Ranking tables
Corporate/Commercial | Canada
Québec
Rankings overview for Lawyers
- Clemens Mayr McCarthy Tétrault LLP11 Years Ranked
- Franziska Ruf Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP11 Years Ranked
- John W Leopold Stikeman Elliott LLP11 Years Ranked
- Michel Boislard Fasken11 Years Ranked
- Patrick Boucher McCarthy Tétrault LLP11 Years Ranked
- Paul Raymond Norton Rose Fulbright11 Years Ranked
- Robert Carelli Stikeman Elliott LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jean Marc Huot Stikeman Elliott LLP11 Years Ranked
- Justin D. Vineberg Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP9 Years Ranked
- Marie-Josée Neveu Fasken9 Years Ranked
- Patrick M. Shea McCarthy Tétrault LLP11 Years Ranked
- Peter Castiel Stikeman Elliott LLP11 Years Ranked
- Shahir Guindi, Ad E Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP11 Years Ranked
- Stephen Kelly Norton Rose Fulbright11 Years Ranked
- Warren Katz Stikeman Elliott LLP8 Years Ranked
- Eric Levy Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP10 Years Ranked
- Hillel Rosen Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP11 Years Ranked
- Howard Levine Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jean Michel Lapierre Fasken10 Years Ranked
- Maxime Turcotte Stikeman Elliott LLP5 Years Ranked
- Philippe Bourassa Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP8 Years Ranked
- Sophie Lamonde Stikeman Elliott LLP8 Years Ranked
- Caitlin Rose Fasken7 Years Ranked
- Carl Bélanger Fasken5 Years Ranked
- Elliot Greenstone Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP4 Years Ranked
- Eric Stevens Norton Rose Fulbright10 Years Ranked
- Niko Veilleux Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP6 Years Ranked
- Pascal de Guise Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP5 Years Ranked
- Patrick Menda Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP5 Years Ranked
- Pierre-Yves Leduc Stikeman Elliott LLP7 Years Ranked
- Sébastien Roy Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP4 Years Ranked
- Solomon Sananes Norton Rose Fulbright10 Years Ranked
- Angelo Noce Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP5 Years Ranked
- Aniko Pelland Stikeman Elliott LLP4 Years Ranked
- Anne-Marie Naud Fasken1 Years Ranked
- Brian Kujavsky Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP3 Years Ranked
- Carl Tremblay Fasken6 Years Ranked
- Christopher Karambatsos KRB Lawyers4 Years Ranked
- Chrystelle Chevalier-Gagnon McCarthy Tétrault LLP3 Years Ranked
- Édith Jacques Lavery, de Billy2 Years Ranked
- Éric Gosselin McCarthy Tétrault LLP6 Years Ranked
- François Paradis Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP8 Years Ranked
- Guy Rouleau Fasken3 Years Ranked
- Hadrien Montagne McCarthy Tétrault LLP4 Years Ranked
- Karl Tabbakh McCarthy Tétrault LLP6 Years Ranked
- Mathieu Deschamps Norton Rose Fulbright2 Years Ranked
- Nathalie Gagnon BCF LLP2 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Labrecque Norton Rose Fulbright7 Years Ranked
- Patrice Martin Borden Ladner Gervais LLP2 Years Ranked
- Philippe Leclerc McCarthy Tétrault LLP9 Years Ranked
- Anthony Lanouette-Marier Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP3 Years Ranked
- Guillaume Synnott Fasken2 Years Ranked
- Jean Tessier Bennett Jones LLP3 Years Ranked
- Joanna Myszka Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP2 Years Ranked
- Peter Riddell Norton Rose Fulbright2 Years Ranked
- Renée Loiselle Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
- Sébastien Falardeau DS Avocats2 Years Ranked
- Shayna Goldman Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP2 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Sidney M HornStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Senior Statespeople | 11 Years RankedSidney Horn is a highly regarded lawyer in the corporate and commercial space in Québec. He acts as a trusted adviser to domestic and international clients on transactional matters, including M&A, corporate governance and securities law issues.
Band 1
1 Clemens MayrMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Clemens Mayr has a wide-ranging practice that covers areas including M&A, securities law, and corporate finance. He handles both domestic and cross-border mandates.
1 Franziska RufDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Franziska Ruf is recognised for her work on high-end M&A as well as for offering further capabilities in advising on joint ventures and capital markets transactions.
1 John W LeopoldStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based John Leopold maintains a leading reputation for his impressive corporate practice, which sees him handle M&A transactions and private equity deals, among other matters.
1 Michel BoislardFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Michel Boislard is a highly respected lawyer who routinely assists clients with M&A, securities, and corporate finance matters. His clients include tech firms as well as investment funds.
