Our President and Founder
Tarik Alexandre Chbani has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2015 and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Université du Québec à Montréal. In his practice, Mr. Chbani advises various professional associations, as well as businesses and individuals—including professional athletes—on matters of disciplinary and professional law, civil and commercial litigation, real estate law, construction law, and sports law.
Experience and Awards
Honor Roll of the Faculty of Political Science and Law at UQAM.
Practice
- Professional Law
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Construction Law
- Sports Law
Social, cultural, and community engagement
- Clinical student at the Juripop Legal Clinic from 2009 to 2011
- Assistant coach of the Collège Montmorency Nomades men’s Division 1 basketball team (2015–2019)
- Member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Montreal Bar Association (2021–present)
Me Lanctot B.A., LL.B., has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 1985. He practices primarily in the areas of professional and disciplinary law.
Experience and Awards
- For nearly 40 years, Mr. Lanctot has represented various professional associations as an attorney and legal advisor;
- A frequent guest speaker in the continuing education programs of various professional associations;
- Has taught the course “Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Professional Practice” at the Quebec Bar School since 2001;
- Helps update the Bar Association’s professional training manuals;
- Mr. Lanctot was awarded the 2023 Distinguished Lawyer of the Year award.
Practice
Professional and Disciplinary Law
Associations, councils, and committees
Chair of the Canadian National Committee of the International Bar Association since January 2025
Our lead attorneys
A member of the Quebec Bar since 2020, Marie-Hélène Lanctot holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Montreal and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Quebec in Montreal. She joined the Lanctot Avocats team in 2017, first as a student, then as an articling student, and finally as an attorney.
Experience and Awards
Intern at the Lachine-Lasalle Housing Committee from 2017 to 2018.
Practice
Professional and Disciplinary Law
A member of the Quebec Bar since 2017, Abigaëlle Allard-Robitaille joined the team at Lanctot Avocats in 2022. Since then, she has devoted her practice exclusively to professional and disciplinary law. She serves as a lecturer for training programs on ethics and professional conduct and contributed to articles published in Recent Developments in Professional and Disciplinary Law 2025, as well as in Recent Developments in Estates and Trusts 2020. She has also taught the course Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Professional Practice at the Bar School.
Experience and Awards
- She helped create the content published on JuridiQC, a digital legal information platform managed by SOQUIJ and funded by the Quebec Ministry of Justice.
- Ms. Allard-Robitaille worked for several years as a litigation attorney at a renowned family law firm.
Practice
- Professional and Disciplinary Law
A member of the Quebec Bar since 2015, Mathieu Laplante-Goulet joined the team at Lanctot Avocats in 2022. He practices in professional and disciplinary law, civil litigation, and administrative law. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Laval University, a certificate in political science from the same university, and a Master’s degree in business law with a specialization in sports law from Aix-Marseille University.
Experience and Awards
- Involvement in major projects;
- Appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada and the lower courts;
- Our client base consists primarily of groups and associations active in the sports and recreation sector.
Practice
- Professional and Disciplinary Law
- Civil litigation
- Administrative Law
- Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
Social, cultural, and community engagement
Referee and member of the Refereeing Committee of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in London
Our attorneys
Maude Duquette has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2021 and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Laval University in Quebec City, as well as a minor in political science from the University of Montreal. Throughout her practice, Ms. Duquette has argued numerous civil and commercial litigation cases and has advised various businesses and individuals on the resolution of their disputes.
Practice
- Professional and Disciplinary Law
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Administrative Law
- Construction Law
Experience and Awards
- Representation before various courts of general jurisdiction
- Volunteer at the Legal Information Office at Laval University
Sophie Boucher places particular emphasis on the human aspect of the profession. She holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Montreal and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Laval University, and has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2022, the year she joined the team at Lanctot Avocats.
Practice
- Professional and Disciplinary Law
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
Experience and Awards
- Internship in the Legal Department of the City of Montreal
- Montreal Legal Aid Bureau – Family Law
A member of the Quebec Bar since 2024, Mr. Gendreau joined the Lanctot Avocats team in the summer of 2024 as a bar trainee. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Montreal and a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montreal. Eager to take on new challenges, he began a master’s degree in taxation in the winter of 2025.
Practice
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Professional and Disciplinary Law
Experience and Awards
- Pro bono student at the Greater Montreal Community Justice Center from 2022 to 2023
A member of the Bar since 2025, Ms. Henida holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Université du Québec à Montréal. She joined the Lanctot Avocats team in the fall of 2024, first as a Bar intern and then continuing her career with the firm. During her studies, Ahlam was involved in various causes that allowed her to develop the professional skills and interpersonal abilities essential to successfully meeting the various challenges of the legal profession.
Practice
- Civil and Commercial
- Inheritance Law
Experience and Awards
- Honor Roll of the Faculty of Political Science and Law at UQAM
- Quebec Bar Association Awards (2023–2024)
- Research Assistant in the Department of Legal Studies (2022–2023)
- Student Volunteer at the Legal Clinic for Victims of Crime (CJVAC) (2022–2023)
Aurore Bondu was admitted to the Quebec Bar in March 2025. She joined our firm after gaining extensive legal experience at leading law firms in Paris and Montreal, where she developed her expertise in civil and commercial litigation, as well as in commercial and transactional law.
