Quebec City, January 26, 2010 - Lavery, the largest independent law firm in Quebec, is pleased to announce that Daniel Des Aulniers has joined its ranks as a member of its Business Law Group. Mr. Des Aulniers will be practicing in his area of expertise, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law, at the firm’s Quebec City office.

Called to the Quebec Bar in 1976, Mr. Des Aulniers has been practicing with other law firms for over 25 years. As a specialist in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law, he has played an active role in the turnaround of major national and provincial businesses. He represents both trustees and debtors before all the jurisdictional levels of Quebec’s courts.

Mr. Des Aulniers will advise the firm’s clients and represent them in various insolvency-related matters.