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Josianne Beaudry is a member of the Business law group. Her practice is primarily focused on securities law, investment funds and mining law. She also advises financial sector participants on the application of regulations relating to securities and corporate governance. Ms. Beaudry assists clients carrying out public and private financings, corporate reorganizations, as well as mergers and acquisitions. She also helps publicly traded companies maintain their reporting issuer status. Ms. Beau...

Passionate about law and current events, François is a matchless speaker and negotiator. He is known for his sense of loyalty and for his availability and always demonstrates great respect for those with whom he works. Always up to date on current events, François skillfully heads big cases with a keen eye for strategy and law. His problem-solving skills and ability to find solutions help him find ways around any obstacle. François joined the firm in 1990 while he was sti...

Partner Marc-André Godin practices commercial law, with specific expertise in real estate, investments, commercial leases, procurement and general commercial law, in particular: Real estate development Purchase/sale of commercial real estate properties Commercial offers/leases, licensing agreements Financing Franchises Distribution agreements Calls for tenders Other commercial contracts Marc-André has been involved in a number of major transactions over the course of his career,...

Laurence Gauthier is a Partner in our Insurance Law Practice Group. Her practice focuses on insurance litigation, more specifically on professional and civil liability, insurance, latent defects and construction.

Anaïs Kadian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Anaïs, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anaïs is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michaël Plante is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Michaël, 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 Michaël is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nathalie Marchand, TEP practises in the areas of tax and estate planning. She has more than 30 years of experience providing advice on tax planning, estate planning, succession planning, wills and trusts for individuals and corporate clients. Throughout her professional career, Nathalie has used her expertise in these areas to help her clients by providing straightforward advice on a variety of taxation and estate planning matters. She assists in the elaboration and implementation of tax and ...

Suzie Lanthier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Suzie, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Suzie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David takes a holistic approach to his cases in order to find efficient and practical real-world solutions for his clients. He represents clients in a diverse group of practice areas, with a focus on contractual claims and civil liability. He has particular expertise managing complex and multi-party disputes, and has pleaded before all levels of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court. David has acted on the governing board of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, working, among ...

Neil Kravitz is the Co-Leader of our Montreal office Corporate group and the Firm’s Cross-Border and International Practice. Neil is recognized as a leading lawyer in mergers & acquisitions, securities law and cross-border transactions. He acts for domestic and foreign acquirers and targets, issuers, entrepreneurs, private equity funds, and investment banks with a practical, deal-oriented approach. Neil advises on public and private M&A transactions, equity and debt financings, ...