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Lavery recognized in Best Lawyer's new directory of Canada's best law firms for 2025
We are pleased to announce that Lavery has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the new edition of Best Law Firms - Canada published by Best Lawyers for 2025. Our firm was ranked in 16 practice areas nationally and 50 practice areas regionally. These recognitions are further demonstration of the expertise and quality of legal services that characterize Lavery's professionals. Firms on the 2025 Best Lawyers - Canada list are recognized for their professional excellence through evaluations by their clients and peers. Areas of expertise in which Lavery is recognized: Tier 1 Administrative and Public Law (National / Regional) Banking and Finance Law (Regional) Class Action Litigation (Regional) Commercial Leasing Law (Regional) Construction Law (Regional) Corporate and Commercial Litigation (Regional) Corporate Law (Regional) Family Law (National / Regional) Information Technology Law (Regional) Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (Regional) Insurance Law (National / Regional) Intellectual Property Law (Regional) Labour and Employment Law (Regional) Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Regional) Mining Law (Regional) Natural Resources Law (Regional) Product Liability Law (Regional) Securities Law (Regional) Trusts and Estates (Regional) Workers' Compensation Law (Regional) Tier 2 Administrative and Public Law (Regional) Advertising and Marketing Law (Regional) Alternative Dispute Resolution (Regional) Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (Regional) Class Action Litigation (National) Corporate Governance Practice (Regional) Corporate Law (National / Regional) Director and Officer Liability Practice (Regional) Energy Law (Regional) Environmental Law (Regional) Family Law (Regional) Health Care Law (Regional) Insurance Law (Regional) Intellectual Property Law (National) Labour and Employment Law (National) Professional Malpractice Law (Regional) Real Estate Law (Regional) Tax Law (Regional) Trusts and Estates (National) Tier 3 Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice (Regional) Alternative Dispute Resolution (Regional) Banking and Finance Law (National) Construction Law (National) Corporate and Commercial Litigation (National) Defamation and Media Law (Regional) Employee Benefits Law (Regional) Equipment Finance Law (Regional) Family Law Mediation (Regional) Health Care Law (Regional) Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (National) Mergers and Acquisitions Law (National) Mining Law (National) Privacy and Data Security Law (Regional) Private Funds Law (Regional) Professional Malpractice Law (Regional) Project Finance Law (Regional) Securities Law (National) Workers' Compensation Law (National) About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Quebec, 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 Best Lawyers Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For almost 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or specialized areas. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe.
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Two new members join Lavery’s ranks
Lavery is pleased to announce that two recently sworn-in lawyers are joining Lavery following the completion of their articling within the firm. Éloïse Fortin Éloïse joins our Family, Personal and Estate Law group. She focuses her practice on family law, handling divorce, separation, division of property, parenting time, and child and spousal support cases. “What inspires me about Lavery is their ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation. The firm’s vision combines legal know-how with a deep understanding of client needs to create the perfect environment for collaboration and growth. I feel privileged to be part of this exceptional team. It motivates me to provide high-quality services with a human touch.” El Hadji Alioune Seck Alioune joins our Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. Since joining the firm as a student, Alioune has been involved in major civil, constitutional and administrative cases before various jurisdictions, including the Federal Court and the Court of Appeal of Quebec. “When you join the Lavery team, it doesn’t take long to realize that you are part of an incredible talent incubator where you can develop your full potential. Your colleagues will give you a leg up right from the start and won’t hesitate for a second to entrust you with major responsibilities once you’ve proven yourself. As a lawyer, you couldn’t ask for a better environment to grow your practice and steadily build your professional reputation.”
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Lexpert Recognizes Four Partners as Leading Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyers in Canada
On October 15, 2024, Lexpert recognized the expertise of four of our partners in its 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring. Marc-André Landry, Jean Legault, Ouassim Tadlaoui and Yanick Vlasak now rank among Canada’s leaders in the area of Insolvency and Restructuring. Marc-André Landry is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute 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. Jean Legault is a partner in the Litigation group in the commercial litigation, banking, and insolvency sector. With more than 20 years’ experience in commercial litigation, he specializes in banking law and insolvency. He primarily advises financial institutions, institutional investors as well as trustees in bankruptcy in restructuring and insolvency cases. Ouassim Tadlaoui is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. He focuses his practice on banking litigation, restructuring, bankruptcy, insolvency and construction surety bonds. He represents chartered banks and other financial institutions and alternative lenders as creditors, as well as certain debtors, in bankruptcy or restructuring mandates. He also represents and advises surety companies as well as national and international companies in matters of insolvency, bankruptcy and restructuring in the construction industry. Yanick Vlasak is a partner and a member of Lavery’s Business law group and its specialized Restructuring, insolvency, and banking law group. His practice is focused on commercial litigation, financing, banking law, insolvency, and financial restructuring. He also has expertise in construction law, shareholder disputes and arrangements, and asset protection measures. About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Quebec, 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.
