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Jean-François Dagenais is a recognized specialist in construction and real estate development law in Quebec. Leveraging a practical and proactive approach, he brilliantly assists many entrepreneurs in reviewing, interpreting and negotiating contracts, especially for large-scale real estate and construction projects, in addition to pleading before the court in construction and real estate litigation matters. He treats our clients as if he were part of their company. Jean-François...

Peter Castiel is Chair of the Firm and the Executive Committee, where he oversees the strategic direction, management and client service for the Firm. Peter is also focused on his mergers & acquisitions practice. He has extensive expertise in advising private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds and leading public and private companies in connection with complex acquisitions, divestitures and investments.

Paul-André is a seasoned lawyer and trademark agent, with over 35 years of experience in franchising and nearly 40 years as a lawyer. During his career, he has developed solid expertise in professional and disciplinary law, in dispute management and resolution, in mergers and acquisitions, as well as in intellectual property. Distinguished by his skills as a trademark agent, Paul-André is an expert in establishing franchise networks, and more particularly networks that offer pro...

Barbara Sheng is a partner in the Corporate Group. Her practice is primarily focused on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions involving both public and private companies and investment funds, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, and going private transactions. In 2014, Barbara practiced in the New York office of Stikeman Elliott. Barbara is a member of several firm committees, including the Montréal office’s Finance Committee and Knowledge Management and Leg...

François Viau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. François, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2018. 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.

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

Dominique Rolland is a partner in the Corporate Group, practicing mainly with the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions and Projects & Infrastructure Groups. Since the beginning of his practice, Dominique has been involved in several mergers and acquisitions transactions in the infrastructure and energy industry, in particular on public private partnerships (PPP) and renewable energy projects across Canada. He has also acquired extensive experience in the area of project development and finan...

Sophie represents clients in complex litigation in construction law, securities, real estate law, mining law as well as shareholders disputes. She handles demanding cases in terms of duration, scope, novel issues and technical and scientific aspects. Her areas of practice cover contractual disputes, directors’ liability and administrative law. She regularly appears before the Superior Court, as well as the Quebec Court of Appeal. Since her arrival at IMK in 2000 Sophie has represented l...

Jean-François joined Monette Barakett in 1992, just as he was beginning his career as a lawyer. He became a partner in 2000 and currently serves as the firm’s managing partner. Jean-François advises public and private sector managers on a daily basis about any and all aspects of labour relations. He regularly pleads cases before all labour law authorities and all civil law tribunals, and also serves as collective bargaining negotiator. He also helps lead clients through al...

Sébastien Gardère is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising and Marketing Law and Intellectual Property Law. Sébastien, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sébastien is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.