Our People

Managing partner of Lazarus, Edwin Monzon, who was called to the Quebec Bar in 2004, brings diligence and expertise in the gaming and corporate industry. With a strong business focus and a reputation for providing comprehensive tailored solutions, Edwin continues to be a trusted advisor to his clients seeking expert legal counsel.

Edwin's commitment to excellence and his passion for the industry make him a highly sought after attorney in the gaming sector. His dedication to the success of his clients, combined with his extensive legal background, has allowed him to build strong relationships and foster trust among his clientele. Fluent in English, French and Spanish, Edwin has built an impressive client base and network all over the world.

Being called to the Quebec Bar in 1976, Marc has nearly 50 years of experience practicing as a litigation lawyer. His ability to listen to clients' needs and approach legal situations from all angles makes him a valuable resource in our legal team.

He is a specialist in banking, transactional and bankruptcy law. His skills, professionalism and legal knowledge has allowed him to represent organizations of all sizes – from Canada's leading financial institution to a diverse clientele of small entrepreneurs.

René was called at the Quebec Bar in 1984 and heads Lazarus' litigation practice. He is a skilled trial attorney with over 40 years experience before the Court of Quebec, the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal. He's a natural negotiator and creative problem solver, capable of working under extremely stressful situations. His profound understanding of the law and the needs of his clients makes him a perfect lawyer to represent some of Lazarus Legal's most complex and challenging cases.

His general practice focuses mainly on litigious civil and commercial matters. His dedication to the law and commitment to his clients have led to an impressive number of favorable judicial outcomes that have contributed to the advancement of law in Quebec and Canada.

A powerful communicator and team orientated legal advisor, John has been an expert in Real Estate Law and Estate Planning for nearly two decades. John has also been the general counsel for 2 publicly traded Canadian Companies.

John has joined the Lazarus Team with the hope of expanding his practice in the areas of digital assets and transformative financial technologies. He aspires to advise a global client base in the ever-expanding regulatory framework of the fintech industry. Fluent in English, French and Italian, John communicates and explains complex legal concepts in a simplified and straightforward manner.

Having registered on the roll of the Order of Quebec notaries since 2013, Vanessa has been a notary for over a decade, focusing mainly on traditional notarial services, such as: real estate, refinancing, succession, wills & protective mandates, for her own private practice and now carries these notarial areas of expertise to Lazarus.

Her clients appreciate her personability, her attention to their specific needs and her flexibility to adapt well to each situation. They also value her skill for simplifying legal terminology into easily understandable information. Vanessa has a background in the study of languages and therefore can communicate in French, English, Italian and Spanish.

Ahmed has over 15 years of experience working in top-tier international and local law firms. Although he primarily focuses on Mergers & Acquisitions, he has also gained experience in banking and finance, commercial real estate, and general corporate law.

His extensive knowledge of complex structures, advanced negotiation skills, and advisory experience in large-scale acquisitions, along with his ability to fluently communicate in English, French and Arabic demonstrate his industry standing. Ahmed's role at Lazarus is to advise on international law matters, specifically cross-border M&A transactions internationally and in the MENA region.