Susanne Sviergula

Howard is widely recognized as a leading appellate lawyer, known for his precise and creative advocacy. With over 20 years of experience, Howard is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law and a partner at AGP LLP in Ottawa. His practice is devoted to criminal appeals and complex trials, and he has argued more than 150 appeals, including seven appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada. At the trial level, he has successfully defended clients charged with murder, large-scale drug traffickin...

Jean Bédard, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Arbitration and International Trade and Finance Law. Jean practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jean Bédard, K.C. since 2024. 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 Jean Bédard, K.C. is held by other lawyers.

Shawn Duguay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Shawn practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn Duguay 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 Shawn Duguay is held by other lawyers.

Daniel Boivin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Negligence. Daniel practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Boivin 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 Daniel Boivin is held by other lawyers.

Donald Dow is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office practising in the Advocacy Department. Donald's practice is focused in the area of medical defence litigation, health law and professional disciplinary proceedings. Donald has over 25 years of experience in malpractice litigation and has handled numerous civil trials (both jury and non-jury trials). He acts as counsel for physicians and he heads our Ottawa-based Medical Defence Practice Group.

Pierre Champagne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Pierre practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre Champagne since 2024. 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 Pierre Champagne is held by other lawyers.

Sebastien Huard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Sebastien, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sebastien is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J.D. Sharp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. J.D., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J.D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles Hofley is a senior labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Ottawa office who maintains a fully bilingual practice. He has more than 30 years of experience advising employers on a broad range of employment and labour matters including terminations, collective agreement negotiation and administration, human rights and social service matters. Charles is an experienced negotiator and regularly appears before boards of arbitration, administrative tribunals and all levels of co...

Ron combines legal work at Brazeau Seller Law with consulting work at its affiliate, Equitas Consultants Inc. His legal practice is focused on commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and sales of business and properties. During his legal career, he has represented both buyers and sellers in some of Ottawa’s largest private transactions. As part of BSL’s CannaLaw® group, Ron acts as senior counsel on the structuring and financing of cannabis businesses, as wel...