OUR LEGAL TEAM

Expertise Built on Commitment, Driven by a Contemporary and Complementary Team

Our firm combines the experience of a well-established practice — shaped by years of active involvement and presence within the community — with the energy of a multidisciplinary team offering diverse perspectives. A human-scale structure where rigor, accessibility, and collaboration strengthen every mandate.

Me Jean-Charles Phillips
FOUNDER, PARTNER AND ATTORNEY

Called to the Bar in 1985, Me Jean-Charles Phillips practices primarily in civil law, business law, and construction law. He is recognized for his expertise in contracts and corporate structuring. His approach is grounded in rigor, clarity of counsel, and a thorough understanding of commercial and real estate matters.

Key Areas

Civil and commercial law
Business and construction law
Contracts and shareholders’ agreements
Financing and securities
Co-ownership and commercial leases

(819) 246-6503 Ext. 1
jcphillips@manthaphillips.ca

Me Vanessa Chénier
PARTNER AND ATTORNEY

A member of the Quebec Bar since 2013, Me Vanessa Chénier has practiced with the firm since the beginning of her career. She supports individuals and businesses with diligence and sensitivity, particularly in matters relating to family law, civil law, and real estate.

Key Areas

Family law (matrimonial matters)
Civil law
Real estate law
Personal law
Administrative law

(819) 246-6503 Ext. 2
vchenier@manthaphillips.ca

Me Crystèle Hage
ATTORNEY

Originally from the Outaouais region and proud of her Lebanese roots, Me Crystèle Hage provides legal services in French, English, and Arabic. A graduate of the University of Ottawa and called to the Quebec Bar in 2020, she focuses her practice on corporate and civil law, supporting businesses in their legal processes with a clear, structured, and solution-oriented approach.

Key Areas

Corporate law
Civil law
Legal support for businesses
Trilingual legal services (FR / EN / AR)

(819) 246-6503
chage@manthaphillips.ca

Me Charles Belleau
SENIOR COUNSEL

Called to the Quebec Bar in 1976, Me Charles Belleau serves as Senior Counsel to the firm. With recognized expertise in secured transactions law, he brings strategic insight to complex matters. A former professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and instructor at the Quebec Bar, he contributes his experience to the analysis and structuring of mandates requiring specialized expertise.

Key Areas

Secured transactions and guarantees
Mortgages and sureties
Financing and priorities
Strategic analysis of complex matters

(819) 246-6503
cbelleau52@hotmail.com

Emilie Woods
ARTICLING STUDENT

Emilie Woods is an articling student at the firm. She actively participates in files under the supervision of the attorneys, contributing to legal research, document preparation, and mandate follow-up. She works within an approach focused on rigor, learning, and client support.

Key Areas