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Chris Clifford is a top attorney recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Chris, who practices law in Kingston and Eastern Ontario has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other lawyers in the same legal practice area. Chris is a founding partner at Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers . He has dedicated his practice to repr...

Anne Tardif is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability Practice and Professional Malpractice Law. Anne practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Anne Tardif since 2020. 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 Anne Tardif is...

Andrew W. McKenna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Professional Malpractice Law. Andrew W. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew W. McKenna since 2021. 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 Andrew W. McKenna is held by other lawyers.

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

Dr. John Norman is a partner in the Ottawa office of the firm, practising in the Intellectual Property Group. He helps Canadian and foreign clients manage their patent and intellectual property portfolios and develop litigation strategies. Working primarily with leading national and international pharmaceutical, biotechnology and technology companies, John appears on behalf of clients before the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. John advises...

Louis-Pierre Grégoire is a partner in Gowlings’ Ottawa office. He focuses his practice on construction law and civil litigation with an emphasis on construction matters, commercial disputes, condominium law, insurance, product liability, and professional responsibility. He has represented many parties in the construction industry (financial institutions, owners, contractors, material suppliers, entrepreneurs, engineers, manufacturers, building officials and home inspectors). Loui...

Michael Crichton is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. With over two decades of experience as an intellectual property litigator and strategic adviser, Michael assists both domestic and international clients that engage in a wide range of technologies, including mechanical, electrical, computer hardware and software, manufacturing/fabrication, communications and related technologies. Michael has conducted numerous trials as lead counsel, and particularly focuses on patent, complex trad...

Philip joined Soloway Wright in 2015 and began practicing municipal and planning law immediately after his call to the Bar in 2017. As a member of our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation Group , he regularly represents developers, businesses, homeowners and municipalities navigating land use regulations and a full range of development approvals. Phil enjoys collaborating with his clients’ land use planners, architects, engineers and other professionals to develop innovative ...

Elisa Scali is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. She is a member of the firm's national Employment, Labour & Equalities (ELE) Practice Group and the leader of the Ottawa ELE team. Elisa works closely with employers to assist them in achieving and maintaining compliance with employment laws and offers practical solutions to manage and minimize employment-related legal risks. She regularly provides advice to employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitm...

André serves a large client base in the public, broader public and private sectors with a particular focus on health care and post-secondary education. His clients value his strategic input, practical advice and responsiveness. In addition to managing a substantial grievance arbitration practice in both official languages, André supports his vast client base by providing advice and legal representation in the context of collective agreement bargaining, preparation of employment ...