Xavier Van Overmeire

Partner - Lawyer - Trademark Agent Geneviève Bergeron is a partner, lawyer and trademark agent in Lavery’s Intellectual Property group. Her practice focuses on all aspects of trademarks, intellectual property transactions, copyright and domain names. She has extensive experience in trademark matters, from availability searches to filing strategies to registration, in a wide variety of industries. She provides strategic advice and helps numerous companies protect their trademarks ...

Dominic is a member of the firm’s Litigation Group. His practice is primarily focused on insurance law and civil liability. Since his call to the Barreau du Québec, he has developed his expertise in several specialized areas, particularly insurance coverage dispute and the distribution of financial products and services. He regularly advises Canadian and foreign corporations, including entrepreneurs, manufacturers, insurers and transport companies, and represents them before the ...

Andréane Giguère practises employment and labour law, with a particular focus on hiring, terminations of employment, labour standards, occupational health and safety, human rights and freedoms and the interpretation and application of contracts of employment and collective labour agreements. During her law studies, Ms. Giguère acted as a teaching assistant in constitutional law at the faculty of law at Laval University. She also completed a clerkship at the Quebec Court o...

Mary Delli Quadri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Product Liability Law. Mary, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Quesnel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice and Product Liability Law. David, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie Desrosiers practices intellectual property litigation. Julie regularly acts on behalf of high-tech corporations and advises clients on injunctions, seizures and proceedings to protect their intellectual property, trade secrets and strategic information. Julie’s practice is currently focused almost exclusively on patent litigation. A seasoned litigator, she has been involved in several important patent infringement cases in the pharmaceutical sector. She appeared before the Supreme...

Denis Blanchette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law and Environmental Law. Denis, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Denis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stéphanie Pépin is a partner in the tax group of our Montréal office, focusing on tax planning and tax litigation. Stéphanie is recognized for her understanding of the business environment and her in-depth knowledge of complex tax issues. She advises both individuals and companies on structuring their affairs in a constantly evolving legal environment, with a focus on tax optimization and compliance with current laws. Her analytical and strategic approach enables h...

Janie Chaloux has developed a practice focused on real estate law, advising landowners, real estate developers, financial institutions and private lenders. She is mainly involved in transactions involving real estate development, the acquisition and sale of real estate, real estate investments and real estate financing. She also advises real estate developers on contractor licensing issues. She is also involved in corporate reorganization, including for purposes of real estate aspect of the t...

Michael P. Goodhue is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Michael P., who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.