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Sybil Johnson-Abbott is an Ottawa real estate lawyer and a member of our Real Estate & Development and Commercial Leasing law groups. Sybil brings to the firm extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, conveyancing and financing matters. She routinely acts on purchases and sales transactions for commercial, residential, condominium and rural properties. She also advises on municipal related real estate, including land development, subdivision and site plan agreements, an...

Jacques J.M. Shore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative and Public Law. Jacques J.M. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jacques J.M. Shore since 2025. 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 Jacques J.M. Shore is held by other lawyers.

Carole Chouinard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Charities / Non-Profit Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Carole practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Carole Chouinard since 2018. 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 Carole Chouinard is held by other lawyers.

Ursula Melinz is a municipal lawyer in Ottawa. As a member of our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation team, Ursula advises and represents a full range of clients in Eastern Ontario including developers, municipalities, associations, businesses, and individual homeowners. Ursula assists clients in pursuing site-specific development matters and broad policy issues. She has extensive experience in taking raw land through the development approval process to obtain subdivision, site pl...

Corey Willard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Corey practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Corey Willard since 2025. 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 Corey Willard is held by other lawyers.

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

Stephanie Doucet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law. Stephanie practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Doucet since 2026. 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 Stephanie Doucet is held by other lawyers.

Douglas D. Buchmayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Douglas D. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas D. Buchmayer since 2018. 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 Douglas D. Buchmayer is held by other lawyers.

Marion Bailey-Canham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Marion practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Marion Bailey-Canham since 2026. 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 Marion Bailey-Canham is held by other lawyers.

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.