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November 28, 2024

Lavery helps the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau adjust Canadian Grand Prix (F1) dates

Lavery was pleased to serve as legal counsel in a strategic initiative to revise the schedule of the Canadian Grand Prix. Under the new schedule, Canada’s most anticipated tourist event will be moved to the last two weekends of May starting in 2026, in order to meet various eco-responsibility objectives. Welcomed by key players in the tourism and events industry, the revised schedule will minimize the number of transatlantic flights required for F1 teams, thereby reducing the event’s carbon footprint. The initiative is part of a broader commitment to environmental and social responsibility, in line with Quebec’s efforts to promote sustainable tourism practices. In addition to bringing a boost to the local economy, the change in the Grand Prix’s dates will kick off the summer season earlier, enhancing Montréal’s and Quebec’s tourist appeal. Our team was actively involved throughout the review process, providing strategic advice and ensuring compliance with current regulations. The Lavery team was led by Sébastien Vézina, a partner in the firm’s Business Law group and the Head of the Sports and Entertainment Law team, with the support of Jean-Paul Timothée and Radia Amina Djouaher. Find out more here: 2026 Grand Prix: The funders are satisfied with the revised schedule Canadian Grand Prix to support F1 calendar rationalisation with scheduling change from 2026 | Formula 1® 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 and AquaAction renew their partnership in support of innovation in the water industry

Lavery is pleased to announce that it is renewing its partnership with AquaAction, which aims to support and strengthen innovation initiatives in the water industry. "It has already been close to five years since Lavery first decided to back AquaAction's cause by providing legal counsel to companies that are innovating in the water industry. We are excited to be renewing this partnership," says Isabelle Jomphe, Partner and Co-Head of Practice of the Intellectual Property group at Lavery. "At Lavery, we believe strongly in the importance of innovation to face environmental challenges. This partnership with AquaAction reflects our commitment to supporting young innovators and promoting sustainable solutions for water," says Sébastien Vézina, Partner at Lavery and General Secretary at AquaAction. More specifically, Lavery is renewing its support for the AquaHacking and AquaEntrepreneur programs for the province of Quebec. Lavery hopes to empower young entrepreneurs in Quebec by providing legal and strategic advice as well as training to develop and implement innovative solutions that tackle critical challenges related to water. "We are excited to announce the renewal of our partnership with Lavery, leveraging their legal expertise to propel innovation in water technology. Together, we aim to provide comprehensive support that fosters growth, ensuring the success and impact of groundbreaking solutions in the water sector." - Soula Chronopoulos , President of AquaAction A partnership for growth and innovationThis partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration and shared vision. Thanks to Lavery's expertise and resources, AquaAction is able to have an even bigger impact by empowering entrepreneurs, promoting innovation, and propelling sustainable solutions in the water industry. We are excited about the possibilities that this partnership opens up, and we celebrate the positive changes that it will bring about in our community. About AquaActionAquaAction is a registered charity, in Canada and the United States, founded in 2016. It was created to empower young innovators to restore and protect freshwater health. AquaAction has developed two programs based on innovation and water technology: AquaHacking, a startup pre-incubator, and AquaEntrepreneur, which pairs water tech startups with municipal or private sector clients to fast-track their commercialization. To learn more, visit aquaaction.org. 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.

Lavery represents Evolution Insurance in its merger with GroupAssur

On April 20, 2021, GroupAssur, a managing general agent (MGA) offering specialty insurance products across Canada, announced its merger with our client Evolution Insurance, a wholesaler specializing in the underwriting of complex liability and construction risks. The merger makes GroupAssur Canada’s largest independent managing general agent in property and casualty insurance. Evolution Insurance’s expertise will enable GroupAssur to expand its product offering into target markets across Canada. A Lavery team led by Martin Pichette and Sébastien Vézina and composed of Jean-Paul Timothée, Gabriella Settino, Isabelle Normand and Florence Fournier (transactional) and Ali El Haskouri, Bernard Trang and Ana Nascimento (financing) played a significant role in representing Evolution Insurance’s interests throughout the transaction.