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Lavery welcomes a new partner to the Labour and Employment Law group
Lavery is pleased to welcome Marc Ouellet as a partner to our Labour and Employment Law group. Mr. Ouellet has over twenty years of experience in all aspects of labour and employment law, particularly in the areas of labour standards, human rights, duty of loyalty, and restrictive employment clauses. Throughout his career, he has gained experience working for both private companies and law firms and has advised numerous clients in disputes involving termination of employment, in addition to assisting with collective and individual negotiations. "Marc has built solid expertise across a wide range of industries, from transportation to financial institutions. He enjoys offering actionable insights grounded in his clients' business realities and has a strong ability to understand and address their operational concerns. He will support our Labour and Employment Law team serving our Quebec clients and foreign companies doing business in Quebec," said Benoit Brouillette, Head of Practice for the Labour and Employment Law group. "I am thrilled to be joining Lavery, a reputable firm that has established a strong track record of excellence in both Quebec and Canada. The firm's Labour and Employment Law team has demonstrated not only great depth, but great synergy as well. I look forward to leveraging my skills and expertise to support Lavery's clients," said Marc Ouellet. About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Quebec, 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.
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André Vautour Appointed Chair of World Services Group (WSG)
Lavery is pleased to announce that its partner André Vautour has been named Chair of World Services Group (WSG) for 2024–2025. World Services Group is the most prominent global network of independent law firms that provides an exclusive setting and platform to connect its members to other legal firms among the most elite firms and their multinational clients worldwide. Additionally, WSG provides cross industry access to a select few investment banking and accounting firms creating more expansive opportunities to service clients. This appointment reflects Lavery's commitment to providing its clients with access to the top-tier legal services offered by WSG members in over 150 countries and territories. André Vautour's appointment is also a sign of the firm's ambition to be the gold-standard in Quebec and to continue collaborating with international law firms on cases involving the province. "As the only Quebec law firm within WSG, I recognize how important access to such a global network is for our clients. Since we're an independent firm, we have the flexibility to direct our clients to the lawyers possessing the best legal expertise in foreign jurisdictions. The represents a major competitive advantage, as this expertise drives from these lawyers' deep knowledge of the business realities in their respective jurisdiction. The WSG network not only supports Lavery's strategic objectives but creates new opportunities and offers a value-added service for our clients," says André Vautour. In his one-year term in this new role, André will work with WSG board members and management on several priority areas, with the goal of increasing the participation and commitment of WSG member firms to WSG's activities.
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Lavery's expertise recognized by Chambers Canada 2025
We are pleased to announce that Lavery has once again been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers Canada in the following sectors: Corporate/Commercial: Québec - Band 1 - Highly Regarded Employment and Labour: Québec - Band 2 Energy and Natural Resources: Mining: Mines – Nationwide - Band 3 Intellectual Property: Nationwide - Band 4 These recognitions are further demonstration of the expertise and quality of legal services that characterize Lavery’s professionals. Nine lawyers have been recognized as leaders in their respective areas of practice in the 2025 edition of the Chambers Canada guide. Areas of expertise in which they are recognized: René Branchaud : Energy and Natural Resources: Mining (Nationwide, Band 5) Brittany Carson : Employment and Labour (Québec, Up and Coming) Edith Jacques : Corporate/Commercial (Québec, Band 5) Nicolas Gagnon : Construction (Nationwide, Band 3) Marie-Hélène Jolicoeur : Employment and Labour (Québec, Up and Coming) Guy Lavoie : Employment and Labour (Québec, Band 2) Martin Pichette : Insurance: Dispute Resolution (Québec, Band 4) Sébastien Vézina : Energy and Natural Resources: Mining (Nationwide, Band 5) Camille Rioux : Employment and Labour (Québec, Associates to watch) About Chambers Since 1990, Chambers and Partners' ranks the best law firms and lawyers across 200 jurisdictions throughout the world. The lawyers and law firms profiled in Chambers Canada are selected following through a rigorous process of research and interviews with a broad spectrum of lawyers and their clients. The final selection is based on clearly defined criteria such as the quality of client service, legal expertise, and commercial astuteness. About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Quebec, 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.
