Raphaël H. Schachter KC, Ad.E.

Jules Charette practises tax law. He regularly advises businesses, developers, public bodies and financial institutions on the tax aspects of financings, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, executive compensation and international transactions. Mr. Charette also represents taxpayers in disputes with the tax authorities. In addition, he advises individuals on estate planning, which has led him to develop expertise in trusts and estates. Mr. Charette is co-chair of our Canadian tax team ...

Adam Saskin is a partner in Fasken’s Corporate/Commercial Law Group and Real Estate Law Group. Adam was previously the Co-Leader of Fasken’s Corporate/Commercial Law Group in Montreal and is currently the Co-Leader of Fasken’s Emerging Technology Group in Montreal. Adam has extensive cross-border experience, including managing complex M&A transactions. He is a member of the firm’s US Committee. Adam’s Corporate/Commercial practice encompasses M&A, venture...

Anthony Franceschini is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation, Construction Law and Product Liability Law. Anthony, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexander Bayus is a partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution group at the Montréal office. He specializes in insolvency and financial restructuring. In the course of his career, Alexander has advised numerous clients, including companies, financial institutions and other stakeholders, in connection with various complex national and international financial restructuring, commercial litigation and insolvency matters. Alexander has argued cases before the Quebec Superior Court an...

Éric Séguin joined Monette Barakett in 1996. He is a partner at the firm and a member of the Executive Committee. He assists his clients by providing strategic advice, mainly in the areas of labour relations, representing employers, civil litigation, health law as well as access to information and privacy / protection of personal information. He works with a variety of economic sectors, public and semi-public agencies; health and social services establishments; large companies; ...

Laura Gheorghiu is a partner in the Montréal office of Gowling WLG, where she works with the National Tax Practice Group. Laura's practice focuses on M&A, cross-border investment structures, corporate reorganizations and providing advice on national and multinational private equity funds. She also has much experience in the taxation of new technologies — in particular, of providers of e-business and blockchain technology solutions. Laura also advises on issues involving stock...

Janie Chaloux has developed a practice focused on real estate law, advising landowners, real estate developers, financial institutions and private lenders. She is mainly involved in transactions involving real estate development, the acquisition and sale of real estate, real estate investments and real estate financing. She also advises real estate developers on contractor licensing issues. She is also involved in corporate reorganization, including for purposes of real estate aspect of the t...

Ariane Pasquier is a partner member of the Labour and Employment law group. As a lawyer specialized in collective labour issues, Ms Pasquier is recognized for her rigour, her judgment and her strategic reasoning. As such, she offers employers services and advice that go beyond the legal framework and is tailored to the particularities of each client. Her passion for societal issues has led her to develop an interest and a particular expertise in public safety, both with police organizations a...

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...

With more than two decades of dedicated legal experience in restructuring proceedings, Marc-André is a highly respected figure in the Canadian legal community. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered exceptional results for clients facing complex financial challenges. Marc-André has a deep understanding of Canadian insolvency and bankruptcy law, coupled with extensive experience representing a wide range of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, cr...