1 Patrick BoucherMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Patrick Boucher offers leading expertise in acquisition and equity issuance mandates and also co-heads the firm's national capital markets group.1 Paul RaymondNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Paul Raymond has a wealth of experience in M&A and securities law and displays additional strength in assisting clients with debt and equity financing transactions. His activity is notable for deals arising across a wide range of sectors, including tech, aviation and mining.
1 Robert CarelliStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedRobert Carelli combines his role as head of the Montréal office's corporate group with an active client-facing practice. He demonstrates strength in mergers, acquisitions and equity deals. He is also noted for his expertise in securities law.
Band 2
2 Jean Marc HuotStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Jean Marc Huot attracts praise for his consummate handling of high-level corporate matters. He frequently advises clients on securities, corporate governance and M&A transactions.
2 Justin D. VinebergDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedJustin Vineberg's practice sees him advise clients within the retail and tech sectors on M&A, equity financing, and broader corporate work.
2 Marie-Josée NeveuFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedMontréal-based Marie-Josée Neveu is commended for her experienced counsel in the corporate space and demonstrates strong capabilities across private and public M&A and governance matters.
2 Patrick M. SheaMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Patrick Shea has a broad corporate practice that includes representing clients in capital markets and M&A transactions, as well as private equity investments and leveraged buyouts. He is also co-head at the firm's private equity group.
2 Peter CastielStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Peter Castiel focuses his practice on the representation of clients in cross-border mergers and acquisitions as well as divestitures and private equity matters.2 Shahir Guindi, Ad EOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedShahir Guindi is based in Montréal. He has a premier practice that includes advising on private equity and venture capital matters, as well as on mergers and acquisitions.
2 Stephen KellyNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Stephen Kelly is the national practice head for the firm's Canadian business group. He operates a broad corporate practice that features strength in both M&A and corporate finance.
2 Warren KatzStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedWarren Katz regularly advises public and private corporations on securities, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity matters. He previously served as the managing partner of the Montréal office.
Band 3
3 Eric LevyOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedEric Levy routinely advises clients from a vast array of sectors on corporate transactions.
3 Hillel RosenDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Hillel Rosen advises clients on M&A and broader transactional matters and is particularly active in the life sciences sector.3 Howard LevineBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMontréal-based Howard Levine demonstrates broad corporate expertise, acting for clients on corporate governance, M&A and capital market matters. He also offers considerable cross-border capabilities.
3 Jean Michel LapierreFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMontréal-based Jean Michel Lapierre is adept at handling securities, capital markets, and M&A transactions. He routinely assists domestic corporations as well as financial institutions.
3 Maxime TurcotteStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMontréal-based Maxime Turcotte is experienced in M&A and securities matters as part of a broad transactional practice.3 Philippe BourassaBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedMontréal-based Philippe Bourassa is an experienced corporate lawyer with a wide-ranging practice that encompasses M&A as well as private equity.3 Sophie LamondeStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedSophie Lamonde regularly advises clients on corporate and private equity matters and demonstrates strong capabilities in cross-border transactions.
Band 4
4 Caitlin RoseFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedCaitlin Rose is an accomplished corporate lawyer who demonstrates strong capabilities in securities and M&A transactions. She serves as co-head of the firm's private equity group in Montréal.4 Carl BélangerFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCarl Bélanger operates a respected M&A practice, based in the firm's Montréal office. He assists with both domestic and cross-border mandates.
4 Elliot GreenstoneDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedElliot Greenstone advises clients from a plethora of sectors in relation to corporate and M&A mandates. He is adept at advising companies on growth strategies, joint ventures and licensing agreements.
4 Eric StevensNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedMontréal-based senior partner Eric Stevens benefits from a strong background in finance to advise a range of clients across various industries on M&A and other commercial transactions.4 Niko VeilleuxOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedNiko Veilleux has experience handling domestic M&A transactions as well as transactions with international components. Based in Montréal, he is highly adept at advising clients on capital markets, pension funds and private equity matters.
4 Pascal de GuiseBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedMontréal-based Pascal de Guise draws from more than two decades of legal experience to handle a broad range of corporate matters.4 Patrick MendaBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedPatrick Menda is a skilled corporate lawyer with a wide-ranging skillset in transactional matters.4 Pierre-Yves LeducStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedPierre-Yves Leduc has experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and capital markets matters.
4 Sébastien RoyDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSébastien Roy is a Montréal-based corporate lawyer who frequently advises on both national and cross-border transactions. He has an active practice representing corporations and investment funds in large M&A transactions.
