Thierry L. Martel

Author of “Drug and Health Products Law in Canada” with a Doctor of Law degree, Mathieu Gagné is recognized as a leading lawyer in drug and other health products (medical devices, cosmetics, natural health products, etc.) related laws. He advises and represents various stakeholders in the health and life sciences sector. Mathieu has a unique knowledge of the legal framework governing drugs and other health products, from their inception in the lab to their consumption. Well...

Jean Legault is a partner in the Litigation group in the commercial litigation, banking, and insolvency sector and a member of the board of directors of the firm. With more than 23 years’ experience in commercial litigation, he specializes in banking law and insolvency. Listed in the 2017 edition of The Best lawyers in Canada, he primarily advises financial institutions, institutional investors, and trustees in bankruptcy in restructuring and insolvency cases. In these cases, Mr. Legaul...

Laurence Ste-Marie, a Partner at the firm, with over a decade of experience in resolving disputes in civil and commercial matters. Building on a diversified background, Laurence has consistently shown a facility to adapt her legal services to complex situations and provide tailored strategies and solution. She appears before the Quebec and federal courts, including in class actions, as well as in international arbitration. Laurence Ste-Marie | Woods

Jacinthe Kirouac-Letendre is a lawyer with Prelia Canada LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L. in Montréal, Quebec. Her practice focuses on Tax Law , tax disputes , and commercial litigation, with additional experience in bankruptcy and insolvency matters . She represents taxpayers in dealings with tax administrations, including tax audits, assessments, objections, and appeals before the courts. Jacinthe has pleaded before courts at both the first- and second-instance levels in Quebec. Jacinthe a...

Frank Zylberberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Frank practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Frank Zylberberg since 2006. 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 Frank Zylberberg is held by other lawyers.

David Banon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. David practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized David Banon 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 David Banon is held by other lawyers.

Richard is a natural storyteller and his many stories have elicited much laughter from both clients and colleagues. He is a mighty and strategic litigator who leaves nothing to chance. Richard joined Monette Barakett in 1980. He is a long-standing partner and was a member of the executive committee for over 25 years. He served as managing partner from 2012 to 2017.Richard specializes in labour and employment law in the public, parapublic and private sectors. For more than thirty years, he has...

Éric Forget primarily represents and advises business owners and taxation professionals. His experience includes negotiating commercial agreements, tax litigation and the reorganization and buying and selling of businesses. He has a master’s degree in taxation, which informs his exploration of the taxation and legal aspects of a business’s activities and adds an entrepreneurial flair to his practice as a business advisor. He also offers a variety of services in estate and w...

Pascal de Guise is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Securities Law and Venture Capital Law. Pascal practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Pascal de Guise 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 Pascal de Guise is held by other lawyers.

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