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Frédéric Gilbert is an excellent litigator and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers who specializes in franchise and real estate law. Frédéric is one of the most involved and recognized Canadian lawyers in the franchise industry. He regularly participates on different panels and authored the latest reference work on franchise law in Quebec. Frédéric successfully pleaded some of the leading franchise cases in Canada, including Dunkin’ ...

Jennifer Nault practises employment and labour law. She advises employers and represents them before various administrative and civil tribunals on collective and individual labour relations. She focuses more particularly on matters regarding interpreting and applying collective agreements, labour standards, employment termination, the certification process, labour conflicts, privacy, human rights and freedoms, workplace discrimination, as well as non-competition and non-solicitation covenants...

Vincent Towner is a member of the Business law group. He frequently collaborates in matters involving corporate reorganizations and business transactions. Mr. Towner also drafts contracts such as commercial leases, service agreements, and supply agreements. Mr. Towner studied civil law at the University of Ottawa. During his studies, he worked as a legislative assistant for Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette, preparing speeches to be delivered to the Senate and conducting research in conn...

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...

Yannick Beaudoin is a partner in Gowling WLG’s Montréal office with 25 years of experience helping clients deliver major infrastructure and energy projects across Canada. He advises on project development, project finance and structured finance, including securitization programs for every significant asset class involving Québec assets.

Mirna Kaddis practices in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group in the Montreal office. Mirna acts on a regular basis on behalf of internationally known corporations in the defence of significant class actions, with a particular emphasis on consumer protection, product liability, cybersecurity and privacy and competition class actions. Many of her cases have cross-border and international implications and Mirna works closely with counsel in the other jurisdictions to ensure strategic co...

Admitted 1975, Quebec Law School McGill University, B.C.L. Member Canadian Bar Association; Barreau du Québec; Montreal Bar Association; American Bar Association (Associate Member); Quebec Association of Family Law Practitioners. Biography Me Greenberg pratique le droit de la famille et le droit successoral depuis 50 ans. Depuis son admission au Barreau du Québec en 1975, il a représenté des clients devant toutes les cours du Québec. Les éditions du B...

Marc-Olivier Plante is a member of our tax team. His practice encompasses all tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, business reorganizations and international transactions. He also handles matters relating to estate planning and transfers of family businesses. Mr. Plante also assists a wide array of taxpayers in disputes with the tax authorities, particularly in income tax and consumer tax matters. He also advises taxpayers in connection with voluntary disclosures and ...

My practice is centered on transactional and corporate matters, with an emphasis on the technology sector. I developed my expertise with two preeminent national law firms as well as in-house roles with innovative startups and, more recently, with two rapidly expanding Montreal law firms. Before embarking on my legal career, I worked in the banking industry across Canada, the United States and France, acquiring substantial business experience which continues to help my business-minded, practic...

Annie Bernard's practice focuses on a broad range of complex matters, including construction and class action litigation. She represents clients in almost every sector of the construction industry ranging from owners to general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on issues involving financing, construction defects, project management, professional liability and breach of contract. She has also developed expertise in issues relating to invitations to tender, legal hypothecs for construct...