Marc-André Landry Partner, Lawyer

Marc-André Landry Partner, Lawyer

Bureau

  • Montréal

Phone number

514-878-4516

Bar Admission

  • Québec, 2000

Languages

  • English
  • French

Profile

Partner

Marc-André Landry is a member of the Litigation and Conflict Resolution group and focuses his practice on commercial litigation.

He frequently assists his clients in resolving their disputes through negotiation, mediation or arbitration, or before the various courts of law. Over the years, he has represented businesses in many sectors, including construction, real estate, renewable energy, conventional energy, new technologies, financial services and pharmaceuticals.

Mr. Landry is recognized for his pragmatic approach to contractual disputes, legal actions involving shareholders, administrative remedies and class actions, and his ability to propose solutions specifically tailored to his clients’ business needs. He is always aware of the dynamics of the business world and the specific needs and objectives of each client. He is regularly consulted by his clients on strategic business issues and in cases involving fraud or corporate data theft. Using his knowledge of extraordinary remedies (Anton Piller and Norwich orders, seizures, requests for confidentiality, among others) he is able to protect his clients’ interests effectively.

He also defends business people accused of violating securities laws by the Autorité des marchés financiers.
Combining creativity and know-how, he has represented minority and majority shareholders in a wide variety of complex disputes, and successfully defended manufacturers in product liability proceedings. He has also defended multinationals involved in class actions based on the Consumer Protection Act, and acted for companies in the energy sector before the Régie de l’énergie.

Given his experience, Mr. Landry is often called upon to give conferences on class actions, construction law and shareholder disputes. He has also published numerous articles in Quebec legal publications.

Representative mandates

  • Represented companies and minority or majority shareholders in shareholder or corporate disputes
  • Represented a petroleum exploration company in de facto expropriation claims and Indigenous claims.
  • Represented businesses that were victims of fraud or data theft
  • Represented financial institutions in cases involving fraud and in class actions predicated on alleged violations of consumer protection laws
  • Represented an oil facility following an oil spill
  • Acted as arbitrator in complex construction projects under public-private partnerships
  • Successfully defended a company executive accused of insider trading
  • Approved corporate arrangements in large-scale commercial transactions

Publications et conférences

  • Mémoires de maître” series (webinar presenter), Canadian Bar Association – Quebec Division
  • Fardeau de la preuve, présomption de bonne foi et connaissance judiciaire” (co-author with Joël Larouche), in JurisClasseur Québec encyclopaedia
  • L’injonction interlocutoire” (co-author with Joël Larouche), in JurisClasseur Québec encyclopaedia
  • Les clauses d’exclusivité et de non-concurrence dans les baux commerciaux : de la rédaction à la mise en application” (co-author with Caroline Dion), in Le bail commercial, 3rd edition, La Collection Blais, vol. 27 (2017)
  • Les clauses standards dans les contrats commerciaux : leur raison d’être et leurs effets pratiques” (co-author with Caroline Dion) in Développements récents en droit des affaires, vol. 417 (2016), Service de la formation continue du Barreau du Québec
  • Les clauses standards dans les contrats commerciaux : leur raison d’être et leurs effets pratiques” (co-author with Joël Larouche and Melissa Miraula) in Développements récents en droit des affaires, vol. XXX (2023), Service de la formation continue du Barreau du Québec
  • La protection des actionnaires minoritaires au Québec: où en sommes-nous quatre ans après l'entrée en vigueur de la Loi sur les sociétés par actions?” (co-author with Caroline Dion) in Développements récents en droit des affaires, vol. 390 (2014), Service de la formation continue du Barreau du Québec
  • Le Québec au diapason avec le reste du Canada: les sociétés québécoises peuvent maintenant procéder à des arrangements” (author) in Développements récents en droit des affaires, vol. 350 (2012), Service de la formation continue du Barreau du Québec
  • Recours collectif en matière de responsabilité sur les marchés secondaires – les enjeux selon une perspective pancanadienne” (co-author with Andrea Laing and Ariane Bisaillon) in Développements récents au Québec, au Canada et aux États-Unis, vol. 380 (2014), Service de la formation continue du Barreau du Québec
  • Recours collectif en matière de responsabilité sur les marchés secondaires – les enjeux selon une perspective pancanadienne” (co-author with Andrea Laing and Ariane Bisaillon) in Développements récents en litige de valeurs mobilières, vol. 376 (2013), Service de la formation continue du Barreau du Québec
  • Column – “Les limites procédurales à la reconnaissance tacite de la compétence internationale des tribunaux québécois” (co-author with Justina Di Fazio), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, May 2016
  • Column – “La responsabilité du prestataire de services pour le vice du bien” (co-author with Caroline Dion), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, September 2015
  • Comment on the decision in Corporate Assets Inc. c. 9214-6463 Québec inc. – “Une application de l’exception au principe de l’effet relatif des contrats” (co-author with Emy-Jade Viens and Philippe Whissell), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, November 2018
  • Comment on the decision in 9277-4488 Québec inc. c. Beaulieu – “Un droit pas de préjudice ou un préjudice, pas de droit?” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, September 2015
  • Comment on the decision in Jasmin c. Société des alcools du Québec – “La SAQ assujettie à la L.p.c., mais libre de fixer ses prix” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, May 2015
  • Comment on the decision in Claude Joyal inc. c. CNH Canada Ltd. – “La dénonciation entre débiteurs solidaires” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, August 2014
  • Comment on the decision in eBay Canada Ltd. c. Mofo Moko – “L’opposabilité d’une clause d’élection de for en matière de protection du consommateur” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, January 2014
  • Comment on the decision in Gauthier c. United Parcel Service of Canada Ltd – “Les recours collectifs en série” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, September 2013
  • Comment on the decision in Francoeur v. 4417186 Canada Inc. – “La Cour d’appel effectue un ajout sévère, mais justifié, dans les conclusions factuelles de la Cour supérieure afin de forcer le respect de l’ordre contractuel” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, May 2013
  • Comment on the decision in Richard c. Time Inc. – “Les commerçants, fabricants et publicitaires doivent redoubler de prudence dans leurs relations avec les consommateurs” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, June 2012
  • Comment on the decision in Renaud c. Holcim Canada inc. – “Se croire erronément visé par un recours collectif interrompt la prescription” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, May 2012
  • Comment on the decision in Paris c. Lafrance – “Autorisation d’exercer un recours collectif relatif au devoir d’information des administrateurs et dirigeants d’une compagnie : la Cour supérieure analyse en détail le critère de l’apparence de droit prévu par l’article 1003(b) du Code de procédure civile” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, February 2012
  • Comment on the decision in Carrier c. Québec (Procureur général) – “Autorisation d’exercer un recours collectif en matière de protection de l’environnement : immunité de l’État au stade de l’autorisation et rôle du recours collectif en matière de protection de l’environnement” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, October 2011
  • Comment on the decision in Gordon c. Mailloux – “Autorisation d’exercer un recours collectif en matière de diffamation: la Cour d’appel précise la portée du recours en diffamation et la nécessité d’établir l’existence d’un préjudice individuel” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, August 2011
  • Comment on the decision in Rhéaume c. Société d’investissements l’Excellence inc. – “Requête en annulation d’une sentence arbitrale pour cause de manquement au secret du délibéré et à l’obligation implicite de confidentialité: la Cour d’appel confirme que le tribunal n’avait pas à intervenir” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, April 2011
  • Comment on the decision in Carrier c. Québec (Procureure générale) – “Requête en autorisation d’un recours collectif : l’apparence de droit en vertu de l’article 1003(b) du Code de procédure civile” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, October 2010
  • Comment on the decision in Time Inc. c. Richard – “Le consommateur au sens de la LPC” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, June 2010
  • Comment on the decision in Robert Carrier inc. c. Transamerica Vie Canada – “Résiliation d’un contrat de courtage d’assurance : respect des dispositions contractuelles et refus d’ordonner l’exécution en nature” (author), Repères, Éditions Yvon Blais, January 2010