4 Solomon SananesNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedSolomon Sananes is highly adept at handling M&A and securities law issues, as well as corporate governance and capital markets matters, among others.
Band 5
5 Angelo NoceBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedMontréal-based Angelo Noce exhibits proficiency across a number of corporate matters, including M&A transactions and private equity.5 Aniko PellandStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedAniko Pelland advises clients on M&A transactions as well as corporate financing and capital markets mandates.5 Anne-Marie NaudFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAnne-Marie Naud is based in the Corporate/Commercial group within Fasken's Québec City office and is known for her M&A work for a variety of sectors including the areas of agriculture and technology. She is also co-head of the firm’s agribusiness, food and beverage group.
5 Brian KujavskyDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedBrian Kujavsky has extensive expertise handling M&A transactions. He also acts on debt and equity financing as well as business investments.
5 Carl TremblayFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedCarl Tremblay advises clients on M&A, private placements and financing matters. He served as the managing partner for the firm's Québec City office for seven years.
5 Christopher KarambatsosKRB Lawyers | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedKRB Lawyers' founder, Christopher Karambatsos focuses on financing, mergers and acquisitions and acts for clients from a variety of sectors such as technology.
5 Chrystelle Chevalier-GagnonMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedChrystelle Chevalier-Gagnon offers impressive experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for a diverse clientele.5 Édith JacquesLavery, de Billy | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedÉdith Jacques advises clients on mergers and acquisitions. She is particularly active in the infrastructure sector.
5 Éric GosselinMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedMontréal-based Éric Gosselin assists clients with corporate and commercial matters, including mergers, corporate reorganisations and joint venture transactions, among other areas of expertise.
5 François ParadisOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedMontréal-based François Paradis exhibits a strong grasp of both M&A and capital markets, acting for a diverse client base that includes pharmaceutical companies and financial institutions.5 Guy RouleauFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedGuy Rouleau is based in Montreal and is highly sought after by clients for his experience advising on M&A transactions.
5 Hadrien MontagneMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedHadrien Montagne is a corporate lawyer operating out of McCarthy Tétrault's Montréal office. He routinely assists domestic clients with strategic M&A operations.5 Karl TabbakhMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedKarl Tabbakh combines his role as regional managing partner for Québec with an active client-facing practice where he handles mergers and acquisitions as well as capital markets matters.5 Mathieu DeschampsNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMathieu Deschamps assists with cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He also advises on capital markets mandates.
5 Nathalie GagnonBCF LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMontreal-based Nathalie Gagnon advises clients on mergers and acquisitions. She additionally assists with financing and capital markets transactions.
5 Nicolas LabrecqueNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedNicolas Labrecque's practice sees him advise domestic and international businesses on M&A work. He is the managing partner of the Montréal office.
5 Patrice MartinBorden Ladner Gervais LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPatrice Martin maintains an active practice in mergers and acquisitions and corporate law. He acts for clients active across the IT, telecom and media sectors.
5 Philippe LeclercMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedPhilippe Leclerc's practice features strength in both M&A and securities law. He divides his time between Montréal and Québec City.
Up and Coming
U Anthony Lanouette-MarierBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedAnthony Lanouette-Marier routinely assists clients with M&A transactions and investments.U Guillaume SynnottFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedGuillaume Synnott advises corporate clients and investment funds on a range of matters, including acquisitions.
U Jean TessierBennett Jones LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedJean Tessier of Bennett Jones has expertise handling M&A transactions, including cross-border mandates.
U Joanna MyszkaBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedJoanna Myszka acts on a range of domestic and cross-border matters, including reorganisations, sales and joint ventures.
U Peter RiddellNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedPeter Riddell is the Montréal local co-chair of the firm's business law group. He frequently advises on M&A transactions across a range of sectors, including technology and healthcare.
U Renée LoiselleNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRenée's practice focuses on corporate and securities law, with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and regularly advises clients on corporate governance issues. Renée is also the co-chair of the firm's Montréal business law group.
U Sébastien FalardeauDS Avocats | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedSébastien Falardeau acts for clients in a range of matters, including refinancings and general commercial law mandates.
U Shayna GoldmanDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedShayna Goldman is a partner in the firm's Montreal office. She boasts expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and private equity matters.
Associates to watch
- Eric ArcieroBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
Eric Arciero is an associate in the firm's Montréal office. He routinely assists with domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
- Gemma CaprioFasken | Corporate/Commercial2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
Gemma Caprio is an associate in the firm's Montréal office. She advises clients on investments, acquisitions and private equity matters.