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Join us in celebrating World Intellectual Property Day on April 26!
This year, let’s consider how important music is in our society and our lives, and how intellectual property relates to this art form. Music is beneficial in many ways. It is frequently used as a therapeutic tool to alleviate stress, anxiety and depression. It can improve mood, concentration, memory and learning skills and induce relaxation or stimulate activity. Music also drives social interaction. As an art form, it transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, acting like a universal language. Protecting musical creations The purpose of the Copyright Act is to protect creative works, including musical works. The law confers exclusive rights to various creators in the music industry, allowing them to control how their music is used and how the resulting profits are shared. Like most other countries in the world, Canada is a signatory to the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, which stipulates that a copyright existing in one signatory country is recognized in the other signatory countries. Intellectual property rights encourage the creation of new works by protecting this art form and compel the music industry to foster an environment where artists and professionals can thrive. Protecting intellectual property in music also has significant economic repercussions. Doing so sustains the music industry, which plays a key role in the economy, creating jobs and income. In conclusion, intellectual property is fundamental to music and, by extension, to cultural heritage. On this day, we wish to celebrate this form of art that is such an integral part of our lives. We stand behind the intellectual property mechanisms that protect and enrich this vital artistic field.
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Seven partners named as Canadian leaders in finance and mergers and acquisitions by Lexpert
On April 16, 2025, Lexpert recognized the expertise of seven of our partners in its 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A. Josianne Beaudry now ranks among Canada’s leaders in the area of finance and Étienne Brassard, Jean-Sébastien Desroches, Édith Jacques, Paul Martel and André Vautour are among Canada’s leading lawyers in mergers and acquisitions. Finance Josianne Beaudry is a partner and a member of the firm’s Business Law group. Josianne is primarily focused on securities law, investment funds and mining law. She also advises financial sector participants on the application of regulations relating to securities and corporate governance. Mergers and Acquisitions Étienne Brassard practises business law, more specifically corporate financing, mergers and acquisitions and corporate law. He advises local and international businesses in relation to all forms of private financing, from traditional or convertible debt to equity investments. Jean-Sébastien Desroches practises business law and focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure, renewable energy and project development as well as strategic partnerships. Édith Jacques is a partner in our Business Law Group in Montréal. She specializes in mergers and acquisitions, commercial law and international law. Édith acts as strategic business advisor for medium to large private companies. Paul Martel is a partner in the Business Law Group. He practises primarily in the area of corporate law, focusing on corporations, not-for-profit corporations and general partnerships. He is also an expert in commercial contracts. Paul is recognized for his ability to find effective, innovative solutions to the most complex legal issues in corporate law. André Vautour practises corporate law and commercial law, and is specifically interested in corporate governance, strategic alliances, joint ventures, investment funds, and mergers and acquisitions of private companies. About Lavery Lavery 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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Lavery supports Moov AI with its sale to Publicis Groupe
On March 27, 2025, Moov AI, Canada’s leading artificial intelligence and data solutions company, announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Publicis Groupe. The combination of Moov AI’s best-in-class consulting, proprietary solutions and insights coupled with Publicis Groupe’s CoreAI offering will add a powerful AI-driven engine and set of capabilities for Publicis Groupe Canada to leverage in-market and with its clients. Francis Dumoulin had the privilege of representing and advising Moov AI shareholders in the sale to Publicis Groupe, with Alexandre Hébert’s support and Siddhartha Borissov-Beausoleil’s contribution in closing the transaction. 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.
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Lavery supports Oliva Capital in its buyout of VoIP.ms
Lavery is pleased to have supported Oliva Capital in its recent acquisition of a majority stake in VoIP.ms, and in the addition of Fondaction to the shareholder base of this innovative IP telephony company. This major transaction had the financial support of Desjardins and BDC Capital and was an important milestone for VoIP.ms; this first institutional partnership is a strategic step towards fast-tracking the company’s growth and expanding its services. Lavery played a key role in the deal, providing legal and strategic expertise on several fronts. In collaboration with KPMG, Lavery helped Oliva Capital set up a pre-closing tax reorganization to optimize the deal’s structure. Our team also led the drafting and negotiation of the main agreements and set up the credit facilities. The Lavery team was spearheaded by our Business Law partner, Étienne Brassard, with support from Bernard Trang, Julie Aubin-Perron, Francis Sabourin and Jen Deruchie. About Oliva Capital Oliva Capital is a private investment firm composed of an ecosystem of diversified companies. Through its financial expertise, as well as its strategic and operational guidance, Oliva elevates promising businesses to sustainable growth. The firm takes a collaborative and proactive approach to investment and aims to have a positive impact on the communities where it operates. 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.
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Lavery Advises Technicolor Canada on the Sale of Mikros Animation
This March 25th, 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec approved the sale of "Mikros Animation", the cartoon animation division of Technicolor Canada, Inc., a Canadian subsidiary of the Technicolor Group. Lavery had the privilege of advising Technicolor Canada on this transaction, which was part of the court-ordered reorganization of the corporations that make up the Technicolor Group. Simultaneously with the acquisition of the assets of the "Mikros Animation" division in Quebec, the buyer, RodeoFx, will also acquire the assets of the "Mikros Animation" division in France. This would greatly facilitate the closing of the transaction, considering that the Technicolor group is an internationally integrated company. Still due to the international component of the "Mikros Animation" division's operations, this simultaneous acquisition of it's assets in Quebec and France required the unprecedented collaboration of the Tribunal des Activités Économiques de Paris and the Quebec Superior Court. Completion of the transaction will ensure the continued operation of the "Mikros Animation" division in both Quebec and France and preserve up to 207 jobs in Montreal in the specialized field of animation, in addition to the 80 jobs in the "Mikros Animation" division in France. The Lavery team led by Sébastien Vézina and Jean Legault also included Martin Pichette, Marc Ouellet, Jessica Parent, Ouassim Tadlaoui, David Tournier, David Choinière, Jean-Paul Timothée and Yasmine Belrachid. 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.
