Lavery is pleased to announce the arrival of three lawyers: Jean-François Bigras, a member of the Family Law group, Nicolas Bonhomme, a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, and Natalia Leon, a member of the Labour and Employment Law group. Jean-François holds an LL.B. from the Université de Montréal, a J.D. in common law, as well as a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science. He brings a multidisciplinary background to his family law practice. He assists clients in often complex matters involving intersecting legal, financial and human issues, particularly in cases involving significant assets. Rigorous, dedicated and attentive to the realities of each situation, he stands out for his strategic approach and his ability to provide tailored support. Trilingual, he serves clients with ease in French, English and Italian. I am excited to be joining Lavery’s Family, Personal and Estate Law team. The quality and rigour of its practice, as well as the reputation of its members, make it an environment in which I am particularly proud to continue my professional journey and to put my skills to work for clients. A member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, Nicolas Bonhomme advises clients on contractual matters and dispute resolution with a pragmatic, personalized approach. His practice leads him to work on a variety of commercial matters, particularly shareholder disputes, where his understanding of business issues is a significant asset. Drawing on experience gained at a boutique firm in Montréal, he has been involved in a broad range of files in commercial law, civil law and employment law, and has appeared before various judicial and administrative bodies. Nicolas holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from HEC Montréal, with a specialization in finance. He stands out for his practical mindset and his ability to propose concrete, effective solutions. I am embarking on this new stage of my career at Lavery with great enthusiasm. The diversity and complexity of the mandates entrusted to the firm represent a stimulating opportunity to take on new challenges and to further develop my practice in a collaborative environment. I also look forward to putting my experience to use alongside a team of seasoned professionals and contributing to delivering solutions tailored to clients’ business issues. Natalia advises employers on all matters related to the employment relationship, including hiring, working conditions, termination of employment and labour standards. She also assists clients with the development and implementation of internal policies, as well as with the interpretation and application of employment contracts. In the event of a dispute, Natalia represents employers before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies in Quebec. I chose to continue my professional journey at Lavery because of the firm’s culture, which values collaboration, knowledge sharing and the development of its emerging talent. This spirit of collegiality, combined with the diversity of the files and the expertise of the firm’s lawyers, convinced me that Lavery was the right place to advance my career! We warmly welcome Jean-François, Nicolas and Natalia to our teams!