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Lavery is pleased to announce the arrival of Marie-Christine Côté, Senior Associate in the Firm’s Health Law Group. Marie-Christine supports a diverse client base in navigating complex legal matters, including those relating to healthcare and medical affairs, service delivery and organization, as well as access to information and the protection of personal information. She also brings recognized expertise in procurement and in contract drafting and negotiation, and regularly acts in contentious matters before the courts and administrative bodies, as well as in arbitration. Known for her rigour and sound judgment, she delivers top-tier legal counsel. “I am very pleased to be joining Lavery’s seasoned health law team. It will be a true privilege to contribute to the depth of its expertise and to its integrated service offering, designed to respond concretely to the needs of organizations and businesses in Québec’s health and social services sector.” We extend a warm welcome to Marie-Christine as she joins our teams.

Lavery is pleased to welcome the following professionals as partners in the firm.  Marc-André Bouchard  Marc-André Bouchard is a member of the Litigation group. He regularly represents professionals, contractors, project owners and insurers in the construction and infrastructure sector in litigation and dispute resolution matters. He also acts for insurance companies and businesses in commercial, contractual and professional liability matters.  As a litigator, he represents his clients before the Quebec courts in civil and commercial litigation, and as such, has had the opportunity to collaborate in cases involving large-scale trials that required complex evidence management with a large quantity of documents.  David Choinière  David Choinière is a member of Lavery's Litigation and Dispute Resolution group and focuses his practice mainly on banking litigation, restructuring and insolvency. He also advises and represents his clients in commercial disputes of all kinds and regularly makes representations before the various Quebec courts.  Joël Larouche  Joël Larouche is a member of the Lavery's Litigation and Dispute Resolution group and focuses his practice mainly on commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring. He has 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.  Mylène Vallières  Mylène Vallières is a member of the Business law group. Her practice is primarily focused on securities law and mining law. She also assists clients carrying out public and private financings, corporate reorganizations, as well as mergers and acquisitions.   This cohort of new partners plays a crucial role in the growth of the firm and our desire to be a growth partner for companies doing business in Quebec. They successfully embody Lavery’s culture and values: Excellence, Collaboration, Audacity and Entrepreneurship.  Congratulations to our new partners!  About Lavery  Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Québec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Québec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Québec jurisdiction. 

We are pleased to announce that Lavery has been ranked in the 2026 edition of the WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Four of our members have also been recognized as leaders in their respective areas of practice. Geneviève Bergeron - Partner | Lawyer - Trademark Agent Geneviève’s practice focuses on all aspects of trademarks, intellectual property transactions, copyright and domain names. Her trademark expertise also includes litigation, such as opposition and cancellation proceedings, formal notices and the negotiation of coexistence and settlement agreements, as well as the drafting, negotiation and review of commercial contracts, such as licence and assignment agreements. Chantal Desjardins - Partner | Lawyer - Trademark Agent Chantal actively assists her clients in establishing their rights in the field of intellectual property, which includes the protection and defence of trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, domain names, trade secrets and other related forms of intellectual property, in order to further their business objectives. Isabelle Jomphe - Partner | Lawyer - Trademark Agent Isabelle’s expertise includes trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights, trade secrets and technology transfers, as well as advertising law and matters related to labelling and the Charter of the French Language. Suzanne Antal - Senior Trademark Agent Suzanne focuses her practice on all aspects of trademark registration, including drafting and filing trademark applications and representing clients in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, both nationally and internationally. About WTR 1000 The WTR 1000 is a guide that identifies the top trademark professionals and law firms around the globe. The lawyers and law firms featured in this guide are selected further to a rigorous process involving research and interviews with practitioners, clients and in-house counsel. About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Québec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Québec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Québec jurisdiction.