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The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 recognize 88 lawyers of Lavery
Lavery is pleased to announce that 88 of its lawyers have been recognized as leaders in their respective fields of expertise by The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025. The ranking is based entirely on peer recognition and rewards the professional performance of the country's top lawyers. The following lawyers also received the Lawyer of the Year award in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada: Isabelle Jomphe: Intellectual Property Law Myriam Lavallée : Labour and Employment Law Consult the complete list of Lavery's lawyers and their fields of expertise: Geneviève Beaudin : Employee Benefits Law Josianne Beaudry : Mergers and Acquisitions Law / Mining Law / Securities Law Geneviève Bergeron : Intellectual Property Law Laurence Bich-Carrière : Class Action Litigation / Contruction Law / Corporate and Commercial Litigation / Product Liability Law Dominic Boivert : Insurance Law Luc R. Borduas : Corporate Law / Mergers and Acquisitions Law Daniel Bouchard : Environmental Law René Branchaud : Mining Law / Natural Resources Law / Securities Law Étienne Brassard : Equipment Finance Law / Mergers and Acquisitions Law / Project Finance Law / Real Estate Law Jules Brière : Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice / Administrative and Public Law / Health Care Law Myriam Brixi : Class Action Litigation / Product Liability Law Benoit Brouillette : Labour and Employment Law Marie-Claude Cantin : Construction Law / Insurance Law Brittany Carson : Labour and Employment Law André Champagne : Corporate Law / Mergers and Acquisitions Law Chantal Desjardins : Intellectual Property Law Jean-Sébastien Desroches : Corporate Law / Mergers and Acquisitions Law Raymond Doray : Administrative and Public Law / Defamation and Media Law / Privacy and Data Security Law Christian Dumoulin : Mergers and Acquisitions Law Alain Y. Dussault : Intellectual Property Law Isabelle Duval : Family Law Ali El Haskouri : Banking and Finance Law Philippe Frère : Administrative and Public Law Simon Gagné : Labour and Employment Law Nicolas Gagnon : Construction Law Richard Gaudreault : Labour and Employment Law Julie Gauvreau : Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice / Intellectual Property Law Marc-André Godin : Commercial Leasing Law / Real Estate Law Caroline Harnois : Family Law / Family Law Mediation / Trusts and Estates Marie-Josée Hétu : Labour and Employment Law Édith Jacques : Corporate Law / Energy Law / Natural Resources Law Marie-Hélène Jolicoeur : Labour and Employment Law Isabelle Jomphe : Advertising and Marketing Law / Intellectual Property Law Nicolas Joubert : Labour and Employment Law Guillaume Laberge : Administrative and Public Law Jonathan Lacoste-Jobin : Insurance Law Awatif Lakhdar : Family Law Marc-André Landry : Alternative Dispute Resolution / Class Action Litigation / Construction Law / Corporate and Commercial Litigation / Product Liability Law Éric Lavallée : Technology Law Myriam Lavallée : Labour and Employment Law Guy Lavoie : Labour and Employment Law / Workers' Compensation Law Jean Legault : Banking and Finance Law / Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law Carl Lessard : Labour and Employment Law / Workers' Compensation Law Josiane L'Heureux : Labour and Employment Law Hugh Mansfield : Intellectual Property Law Zeïneb Mellouli : Labour and Employment Law / Workers' Compensation Law Isabelle P. Mercure : Trusts and Estates / Tax Law Patrick A. Molinari : Health Care Law Luc Pariseau : Tax Law / Trusts and Estates Ariane Pasquier : Labour and Employment Law Hubert Pepin : Labour and Employment Law Martin Pichette : Insurance Law / Professional Malpractice Law / Corporate and Commercial Litigation Élisabeth Pinard : Family Law / Family Law Mediation François Renaud : Banking and Finance Law / Structured Finance Law Marc Rochefort : Securities Law Yves Rocheleau : Corporate Law Judith Rochette : Alternative Dispute Resolution / Insurance Law / Professional Malpractice Law Ian Rose FCIArb : Class Action Litigation / Director and Officer Liability Practice / Insurance Law Ouassim Tadlaoui : Construction Law / Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law David Tournier : Banking and Finance Law Vincent Towner : Commercial Leasing Law André Vautour : Corporate Governance Practice / Corporate Law / Energy Law / Information Technology Law / Intellectual Property Law / Private Funds Law / Technology Law / Venture Capital Law Bruno Verdon : Corporate and Commercial Litigation Sébastien Vézina : Mergers and Acquisitions Law / Mining Law / Sports Law Yanick Vlasak : Banking and Finance Law / Corporate and Commercial Litigation / Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law Jonathan Warin : Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law We are pleased to highlight our rising stars, who also distinguished themselves in this directory in the Ones To Watch category: Romeo Aguilar Perez : Labour and Employment Law (Ones To Watch) Anne-Marie Asselin : Labour and Employment Law (Ones To Watch) Rosemarie Bhérer Bouffard : Labour and Employment Law (Ones To Watch) Marc-André Bouchard : Construction Law (Ones To Watch) Céleste Brouillard-Ross : Construction Law / Corporate and Commercial Litigation (Ones To Watch) Karl Chabot : Construction Law / Corporate and Commercial Litigation (Ones To Watch) Justine Chaput : Labour and Employment Law (Ones To Watch) Julien Ducharme : Corporate Law / Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Ones To Watch) James Duffy : Intellectual Property Law (Ones To Watch) Joseph Gualdieri : Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Ones To Watch) Katerina Kostopoulos : Corporate Law (Ones To Watch) Joël Larouche : Corporate and Commercial Litigation (Ones To Watch) Despina Mandilaras : Construction Law / Corporate and Commercial Litigation (Ones To Watch) Jean-François Maurice : Corporate Law (Ones To Watch) Jessica Parent : Labour and Employment Law (Ones To Watch) Audrey Pelletier : Tax Law (Ones To Watch) Alexandre Pinard : Labour and Employment Law (Ones To Watch) Camille Rioux : Labour and Employment Law (Ones To Watch) Sophie Roy : Insurance Law (Ones To Watch) Chantal Saint-Onge : Corporate and Commercial Litigation (Ones To Watch) Bernard Trang : Banking and Finance Law / Project Finance Law (Ones To Watch) Mylène Vallières : Mergers and Acquisitions Law / Securities Law (Ones To Watch) These recognitions are further demonstration of the expertise and quality of legal services that characterize Lavery’s professionals.
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Five new members join Lavery’s ranks
Lavery is delighted to welcome Julien Ducharme, Jessyca Duval, Anyssa Lacoste, Chloé Béland and Anne-Sophie Paquet. Julien Ducharme – Senior Associate Julien Ducharme joins our Business Law team on September 3. His practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, commercial law and corporate financing. In this role, Julien represents and assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), multinational corporations and institutional investors in connection with diversified commercial operations and large-scale business projects. “With a team comprised of individuals as experienced in their respective fields as they are driven by human and professional values essential to creating a stimulating work environment conductive of surpassing oneself, my return to Lavery after several years abroad was a natural decision. I look forward to contributing concretely to the success of businesses operating in Quebec as their trusted business partner.” Jessyca Duval – Senior Associate Jessyca joins our Labour and Employment Law group and the Litigation group. As part of her practice, she advises employers on all legal aspects relating to human resources management and matters relating to occupational injury, in addition to representing employers before various administrative tribunals and ordinary courts of law. “I decided to join Lavery's team for their passionate and dedicated professionals, whose recognized skills and commitment make every collaboration not only rewarding, but genuinely enjoyable.” Chloé Béland - Associate Chloé is a member of the Labour and Employment Law group. She advises employers on hiring and terminating employees, developing and implementing employment-related policies, psychological harassment, human rights, occupational health and safety, and labour standards. “In my opinion, Lavery not only embodies innovation, expertise and excellence in the legal field, but is also a Quebec success story. Lavery deeply values team spirit and collaboration, which are essential values for delivering quality legal services and meeting high client expectations. The diversity of labour and employment law cases was also a key factor in attracting me to Lavery. I’ll be able to continue growing my skills and developing creative solutions to complex challenges at Lavery, while taking a human-centred approach. But what really convinced me to join Lavery were the passionate and inspiring lawyers I had the pleasure of meeting. Their warm, human approach resonates perfectly with my values. The friendly conversations I had reinforced my conviction that I’ll feel at home in this team.” Anyssa Lacoste – Associate Anyssa is a member of the Labour and Employment Law group. She supports and represents her clients in a wide range of expertise, from drafting employment contracts to administrative recourses, implementing work policies and regulations and amending working conditions. “I decided to join Lavery because of the firm’s reputation and expertise. Right from the start, I felt the firm had the values I was looking for in an employer. I am convinced that Lavery will contribute to my professional and personal development.” Anne-Sophie Paquet - Associate Anne-Sophie Paquet is a lawyer practising in the Business Law group and a member of the firm’s tax law team. She advises and supports her clients in the planning, analysis and implementation of tax structures and strategies, in particular for business transactions. “I chose to join Lavery because of the excellence of its team and because I was looking for a dynamic work environment that fostered collaboration. Joining the firm gives me the opportunity to support a diverse clientele in achieving their goals.”
