrooks is held by other lawyers.

Keith A. MacLaren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Keith A. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Keith A. MacLaren 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 Keith A. MacLaren is held by other lawyers.

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...

Marta Siemiarczuk is a Partner and Head of the Family Law Group of Nelligan Law. Marta is a lawyer and arbitrator and practices in the areas of Family Law and Collaborative Family Law, Estates and Civil Litigation. Marta has acted as a co-instructor at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, for Civil Procedure and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. She is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Ottawa in Family Law. Marta is also a regular columnist on various family law top...

Pierre Champagne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Pierre practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre Champagne since 2024. 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 Pierre Champagne is held by other lawyers.

Laura Gomez is an Ottawa-based Gowling WLG partner who advises on regulatory law, practising primarily in the area of product regulation, compliance and enforcement, and corporate commercial law. Laura assists clients with regulatory and commercial issues relating to the commercialization of foods, supplemented foods, non-prescription and prescription drugs, natural health products, cosmetics, medical devices, cannabis, consumer products, consumer chemicals and controlled drugs. She has parti...