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Guillaume Pelegrin is a partner in our Montréal office. Renowned for his strategic approach, Guillaume regularly acts for real estate developers and other industrial companies in high-profile cases, notably in litigation with municipalities or environmental criminal prosecutions. He also handles cases involving constitutional law, access to information and general government liability. A seasoned litigator, Guillaume frequently appears before all Québec courts, including the Sup...

Dominique Ménard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Class Action Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance Practice and Defamation and Media Law. Dominique practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Dominique Ménard since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition ...

Jonathan M. Fecteau is your ally for all your municipal law needs. Jonathan Fecteau is the head of the Municipal Law team. His practice focuses on expropriation, property assessment and municipal regulations (zoning, subdivision, construction, nuisance, and urban planning). In expropriation and property assessment matters, he exclusively represents individuals and businesses claiming fair compensation for expropriation damages or seeking a fair assessment for the property they own or occupy. ...

Doree Levine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Doree practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Doree Levine 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 Doree Levine is held by other lawyers.

Me Frédéric Bérard holds a Doctorate in Law (LL.D., Université de Montréal, Unanimous Mention of Excellence and Dean’s Honour List), a Master’s Degree in Political Science (M.A., McGill University), and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., Université de Montréal, Dean’s Excellence List). He also pursued postdoctoral studies in Philosophy at Université Laval. After working at Stikeman Elliott and Woods, he founded, in 2025, Fr&eac...

Madeleine has over 20 years of experience in intellectual property litigation, copyright, trademarks, and entertainment law. She regularly advises companies of all sizes. Clients appreciate her direct style and the “solution mode” in which she operates. Knowing the implications of litigation, Madeleine helps clients prevent disputes when possible. If legal proceedings become inevitable, she fully invests her rigor, tenacity, and persuasiveness into her client’s case. Madelei...

Isabelle Casavant specializes in civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance, civil liability, and product liability. An experienced litigator, she also regularly participates in settlement conferences, which leads her to seek creative and proactive solutions to promote quick and cost-effective dispute resolution. In the insurance field, in addition to defending insureds, she has developed an expertise in insurance contracts, frequently advising and representing insurers on questions of i...

Reine Lafond is a partner-owner in the firm. As head of our occupational health and safety department, she works exclusively in this field. Her cutting-edge expertise was honed from her early career in the CSST’s legal department (now CNESST). Ms. Lafond provides our clients with strategic support and advice, and she represents them before the courts and administrative tribunals, including the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT). She defends our clients' interests in matters related...

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...

Antoine Bigenwald, partner, has specialized in construction law and dispute prevention for more than 20 years. He represents all participants in the construction industry, from project owners to subcontractors, including architects, engineers, promoters, general contractors, sureties, EPC Consortium and international firm. He has considerable experience in complex litigation cases with multiple parties and lengthy trials. For the past several years, his practice has focused on claims for dela...