She primarily practices in civil and commercial litigation, as well as in disciplinary and professional law. She advises a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, and professional associations, and supports her clients at every stage of the legal process, from case analysis to representation in court.
She holds a master’s degree in international business law from the University of Rennes in France, as well as a master’s degree in English Business Law from Keele University in England. Ms. Bondu practices in both French and English.
Practice
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Construction Law
Our legal counsel
A member of the Quebec Bar since 1988, Jean-Marc Ferland holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.) and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from McGill University. He also earned a Licentiate in Swiss Law (LL.L.) from the University of Lausanne (Canton of Vaud). He subsequently completed a Master’s degree in International Commercial Law at McGill University in 1993.
He joined the team at Lanctot Avocats in January 2023 as a legal counsel, bringing with him over 35 years of valuable and diverse experience in the legal profession.
Experience and Awards
- Attorney Ferland represents and advises both corporations and individuals, particularly in the areas of business law, estate law, and real estate law;
- He is fluent in French, English, and German.
Practice
- Business Law
- Intellectual property
- Inheritance Law
- Real Estate Law
Mr. Jila has been a member of the Bar since 2015. He practices health law at a mother-and-child hospital and, in his private practice, advises various institutional clients on professional, criminal, and disciplinary law. Mr. Jila is known for his thoroughness, his availability, and his pragmatic approach.
Practice
- Health law (primarily in a pediatric context)
- Professional Law
- Disciplinary Law
- Criminal Law (Extraordinary Remedies and Searches)
Joseph Daoura is an attorney in private practice and a member of the Quebec Bar. He holds a degree in French law and a master’s degree in private law. In Canada, his multidisciplinary legal practice, spanning various areas of law, focuses primarily on negotiating and drafting contracts, as well as litigating civil, commercial, and corporate matters before provincial civil and administrative courts and federal courts. He has also argued immigration and citizenship cases before the Federal Court of Canada. Mr. Daoura is a recognized arbitrator in civil and commercial matters by the Quebec Bar.
In addition to his career as a lawyer, Mr. Daoura was elected to the City Council of Mont-Royal and served in that capacity from 2009 to 2021. While on the council, he helped pass several resolutions regarding urban planning, various permits, and calls for bids.
In general, Mr. Daoura’s legal practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, private international law, immigration law, and business law. He has been involved in cases involving various types of commercial contracts, the registration of different corporate charters, the execution of partnership agreements, as well as the development of comprehensive strategies and legal structures for companies in the context of domestic and international commercial transactions.
Throughout his career, Mr. Daoura has worked as a legal advisor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he has been involved in major energy contracts.
In addition, Mr. Daoura has been involved in the establishment of various nonprofit charitable organizations and has participated in interviews with Radio-Canada and local Montreal media outlets on a range of legal, social, and political issues.
Practice
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Business Law
- Private International Law
- Administrative Law
- Immigration Law
Our Bar interns
Audrey holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Sherbrooke. Throughout her studies, she gained practical experience in law and taxation through various internships. She also participated in her university’s legal clinic and completed a semester of study in France. She began her career at Lanctot Avocats in May 2025 and is currently completing her Bar internship there.
Our law students
After earning a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Montreal, Juliette joined the team at Lanctot Avocats as a law student in the summer of 2025 and will complete her bar internship in 2026.
Throughout her academic career, she has been actively involved in faculty life, notably as chair of the Health Law Committee. Her keen interest in ethical and professional conduct issues has led her to develop a particular affinity for professional and disciplinary law, a field she hopes to explore further in her future practice.
Mary-Ève is a law student at the University of Ottawa. Throughout her academic career, she has been active in several student associations, including the Criminal and Correctional Law Association and the Business Law Association at the University of Ottawa. She also contributes to the McGill Legal Information Clinic.
Ghita is a student in the dual bachelor’s degree program in civil law and international development at the University of Ottawa. Throughout her academic career, she has been actively involved in student life, including serving as president of the International Law Student Society. These experiences have allowed her to develop strong leadership, organizational, and collaborative skills. She is joining the team at Lanctot Avocats as a law student for the summer of 2026.
Our support team
With a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Montreal, Alexandra decided to change careers and entered the legal field. After earning her degree in paralegal technology, she joined the Lanctot Avocats team in 2023, first as an intern, before continuing in the role of paralegal and commissioner of oath.
Angelina joined Lanctot Avocats in January 2024 as an intern. She holds a degree in paralegal technology, a certificate in criminology from the University of Montreal, and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in law.
Thomas Laplante-Goulet
Head of Communications, Technology Development, and Special Projects
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After several years of studying music, notably at McGill University (Musical Applications of Technology), Thomas wanted to explore new areas of knowledge, which led him to join the Lanctot Avocats team as an administrative assistant in April 2024.
With an interest in Indigenous law as well as music and arts law, Thomas is currently completing a certificate in Indigenous Studies at Laval University before continuing his career in the legal field.
Thomas has served as the head of communications, technology development, and special projects since April 2026.
Bradley has been an administrative assistant at Lanctot Avocats since March 2026. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources management at UQAM, he stands out for his keen interest in legal issues related to the workplace. His background has enabled him to develop a comprehensive understanding of professional realities from human, organizational, and legal perspectives. Aspiring to pursue a law degree, he is particularly interested in labor law and litigation, while also maintaining an interest in real estate law and criminal law.