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Ms. Sophie Barry practices in civil and commercial litigation since 2004. Her former litigation practice extended to all aspects of litigation, including alternative dispute resolution methods. Since 2013, Sophie’s practice has focused on managing litigation and investigations for private and public organizations and providing legal opinions and strategic advice regarding dispute prevention. In this role, Sophie manages, with her clients’ executives and external legal counsel, ong...

David is a partner at IMK since 2018 and a lawyer for more than 15 years. His practice spans all areas of civil and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on real estate and property law, construction, aeronautics, insurance and estate’s litigation. David is an experienced and well recognized litigator. He acts as lead counsel in complex, high-stakes litigation, including trials and appeals before Québec courts at all levels, and commercial arbitrations. His diverse clien...

Seasoned litigator Marc Beauchemin is a key player on Montréal’s municipal and legal scene. As Chair of De Grandpré Chait's Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Marc Beauchemin plays a central role within the firm. His legal practice has two foci. In his first area of practice, municipal law, he represents the private interests of his clients, particularly major property owners, in the context of real estate developments throughout Québec. He and his speciali...

Thierry Dorval practises securities law and competition law. He acts in a wide range of transactions such as mergers, business acquisitions and dispositions. He is chair of our governance and directors’ liability team. Mr. Dorval frequently reviews the governance policies and practices of Canadian corporations listed on both Canadian and US stock exchanges. He also regularly advises boards and management on directors and officers’ liability issues and independent committee deliber...

Dominic practices in regulatory law, disciplinary law, and criminal business law, with particular expertise in economic crimes. With nearly 35 years of experience working with public authorities, including 17 years with the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DCPP), he has a solid understanding of regulatory issues businesses face and has gained extensive experience in court. Providing both preventive and defensive services, Dominic assists and advises his clients on their regulatory...

Based in Gowling WLG's Montreal office, Giovanna is a leading intellectual property lawyer whose practice is focused on trademark protection. Giovanna provides strategic advice on contentious and non-contentious matters to a broad range of clients, from entertainment companies and software businesses to fashion retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. She has extensive expertise in all aspects of trademark protection, including trademark clearance and opinions, prosecution, oppositions, po...

Julie Uzan-Naulin is a partner in our Montréal office and a member of the firm’s Privacy and Cybersecurity group. She holds a Doctorate in Law and is a member of the Bar in both Paris and Montréal. Julie has gained extensive experience in the GDPR and privacy law in Canada, including issues related to the use of artificial intelligence. She advises organizations of all sizes on these issues and leverages her in-depth understanding of the legal challenges that clients face ...

Bernard Blouin practises business law. He was the Managing Partner of the Montréal office from 2015 to 2016 and Miller Thomson's Practice Group Chair, Business Law, from 2017 to 2019. Bernard Blouin is a member of Miller Thomson’s ESG Carbon Financing Group launched in January 2023. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance, venture capital, and commercial law, Bernard’s practice focuses on public sector debt financing, securities, venture capital financing...

Natacha Calixte is a Partner in our Family Law Group. Her practice focuses on divorce, alimony, child support and custody, compensatory allowance, and estate litigation. She specializes in cases with interprovincial or international aspects as well as complex financial situations.

Max R. Bernard focuses his practice on commercial litigation, construction law, commercial real estate, securities brokerage and banking. He has handled various types of commercial and contractual claims and shareholder remedies. Additionally, he has acted for securities brokers and negotiated construction contracts, including agreements with professional consultants. His expertise in real estate law extends to development, financing, work-outs, management and leasing. In the banking field, h...