Best Law Firms in Quebec

Aust Legal is a boutique business law firm built on the idea that high‑quality legal counsel should be accessible outside large national firms.

With offices in Montreal and Toronto, our team works on complex commercial transactions and business matters across a range of industries. We focus on practical, strategic guidance that supports clients as they pursue their business objectives and manage evolving opportunities.

Independence is central to our firm. It allows us to remain adaptable and attentive to the needs of a diverse group of clients, including entrepreneurs, established companies, and organizations operating in Canada and beyond.

Frédéric Bérard Société d’avocats is a leading law firm with Frédéric Bérard recognized by Best Lawyers in 1 practice area. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2026. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Frédéric Bérard Société d’avocats has on their team. Frédéric Bérard has been recognized in the following practice area: Administrative and Public Law.

Frédéric Bérard Société d’avocats is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Frédéric Bérard Société d’avocats has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Gascon & Associés, S.E.N.C.R.L is a leading law firm with 4 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 5 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2006. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Gascon & Associés, S.E.N.C.R.L has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Insurance Law, Product Liability Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate Law.

Gascon & Associés, S.E.N.C.R.L is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 4 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Gascon & Associés, S.E.N.C.R.L has 4 rankings in 4 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Gowling WLG is an international law firm built on the belief that the best way to serve you is to be in tune with your world, aligned with your opportunity and ambitious for your success. With more than 1,500 legal professionals around the world, we provide our clients with in-depth knowledge in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. We see the world through our clients' eyes, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed, no matter how challenging the circumstances.

Brief History

With roots tracing back to 1887, Gowling WLG grew to become one of the largest and most respected law firms in Canada, with a reputation for innovation in client-focused service delivery.

Building on its early strength in intellectual property, Gowling WLG diversified to offer a full suite of business law, litigation and intellectual property services in all of Canada’s key industries, including energy, mining, financial services, government, infrastructure, manufacturing, life sciences and technology.

Founded in 2009, JFK Law is Canada’s preeminent law firm that provides a full range of creative and innovative legal services to Indigenous peoples across Canada. We are widely recognized as the leaders in litigation and regulatory proceedings, consultation and negotiations, and in corporate and governance practice.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Our lawyers have significant trial and appellate experience, including over 40 appearances at the Supreme Court of Canada. We have been lead counsel on landmark cases including Gitxaala Nation v Canada (FCA), Mikisew Cree First Nation v Canada (SCC), Taseko Mines Limited v Tsilhqot’in National Government (BCCA), Anderson v Alberta (Attorney General) (SCC) and Grassy Narrows First Nation v Ontario

(Natural Resources) (SCC), and Behn v Moulton Contracting (SCC). We represented interveners on major cases such as Southwind v Canada (SCC), 2022’s reference re the federal Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families (SCC), Ahousaht Indian Band v. Canada (Attorney General) (BCCA), and Daniels v. Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development) (SCC). Our strength in Aboriginal law builds on experience in other areas of litigation, including administrative and constitutional law.

Consultation, Accommodation and Regulatory Review

We advise our clients on the Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate. This includes consultation on specific projects and assisting clients to establish their own consultation processes. We develop methodology for assessing and mitigating impacts to rights. Our litigation team reinforces our advisory work, as we have a demonstrated success challenging decisions where the Crown fails to live up to its duties.

Complex Negotiations

Our reconciliation-focused negotiations include various Indigenous groups negotiating modern day treaties in both urban and remote areas, including leading tables in the BC Treaty Process such as the Te’mexw Treaty Association. We also advise clients involved in multi-party negotiations in areas of common interest and have secured incremental agreements to deliver early benefits to nations involved in otherwise lengthy processes. Our team has a growing practice in both specific claims and treaty land entitlement.

We also advise clients on accommodation and impact benefit agreements, particularly related to major resource projects such as in the oil sands region of Northern Alberta. This ranges from project-specific environmental monitoring to comprehensive arrangements where nations become partners in major industrial projects or secure revenue sharing agreements with project proponents.

Economic Development and Governance

Recognizing increased opportunities for our clients’ economic development, we have intentionally grown our solicitor’s practice to serve this need. Our solicitors support clients in real estate and commercial transactions, including land assembly, development, leasing on and off-reserve, and servicing agreements. We assist clients developing businesses in various industries, including hotel and tourism, fishing, environmental, cannabis, and software development.

Our solicitors also support our clients to develop governance and administrative structures. We assist our clients in developing their own laws and bylaws under the Indian Act, the First Nations Land Management Act, the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, self-government agreements and treaties, and their inherent jurisdiction. In this context, we support implementation of laws and treaties, including by ensuring staff and leadership have clear policies for decision-making based on administrative fairness principles. We also advise clients on government-to-government relationships with all levels of government and other First Nations.

Lachkar, Lalande specializes in the practice of family law in Quebec. We offer expertise in complex matrimonial disputes with high financial stakes and in managing conflictual parenting. Our duo is recognized for the rigor of its work, the effectiveness of its strategies, and the high quality of its representation before the courts. Whether you are questioning your rights and obligations or are facing a divorce or separation, we are here to listen and are available to advise, support, and represent you.

Established by former litigation partners of a national Canadian firm, LCM Attorneys has earned its reputation as one of Montréal’s premier litigation boutiques. Built on strategic insight and uncompromising advocacy, the firm brings together more than 35 accomplished lawyers recognized for their sound judgment, intellectual rigor, and unwavering commitment to client success.

LCM Attorneys represents multinational corporations, financial institutions, professionals, and entrepreneurs in high-stakes and complex disputes. The firm’s practice spans class actions, securities litigation, commercial and shareholders’ disputes, professional liability, construction law, public law, arbitration, and international matters. Combining meticulous preparation with strategic clarity, LCM Attorneys works closely with its clients to navigate sophisticated legal challenges and deliver decisive, results-driven outcomes.

Renno Vathilakis is a litigation firm that was founded by Karim Renno and Michael Vathilakis in February 2015. Since its inception, the firm has expanded to include 20 lawyers and a staff of over 30 individuals. It also comprises several articling students and law school students who contribute to the firm’s dynamic environment.

Renno Vathilakis emphasizes work in commercial and civil litigation, class action lawsuits, as well as employment and family law cases. Benchmark Litigation has consistently recognized both Karim Renno and Michael Vathilakis as Quebec Litigation Stars, and the firm is noted as one of the 8 recommended litigation firms in the province. Chambers has acknowledged the firm in the area of commercial litigation, while Best Lawyers 2026 has included Renno Vathilakis among noteworthy law firms in Canada in commercial litigation and family law.

Karim and Michael are fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America, an honorary society of trial lawyers that comprises fewer than half of one percent of American attorneys.

Founded over 100 years ago, Robinson Sheppard Shapiro is an independent medium-sized law firm providing legal services and strategic advice to local, national, and international clients, including entrepreneurs, SMEs, insurers, corporations, private and public institutions, and individuals.

Our services include business law, civil and commercial litigation, insurance law, labour and employment law, transportation law, family law, municipal law as well as estates, wills and trusts.

From our office in Montréal, our diverse team of lawyers adapts to the business realities of each client, offering high-level legal services while promoting a personalized approach.