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Jean Legault becomes a member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada
Lavery is pleased to announce that our partner, Jean Legault, has been inducted as a member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada (IIC). This distinction is a testament to Jean's commitment to professional excellence and continuously improving commercial restructuring and insolvency practices in Quebec and Canada. "What a privilege it is to join the Insolvency Institute of Canada and be part of this dedicated community of professionals," Jean said. "As a member of the IIC, I look forward to helping improve insolvency and restructuring practices in Quebec and Canada and refining my own expertise." IIC members are leaders in the insolvency community in Canada. They are lawyers, trustees, and restructuring specialists who are joined by representatives of regulatory and compensation bodies, major financial institutions, lenders, financial advisers, and prominent members of the academic community. Membership in the IIC is by invitation of the Board of Directors and is based on an application review process. Congratulations to Jean for this distinction. His talent and expertise speak for themselves. About the Insolvency Institute of Canada (IIC)The Insolvency Institute of Canada is Canada's premier private sector insolvency organization. The IIC is dedicated to the recognition and promotion of excellence in insolvency in Canada. Its members are among the most experienced insolvency professionals in Canada. About LaveryLavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. 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 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.
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Chantal Desjardins appointed Group Leader of World Services Group’s (WSG) North American Intellectual Property group
Lavery is pleased to announce that our partner Chantal Desjardins has been appointed Group Leader of the World Services Group (WSG) Intellectual Property group for North America. This new role fully reflects Chantal’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the intellectual property sector. The aim of these practice groups is to facilitate knowledge sharing, networking and collaboration between IP experts from member firms. “WSG’s practice groups play an essential role in bringing our members closer together. We are delighted to welcome Chantal Desjardins as Group Leader of the Intellectual Property group for the North American region, and we are convinced that her expertise and leadership will greatly contribute to the group’s momentum and continued success,” says André Vautour, Partner at Lavery and Chair Elect of the WSG Board of Directors. Chantal is responsible for coordinating the group’s activities and initiatives. She will oversee meetings and events according to WSG’s goals and priorities. “I’m delighted and privileged to be taking on this position. Intellectual property plays a key role in the global economic landscape. It’s our duty to promote cooperation and knowledge sharing between experts in this field. The wealth of expertise and experience within the WSG network is unparalleled, and I’m determined to leverage this synergy for the benefit of all our members and clients,” says Chantal. About World Services Group - WSG World Services Group is the most prominent global network of independent law firms and a group of a select few investment banking and accounting firms. The network is comprised of over 120 prominent law firms with over 23,000 professionals globally. The members of these firms act in over 150 countries and territories. This network can connect its members’ clients to other elite legal firms and their multinational clients worldwide. About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec and a member of the WSG network. 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.
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Myriam Brixi recognized by Benchmark Litigation: 2024 Canada 40 & Under List and Top 100 Women in Litigation
Lavery is pleased to announce that our partner Myriam Brixi has once again been ranked in Benchmark Litigation's 2024 Canada 40 & Under List and the Top 100 Women in Litigation. This prestigious directory ranks the leading litigators involved in Canada's landmark litigation cases who have distinguished themselves in the legal profession by providing outstanding service to clients. Each ranking is subject to an exhaustive peer review process and an assessment of the candidate's professional background. As a partner in Lavery's Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, Myriam Brixi focuses her practice primarily in the areas of class actions, product liability, consumer law and insurance law.She has participated in complex class actions raising important legal issues, including a wide range of multi-jurisdictional class actions. Myriam has received several prestigious recognitions from Benchmark Litigation. She was named Litigation Star earlier this year and Quebec Litigator of the Year in the Emerging Talent category in 2023.Congratulations to Myriam on this well-earned recognition of her talent and expertise. For more information, please go to: 40 & Under List Canada 2024 Top 100 Women in Litigation 2024 About LaveryLavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. 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 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.