Victor DeMarco

Jean-François is a partner in the Business Law Group in our Montreal office. He works in the technology, media and telecommunications industries, as well as in life sciences and health. He is particularly experienced in mergers and acquisitions, start-up companies, venture capital and business services. Jean-François advises many companies – start-ups and well-established alike – in their various stages of growth, from inception to sale. He has a clear understanding ...

Peter Villani leads complex transactions with major players in the retail, ecommerce, fibre optics testing, and telecommunications sectors. With dealings in the US, South Africa, South America, Europe and Asia, Peter possesses exceptional international insight and perspective. Peter is active in the community, having been president of the Jewish Vocational Service and JVS Jewish Workshop Inc., and acting as current legal counsel to the Canadian Italian Business & Professionals Association...

Edward B. “Ted” Claxton is a business lawyer based in Montréal, Quebec with Aust Legal Inc. His practice focuses on complex corporate and transactional matters, including Derivatives Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law , and Securities Law. He regularly advises companies, investors, and funds on cross-border transactions, joint ventures, venture capital investments, securities matters, and structured financial products. Mr. Claxton previously practiced for more than three dec...

Claudia Desjardins Bélisle represents employers in all types of labour and employment matters, but has developed a special expertise in complex litigation surrounding violation of restrictive covenants and violation of proprietary and confidential information obligations, supporting employers during unionization campaigns and the application of the Charter of the French Language. She regularly represents employers before courts and grievance arbitrators. She advises them on union certi...

Joanie is a partner within the Intellectual Property (IP), Agribusiness, Food and Beverage, and Life Sciences groups. Her practice focuses on the areas of high-stakes IP litigation, and in the efficient elaboration and protection of IP portfolios. Joanie has an extensive knowledge of the IP legislative and regulatory landscape. She sees IP as more than obtaining, registering or using patents, industrial designs, trademarks or copyrights; for her, IP a way to advance knowledge, obtain return o...

Antoine Rancourt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Antoine practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Antoine Rancourt since 2027. 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 Antoine Rancourt is held by other lawyers.

Camille Janvier-Langis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Camille practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Camille Janvier-Langis 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 Camille Janvier-Langis is held by other lawyers.

Mathieu Lévesque is a partner in the Commercial Litigation Group in Gowling WLG's Montréal office. He is also a member of the firm's Financial Institutions & Services and Restructuring & Insolvency groups. Mathieu is a seasoned professional and trusted advisor to the leading financial institutions in Canada. His practice focuses on banking litigation, which includes the defense of class actions, as well as bankruptcy, insolvency and financial restructuring.

Guillaume Laberge is a member of the Administrative law group. His practice focuses primarily on administrative and constitutional law. In recent years, Mr. Laberge has acquired significant experience in several specialized areas, such as access to information, privacy, professional law and disciplinary law. He regularly represents and advises public and private companies, including professional orders and public bodies, on matters relating to administrative law litigation, constitutional law...

John Israel Galambos is a partner in Private Client Services at Miller Thomson’s Montréal office. He focuses his practice on corporate and individual taxation, tax and estate planning, wills and trusts, corporate reorganizations, and asset protection. He regularly advises clients on a broad range of tax matters, including asset and share transactions, shareholders’ agreements, and employee stock option plans. John is also frequently sought after to help resolve estate and s...