This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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René Branchaud holds a conference at the TSX Venture Exchange
On September 28th, René Branchaud, partner at Lavery specializing in securities law, mergers and acquisitions and corporate law, was a speaker at the TSX Venture Exchange for a seminar on the management of a public corporation. Mr. Branchaud’s conference was on securities investments.
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Lavery hosts nearly 300 corporate counsels at a conference on risk management and commercial contracts
Montreal, September 30, 2010 - On September 21st, Lavery held a conference on risk management and commercial contracts. This series of Lavery’s conferences hosted nearly 300 corporate counsels at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.At this conference, Lavery’s lawyers presented both plenary sessions and numerous seminars and Alain Dubuc, a La Presse columnist, made a presentation on “Les conseillers juridiques d’entreprise créent-ils de la richesse?”
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Sophie Prégent’s article is published in Industrie & Commerce
Sophie Prégent, lawyer at Lavery, wrote an article entitled “La Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement entre dans une nouvelle ère” (The Regulation Respecting the Administration of the Environment Quality Act Enters a New Era) published in Industrie & Commerce. In this article, Ms. Prégent summarizes Bill 89 and describes the implications of the imminent legislative modifications in the environmental sector. The full article (in French only) is available on page 39 of the latest edition by clicking here.
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Sébastien Vézina, Speaker at the Information Session on IFRS and Taxation for Mining Exploration Companies
Montreal, September 29, 2010 - Sébastien Vézina, member of Lavery’s Business Law Group, reviewed the recent developments pertaining to the mining sector on September 22nd during an information session on IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and taxation. This information session was organized by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton and was held in Montreal at the Fairmont Hotel, Queen Elizabeth.
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Jean Saint-Onge, Speaker at the Canadian Institute
Montreal, September 24, 2010 - On September 28th and 29th, Jean Saint-Onge, partner at Lavery, will participate in a presentation on class actions called “Managing Litigation Complexity and Planning Strategy through Trial” at the Canadian Institute’s 11th Annual Forum. This conference will be held in Toronto. Mr. Saint-Onge’s will participate in a panel on cross-Canada class actions and recent developments on class actions in Quebec. For more details, click here.
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François Parent’s article on pension plans is published in Avantages
Mr. François Parent, Partner at Lavery specializing in pensions and benefits, wrote an article entitled “L’asymétrie des régimes complémentaires de retraite : une problématique toujours non résolue” (The Asymmetry of Supplemental Pension Plans: A Problem Still Unresolved) published in the online magazine Avantages, a Quebec reference in benefits. Mr. Parent’s article examines whether some changes made to the Quebec legislative and regulatory framework governing defined benefit plans may have an impact on the asymmetry issue.The full article (in French only) is available by clicking here.
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Sarah Talpis-Guillet authors an article for The Gazette
On September 20th, Sarah Talpis-Guillet, associate at Lavery specializing in corporate and commercial law wrote an article entitled “Protecting Names in the Facebook Age” published in the online section of The Gazette called Legal Matters. Ms. Talpis-Guillet’s article examines the protection of names and trademarks within the scope of social networks.
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Michel Desrosiers will be a speaker at the 13th World Human Resources Congress
Montreal, September 22, 2010 - Michel Desrosiers will be a speaker at the 13th World Congress, which will be held from September 27 to 29, 2010 at the Palais des congrès in Montreal.The World Federation of People Management Associations holds its Congress every two years, which welcomes over 3,500 HR professionals from the four corners of the globe. This year, it offers a diversified program with close to 100 outstanding speakers, an Exhibitors’ Hall with some 175 exhibitors, as well as various social activities including an evening’s entertainment showcasing an exceptional artist.Facing similar people management and development challenges, participants will have the chance to discuss not only local, national and international trends and practices, but also other issues such as their expanding role and the increasingly complex nature of their mandates. Mr. Desrosiers presentation will pertain to the negotiation of collective agreements in 2010.
