Thomas A. "Tom" Houston

Christopher Edwards is a senior partner in our Employment, Labour & Public Law , Commercial Litigation , Insurance and Workplace Investigations Groups. A seasoned litigator, he has over 20 years of experience conducting trials and hearings before administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Christopher has appeared at all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Ontario Court of Appeal and federally at the Federal Court of Appeal. Christopher is currently one of three partners on the Manage...

Heather Cameron is a partner in our employment and labour group. Heather practises in all areas of employment, labour, privacy and human rights in the federal and provincial jurisdictions. She has extensive experience advising on best practises and protocols to ensure legislative compliance and minimize risk, including, but not limited to, employment standards, anti-harassment and anti-bullying, human rights, disability accommodation, and privacy. Heather advises and represents employers in c...

With more than 30 years of knowledge and experience, Don provides guidance to family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals in Ottawa and the surrounding region. His areas of practice include corporate law, wills, trusts, and succession planning, with a primary focus on the creation of tax-effective structures for the accumulation and transfer of wealth. Clients appreciate his accessibility, judgment, quality of work, and proactive approach in addressing their needs. Don studied math...

Scott Prescott practises communications and administrative law. He is an expert on the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks governing the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in Canada. Providing complex legal and strategic advice, clients include leading Canadian and international communications companies. He advises a number of cable, IPTV and satellite distributors, television and radio broadcasters, online content providers, foreign programming services, Internet service prov...

Benjamin Mills is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Procurement Law. Benjamin, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Esther Shainblum is a partner at Carters Professional Corporation, practicing in the areas of charity & not for profit law, privacy law & health law. She has been ranked by Lexpert and Chambers & Partners . From 2005 to 2017, Esther was General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer for Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada, a national, not-for-profit, charitable home & community care organization, where she provided support to the board of directors, management and staff in a var...

Born and raised in Ottawa Ontario, David Hollingsworth has been practicing personal injury law since 1999. After graduating from the University of Ottawa law school in 1997, David began dedicating himself to helping people injured in accidents and their families through the extremely difficult times that follow an accident. David is regularly invited as a speaker for professional development seminars for lawyers, law students, and health professionals. David shares litigation skills and speak...

Andrea Pitts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Andrea, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ian C. Vallance is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ian C., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Amirault practises corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on equity financings and mergers and acquisitions. He represents start-ups and established businesses, as well as underwriters and investors. Mr. Amirault works with venture capital and private equity funds. In addition to experience in prospectus offerings, private placements and friendly takeovers, he has been involved in hostile bids, proxy battles and contested shareholder meetings. He advises clients on a broad range ...