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Keith Desjardins is a partner in the firm's Ottawa office, practising in the areas of business law and intellectual property law, specializing in technology transfer and corporate / commercial law. Keith has acquired extensive experience in providing strategic business and technical advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions, and has advised a wide range of clientele, in particular, technology companies, telecommunications carriers, and equipment providers.

Paula Clancy is a partner and trademark agent in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. She is a member of the Intellectual Property Group and her practice focuses on trademarks.Paula has more than 26 years of experience as a corporate/commercial and trademark lawyer, and she is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in IP (Trademarks). Her background in business law and intellectual property law is a valuable asset to her clients.Paula works with in-house counsel as an extension of th...

Pierre-Paul Henrie practises corporate and commercial law, with particular emphasis on matters relating to project financings, private placements, secured lending transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, technology contracting, licensing and technology-related transactions. Mr. Henrie also acts for several companies advising their boards of directors on issues such as directors and officers’ liability, board governance, and compliance with and interpretation of app...

Jacques J.M. Shore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Jacques J.M., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacques J.M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caroline C. Failes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Caroline C., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meredith E. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Meredith E., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Paul D. Conlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law and Public Procurement Law. Paul D., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melanie Polowin is a partner in Gowlings' Ottawa office, practising in the Employment and Labour Law National Practice Group. Melanie advises Canadian and international employers, from start-ups to well established companies, on how to effectively manage all aspects of their employment relationships, from recruitment and hiring to termination. Melanie also assists businesses and investors with the employment aspects of corporate life-cycle events, including starting up, financing, mergers and...

Dirk Bouwer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Dirk, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dirk is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.