Lavery is pleased to announce a new partnership with Repreneuriat Québec. The partnership will leverage Lavery’s multidisciplinary expertise while expanding Repreneuriat Québec’s network of experts to provide enhanced, structured support for business buyers and sellers across Quebec. A trusted legal partner to support business transfers across the province Through this agreement, Repreneuriat Québec will build formal relationships with all members of the Lavery network in the province’s major business centres. This partnership directly supports Repreneuriat Québec’s mission to ensure the long-term viability of Quebec businesses. Lavery’s teams will bring top-tier integrated expertise in mergers and acquisitions, taxation, financing, labour and employment law, governance, intellectual property, and commercial and contract law. This will give buyers and sellers the tools they need to navigate each critical stage of the business transfer cycle, from preparation and diagnosis to structuring, due diligence, financing, post-transaction integration and business continuity. Lavery will also activate its AI lab—L3AI—to support business transfers involving innovative technology companies. Joint training and awareness initiatives Repreneuriat Québec and Lavery will organize outreach activities, offer legal advice clinics and provide educational content to ensure Lavery’s clients and the business ecosystem are familiar with best practices in the areas of succession planning, tax structuring, HR issue management during business transfers, and IP protection. “This partnership will help us better equip local entrepreneurs by giving them access to recognized legal expertise,” said Alexandre Ollive, President and CEO of Repreneuriat Québec. “Together, we want to help buyers and sellers recognize the importance of carefully planning each step of the business transfer process to ensure the continued viability of businesses across all regions of Quebec.”   “By joining forces with Repreneuriat Québec, we reaffirm Lavery’s commitment to supporting the growth and prosperity of local businesses and to contributing to Quebec’s economic momentum,” said Anik Trudel, Lavery’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our role as a legal and business partner will be to effectively guide buyers and sellers from strategy to execution. The goal is to help them secure the future of their businesses and to create a business environment that fosters long-term growth.” About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Quebec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm’s expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Quebec jurisdiction. About Repreneuriat Québec           Repreneuriat Québec strongly believes that business transfers are one of the most powerful levers we can use to keep Quebec’s economy healthy and strong and help local businesses stay productive. For over ten years now, Repreneuriat Québec has been supporting entrepreneurial takeovers by guiding entrepreneurs through every stage of the takeover process. The organization has pioneered a unique support model and works across all regions of Quebec to drive business succession projects forward. Repreneuriat Québec has guided close to 35,000 entrepreneurs and thousands of businesses, with roughly $10 billion in transferred revenue and an 87.5% survival rate for participating businesses. The organization, which operates with the support of the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, plays a key role in ensuring business continuity across ownership transitions. Visit repreneuriat.quebec to learn more about our services and our networking platform, Index.  

Lavery is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabelle Métivier, who joins our firm as a partner in the Business Law group and focuses her practice on real estate law in Montreal. Isabelle's practice focuses primarily on real estate acquisitions and sales, commercial leases, and the negotiation and structuring of complex agreements. She stands out for her in-depth understanding of her clients' business and operational realities, which enables her to propose legal solutions that are both rigorous and pragmatic, perfectly aligned with their strategic objectives.  "I am delighted to join the Lavery team and continue my real estate practice within a firm renowned for the strength of its business law group. The key role that real estate law plays in large-scale projects and transactions was a determining factor in my decision. The combination of a clear vision for growth, a culture of collaboration, and a human-scale environment makes it an ideal place to put my experience to work for clients, alongside committed colleagues." Her appointment enriches our expertise and strengthens our ability to offer comprehensive support tailored to the complex issues facing our clients.

Lavery is pleased to announce the arrival of two new lawyers at its Montreal office: Laurent Bouvier-Tremblay and Aurélie Ouellet. Laurent joins the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. He focuses his practice on insurance litigation, drawing on his experience in criminal and penal law, civil and commercial litigation, and disciplinary law. “I chose to join Lavery in order to grow within an environment where professionalism, collaboration, and excellence are central. The firm’s culture, which emphasizes continuous skills development and rigor, is fully aligned with my aspirations. I am delighted to join the Insurance and Civil Litigation team and to contribute alongside professionals recognized for the quality of their expertise.” Aurélie is a member of the Family, Personal and Estate Law team. She focuses her practice on family law, handling matters involving divorce, separation, division of property, child custody, as well as child and spousal support. “Joining Lavery means becoming part of a firm where rigor, excellence, and teamwork are at the core of the practice. Its multidisciplinary framework is a real asset in family law, where cases often raise a variety of issues and the support of other practice groups makes it possible to offer comprehensive guidance. It is also an environment that values collegiality and the development of lawyers by enabling them to grow alongside seasoned and dedicated colleagues.”