Corporate/Commercial: The Elite

Sidney 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.

Montréal-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.

"John always provides a strong voice of experience to help guide our transactions to a firm close."

Robert 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.

"Robert Carelli is a fantastic, very technical lawyer. He knows our company very well."

Montréal-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.

Montréal-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.

"Peter Castiel is a brilliant tactician."

Warren Katz regularly advises public and private corporations on securities, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity matters. He serves as the managing partner of the Montréal office.

"Warren Katz is a great business partner."

"Warren is a very knowledgeable and sophisticated securities law and M&A attorney."

Montréal-based Maxime Turcotte is experienced in M&A and securities matters as part of a broad transactional practice.

"Maxime Turcotte demonstrates great responsiveness."

"He is very strong in all aspects and highly recommended."

Sophie Lamonde regularly advises clients on corporate and private equity matters and demonstrates strong capabilities in cross-border transactions.

"Sophie Lamonde is an exceptional leader."

Pierre-Yves Leduc has experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and capital markets matters.

"He is extremely good with clients and is approachable. He is great."

"Pierre-Yves Leduc is very organised and clients trust him."

Aniko Pelland advises clients on M&A transactions as well as corporate financing and capital markets mandates.

"Aniko is extremely driven and hard-working. He is very strong technically but also connects well with our people."

"Aniko has a great knowledge of our business; he invests the time to know us well and deliver that level of service."

"Aniko Pelland is extremely smart. He is able to advise on the legal front and also with key business objectives in mind."

"His knowledge of accounting and business matters complements his extensive legal knowledge, and he has a practical approach and overall very good judgement. Working with Aniko truly is a privilege."