Distinctions

  • Jules-Deschênes prize awarded by the CBA, Quebec Division (2010)
  • Recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada directory in class action litigation and commercial litigation since 2014
  • Benchmark Litigation (2014–2022)
  • Chamber’s Global (2014–2016)
  • Recognized since 2016 in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the area of Corporate Commercial Litigation
  • Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (2022)
  • Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure since 2022
  • Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition – Technology and Health Sciences since 2021
  • Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition – Energy since 2021
  • Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (2021)
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the field of Construction Law (2024)

Education

  • LL.B., Université de Montréal, 2000

Boards and Professional Affiliations

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
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    Lavery is delighted to welcome Marc-André Landry and Joël Larouche to its Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, who will bolster the firm's expertise in commercial litigation. Marc-André Landry is joining the team as a partner. Having solid experience in dispute resolution, he assists his clients in particular with negotiation, mediation or arbitration, or before the various courts of law.He acts for a wide range of clients in sectors as diverse as construction, real estate, renewable energy, conventional energy, new technologies, financial services and pharmaceuticals. Mr. Landry is regularly consulted in cases involving fraud or corporate data theft. Using his knowledge of extraordinary remedies (Anton Piller and Norwich orders, seizures, requests for confidentiality, among others) he is able to protect his clients' interests effectively. He also defends business people accused of violating securities laws by the Autorité des marchés financiers."Lavery's vision and the strength of its team persuaded me to join the firm—and I did the right thing. Clients already benefit from and appreciate Lavery's multiservice platform, which meets the needs of SMEs as well as those of the largest institutions," says Marc-André. Joël Larouche joins the team as Senior Associate. He focuses his practice primarily on commercial litigation issues such as insolvency and restructuring. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience with injunctions of all kinds, including Anton Piller, Norwich and Mareva injunctions, as well as those used in breaches of non-solicitation and non-competition clauses and the theft of personal and confidential information, among others. He frequently acts as an independent supervising lawyer in the context of Anton Piller order enforcement. He is sought out by clients to act in various situations, including shareholder and transactional disputes, as well as in regulatory investigations and in the resolution of corporate governance issues. His practice leads him to represent both large private and institutional corporations, in particular in the financial, technology and construction sectors. "I'm delighted to be joining the Lavery family, which has a passionate and meticulous team with a proven track record. The idea of working for a leading independent firm quickly appealed to me, but above all, I was convinced when I saw how people-centered the firm is," says Joël.The combined expertise of these two professionals consolidates Lavery's commercial litigation offer, affirming the firm's position as a leader in Quebec.

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