Five Lawyers Admitted to Partnership in 2026

We are pleased to announce that Elise Cartier, Michelle Fong, Alex MacDonald, Marco Marrelli, and Richard Wong will be joining the firm’s partnership in 2026.

Elise Cartier

Elise is a labour and employment lawyer with strong expertise in workplace investigations, restructuring, human rights matters, and litigation, drawing on her experience as in-house counsel to provide practical, business-focused advice. She works with clients of all sizes across multiple sectors, aiming to deliver clear communication, realistic guidance, and efficient, solution-oriented strategies to prevent and resolve disputes.

Michelle Fong

Michelle is a seasoned member of the estates and trusts planning group who also serves as an advisor in tax law and commercial law. She enjoys working with clients to build succession plans for their businesses and estate plans for their families, all while considering the tax implications. Michelle leverages her legal and accounting background to deliver tailored, strategic solutions for clients.

Alex MacDonald

A valued member of the labour and employment group, Alex offers strategic guidance and strong advocacy to employers across multiple industries, consistently delivering practical, effective solutions through both negotiated and court-ordered resolutions. As both advisor and advocate, Alex is recognized for the unwavering conviction that defines his approach to every matter.
 

Marco Marrelli

Marco maintains a broad and versatile practice, advising clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, and a variety of transactional work. He also delivers trusted legal guidance through a strong Northern practice, supporting clients across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Marco’s extensive experience provides him with exceptional insight and a unique perspective. In addition, Marco has been recognized for Corporate Law as “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers® in Canada for several years.

Richard Wong

Richard brings a powerful blend of strategic litigation skills and extensive immigration and construction law experience. Known for combining compassion with strategic thinking, Richard approaches each case with exceptional attention to detail and keen insight, ensuring his clients receive the strongest advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom to achieve the best possible outcome. He is a Best Lawyers® in Canada “One to Watch” ranked lawyer for Construction Law and Corporate Commercial Litigation.
 
Their addition to the partnership strengthens our position as one of Canada’s top regional law firms across various practice areas including Labour and Employment, Estates and Trusts, Corporate Commercial, Construction Law, and Commercial Litigation.
 
Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved achievement!