Yasmine Belrachid Lawyer

Yasmine Belrachid Lawyer

Office

  • Montréal

Phone number

514 877-2975

Bar Admission

  • Québec, 2025

Languages

  • English
  • French

Profile

Associate

Yasmine is a member of the Business Law group and practises mainly in the fields of securities and infrastructure financing.

She joined the Lavery team as a student in 2022. She completed her bachelor’s degree in civil law at the Université de Montréal and graduated from the Paris-Panthéon-Assas University.

Throughout her studies, Yasmine contributed as a peer mentor in the mental health support program for law students, and served as the faculty relations officer for the Université de Montréal Law Review.

For several years, she also participated in Model United Nations simulations. This experience gave her the opportunity to lead student teams in simulations, including at the National Model United Nations in New York.

Education

  • Member of theBarreau du Québec since 2025
  • LL.B., Université de Montréal, 2023
  • Diploma of Collegial Studies (D.E.C.) in Sciences, Literature, and Arts, Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf
  1. 2024 Review of Real Estate Law Highlights in Quebec

    As we keenly usher in 2025, we thought we would have a quick recap on changes affecting real estate law in Quebec in 2024. Let’s have a look back on the past year and on news deserving some attention and follow-up in 2025. This is not a comprehensive list, but a reminder that much has happened in the real estate sector. In terms of rental housing construction, the Real Property (GST/HST) Regulations introduced an enhanced GST rebate for residential rental properties, for construction beginning between September 14, 2023 and December 31, 2030, and whose end date is set no later than December 31, 2035. The procedure for authenticating a Canadian document to be used in a foreign country has been standardized for countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Bylaw 20-20-20 was amended to lighten the financial burden on real estate developers for the construction of affordable social housing in Montréal until the end of 2026. In terms of housing rental, the Act to limit lessors’ right of eviction and to enhance the protection of senior lessees has imposed a moratorium on the eviction of lessees by lessors who want to subdivide, expand or change the use of a dwelling, until June 2027, in addition to providing more protection for lessees aged 65 or over against eviction or repossession of a dwelling, when they have been living at the dwelling for at least 10 years and their income is equal or less than 125% of the income that would qualify them for low-rental housing based on applicable regulations. The Competition Act was amended to further regulate property controls, including the use of exclusivity clauses and restrictive covenants in existing commercial leases. The Competition Act was also amended to fight greenwashing. In the real estate industry, developers now have the burden to prove the environmental claims in respect to their properties. The increase in the inclusion rate for capital gains was announced in the federal budget in April 2024. The inclusion rate will go from 50% to 66.66% on all capital gains realized by corporations and trusts, in addition to individuals for the portion of capital gains exceeding $250,000 in a given year. Considering the potential change in government and the fact that these measures have no force of law, stay tuned for developments on this matter. Tax authorities plan to increase applicable withholding rates for the sale of a taxable Canadian property by a non-resident of Canada starting January 1, 2025. As a result, the withholding rates for disposals made as of that date have increased significantly further to the increase in the inclusion rate for capital gains. Again, there is, however, still uncertainty on whether this measure will come into force. Bill 86 amending, among other things, the Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities and the Act respecting the acquisition of farm land by non-residents was tabled and introduced to the National Assembly of Quebec by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne. The amendments aim, in particular, to control the acquisition of farm land and fight against the acquisition of farm land by foreign investors. Stay tuned for changes in this bill. The Act to amend various legislative provisions with respect to housing has “opened the door” for municipalities to authorize housing projects before February 21, 2027, that deviate from local planning bylaws, provided that established conditions are met. Municipalities have been granted discretionary power they can use to fast-track construction projects in 2025. Following this year full of developments in the real estate sector, our real estate law team is motivated and ready to answer all your questions and requests. Do you have any other topics in mind? Share them with us and feel free to contact us for a further discussion. Have a great 2025!

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  1. Lavery hires six new legal professionals

    Lavery is pleased to announce that six recently sworn-in lawyers are joining Lavery following the completion of their articling within the firm.  Montreal office :  Alexandra Yazbeck Alexandra is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. She practises primarily in civil and commercial litigation. “Joining Lavery is an opportunity to start my career as part of a passionate and supportive team, while fostering my professional growth. During my summers as a student and throughout my internship, I had the pleasure of working alongside professionals committed to youth development. I am very much looking forward to this next step.”  Yasmine Belrachid Yasmine is a member of the Business Law group and practises mainly in the fields of securities and infrastructure financing. “I came to Lavery to be an integral part of a team dedicated to supporting and guiding young lawyers as they launch their legal careers. Since then, I have not only had meaningful learning opportunities but have also had the privilege of connecting with passionate professionals who drive Lavery’s innovative vision. This is why I am truly excited about the opportunity to join this exceptional team as a lawyer.”    Maxym Bédard Maxym is a member of the Litigation and Conflict Resolution group and practises primarily in civil and commercial litigation. “At Lavery, what motivates me most on a daily basis is the culture of collaboration and mutual support. I’m looking forward to joining a team that encourages me to take initiative as a young lawyer and is committed to my professional development. Working alongside dedicated professionals on challenging cases is exactly what drew me to Lavery from the start!”    Sherbrooke office:  Iulia Bostinaru Iulia is a member of our Business Law group, focusing her practice on mergers and acquisitions, and commercial litigation. “Joining the Lavery team is an exceptional opportunity for me to begin my career in an environment that values collegiality, collaboration and excellence. What convinced me was the firm’s ongoing commitment to creating a work environment where every member feels supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. I feel honoured to work alongside dedicated and passionate professionals, whose daily commitment to excellence and collaboration is unwavering. This unique dynamic not only helps me move forward in my career but also allows me to contribute positively to our legal community by sharing and deepening my knowledge in a stimulating and supportive environment.”    Charlaine Cowan Charlaine is a lawyer in the firm's Litigation group. She primarily practises in civil litigation, including civil and hospital liability. “Working at Lavery offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals in a variety of areas of practice. It is a privilege to be part of a team that not only strives for excellence every day but also stands out for its supportive and collaborative spirit.”    Quebec City office:  Emma Doyon Emma is a member of the Administrative Law team and focuses her practice on municipal law and environmental law.  “Continuing my career at Lavery after my articling was an obvious decision. I have the opportunity to learn from exceptional lawyers with whom I have established connections over the past few months. This team stands out for its mutual support and encouragement towards excellence, while training young professionals to become remarkable jurists.” 

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