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25 Lavery Lawyers are Named to the 2011 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
Montreal, September 2, 2010 – Lavery is proud to announce that 25 of the firm’s lawyers are listed as leading practitioners in Canada in their field of expertise in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2011. The Best Lawyers in Canada 2011 is based on a rigorous national survey involving more than 320,000 detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers across the country. Élise Poisson, Lavery’s Managing Partner, stated that: “This recognition reflects these lawyers’ and our team’s expertise, quality of work and dedication. I would like to congratulate our 25 lawyers for their leadership and contribution to our clients’ success and to the development of our service offering.” The Lavery lawyers recommended in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2011 are: Marie-Claude Armstrong - Family Law Yvan Biron - Environmental Law Michel Blouin - Natural Resources Law René Branchaud - Natural Resources Law Pierre Bourque - Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Director and Officer Liability Marie-Claude Cantin - Insurance Law Paul Cartier - Insurance Law; Legal Malpractice Law; Personal Injury Litigation; Product Liability Law Gérard Coulombe - Corporate Law Michel Gélinas - Labour and Employment Law Jean Hébert - Insurance Law Jean-Francois Hotte - Labour and Employment Law Odette Jobin-Laberge - Insurance Law Pierre M. Lepage - Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Guy Lemay - Class Action Litigation; Labour and Employment Law Robert W. Mason - Director and Officer Liability; Insurance Law; Personal Injury Litigation; Product Liability Law Jacques Nols - Personal Injury Litigation J. Vincent O'Donnell - Class Action Litigation; Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Director and Officer Liability; Insurance Law; Legal Malpractice Law; Personal Injury Litigation; Product Liability Law; Securities Law Jean Saint-Onge - Class Action Litigation Louis Payette - Banking Law Élisabeth Pinard - Family Law Ian Rose - Director and Officer Liability; Insurance Law Raphaël H. Schachter - Criminal Defense Gerald Stotland - Family Law André Vautour - Information Technology Law; Technology Law Michel Yergeau - Environmental Law For more information, please visit BEST LAWYER’s website.
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Marc Dagenais speaks to the Gazette about the Mining Industry
August 31, 2010 - Possessing significant experience in the mining sector, Marc Dagenais, partner at Lavery, discussed the implications of Bill 79 on Quebec’s mining sector with journalist Peter Hadekel from The Gazette. According to Mr. Dagenais, the industry is concerned about two potential impacts from Bill 79: higher costs and lack of certainty about the new regulations. Furthermore, he asserts that the disclosure requirements in the new bill also pose a problem to the industry, mainly because the requirements are not clearly stated the bill. Lavery’s Mining Law Group, which comprises some twenty professionals, is very active in the mining industry and has assisted numerous companies achieve their business development objectives, both here in Canada and elsewhere in the world, namely by helping them set up various financial structures and implement strategic alliances.
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René Branchaud reviews Bill 79 with the National Post and the Gazette
René Branchaud, a partner in Lavery’s Montreal office, who practices in the mining and securities groups, discussed the implications of Bill 79 on Quebec’s mining sector with journalist Jim Middlemiss from the National Post and The Gazette. The amendments would require companies to fund in advance 100% of the closing costs in the first five years of operation. According to Mr. Branchaud, an idea to help miners deal with the financing obligations is the creation of an environmental trust, which Lavery is currently pushing the government to adopt on behalf of mining producers.
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Lavery welcomes Karine Pelletier, Business Lawyer
Montreal, July 19, 2010 – Lavery is pleased to welcome Ms. Karine Pelletier to its Quebec City office’s Business Law practice group. Ms. Pelletier will mainly represent corporate clients in the field of transactional law, particularly in areas related to commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions.Admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2006, Ms. Pelletier received her law degree (LL.B.) from the Université Laval in 2005. She is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and of the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Québec. Before joining Lavery, she worked in a Quebec-based major law firm.