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Lavery supports TerraVest’s refinancing for the acquisition of EnTrans International
On March 17, 2025, TerraVest Industries Inc. announced the acquisition of EnTrans International, a North American manufacturer of tank trailers. To facilitate this major acquisition, TerraVest has amended its credit facility with a syndicate of lenders led by Desjardins Group. The new financing structure consists of a CAN$800 million revolving credit facility, a CAN$200 million term loan and two other CAN$100 million term loans. Lavery played a key tole in advising TerraVest on the financing aspects of this transaction. The team at Lavery, headed by Brigitte Gauthier, including Bernard Trang, Francis Sabourin, Annie Groleau, Ana Cristina Nascimento, Jessy Ménard, Arielle Supino and Yanick Vlasak, worked closely with TerraVest to structure the amended credit facility. Lavery’s involvement allowed TerraVest to secure the funds needed to acquire EnTrans International, thereby reinforcing its position on the North American market. 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.
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Lavery welcomes two new lawyers
Lavery is pleased to announce that two lawyers have joined the firm. Maxime Duval-Charland Maxime is a member of the Business Law group and focuses his practice on commercial law, technology law and real estate. As part of his practice, Maxime negotiates, drafts and revises various legal documents relating to commercial transactions. He is also called upon to support and advise clients on their business and operational activities. In addition, Maxime regularly takes on the role of strategic advisor by collaborating on the development and implementation of legal and business strategies to achieve development and growth objectives for his clients. "From my very first discussions with Lavery, I realized that we shared the vision that conviviality and excellence can go hand in hand in the practice of law. Lavery offers quality inspired by the best, in a firm on a human scale. My legal experience complements the Quebec City business law team, and I'm convinced that our clients will be well supported and advised thanks to Lavery's multidisciplinary platform. After several years in the corporate world, I'm very much looking forward to meeting our customers and contributing to the success of local businesses." Frédéric BolducFrédéric is a lawyer and member of our Labour and Employment Law group. Frédéric's practice encompasses all areas of labour and employment law, including individual employment relations and collective bargaining. Consequently, he supports employers in both litigious and non-litigious matters, with an approach focused on achieving reasonable and satisfactory outcomes for clients. He advises employers at both the federal and provincial levels on a variety of issues, including labour relations, labour standards, collective agreement obligations and human rights. He represents employers before administrative tribunals and courts of justice. « I come to Lavery with the strong conviction that I am becoming part of a team with exceptional expertise in labour and employment law, a team that holds a prominent position within the firm and is well-equipped to address the most complex legal needs of its clients. This is a team that fosters collegiality and encourages thoughtful reflection on the legal challenges impacting our practice. I am also truly pleased to work alongside colleagues who left a strong impression on me during my previous time here, especially due to their warmth and approachability. » 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.
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33 partners from Lavery ranked in the 2025 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Lavery is proud to announce that 33 partners are ranked among the leading practitioners in Canada in their respective practice areas in the 2025 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. The following Lavery partners are listed in the 2025 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Advertising Isabelle Jomphe Aviation Étienne Brassard Asset Securitization Brigitte M. Gauthier Class Actions Laurence Bich-Carrière Myriam Brixi Construction Law Nicolas Gagnon Marc-André Landry Corporate Commercial Law Laurence Bich-Carrière Étienne Brassard Jean-Sébastien Desroches Christian Dumoulin Édith Jacques Alexandre Hébert Paul Martel André Vautour Corporate Finance & Securities Josianne Beaudry René Branchaud Corporate Mid-Market Étienne Brassard Jean-Sébastien Desroches Christian Dumoulin Alexandre Hébert Édith Jacques André Vautour Data Privacy Raymond Doray Employment Law Simon Gagné Richard Gaudreault Marie-Josée Hétu Guy Lavoie Josiane L’Heureux Family Law Elisabeth Pinard Infrastructure Law Nicolas Gagnon Insolvency & Financial Restructuring Jean Legault Ouassim Tadlaoui Yanick Vlasak Jonathan Warin Intellectual Property Chantal Desjardins Alain Y. Dussault Labour (Management) Benoit Brouillette Simon Gagné Richard Gaudreault Marie-Josée Hétu Guy Lavoie Litigation - Commercial Insurance Dominic Boisvert Martin Pichette Litigation - Corporate Commercial Laurence Bich-Carrière Marc-André Landry Litigation - Product Liability Laurence Bich-Carrière Myriam Brixi Mergers & Acquisitions Josianne Beaudry Étienne Brassard Jean-Sébastien Desroches Christian Dumoulin Edith Jacques Mining Josianne Beaudry René Branchaud Sébastien Vézina Occupational Health & Safety Josiane L'Heureux Workers' Compensation Marie-Josée Hétu Guy Lavoie Carl Lessard The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, published since 1997, is based on an extensive peer survey process. It includes profiles of leading practitioners across Canada in more than 60 practice areas and leading law firms in more than 40 practice areas. It also features articles highlighting current legal issues and recent developments of importance. Congratulations to our lawyers for these appointments, which reflect the talent and expertise of our team. 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.
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Lavery welcomes Alexandre Hébert to its Business Law group as partner
Lavery is delighted to welcome Alexandre Hébert to its Business Law group as a partner. Alexandre earned a BFA from Concordia University and has been a member of the Barreau du Québec since 2008. His experience in corporate law and commercial law strengthens the firm's expertise in mergers and acquisitions, financing and venture capital in particular. "Alexandre's expertise and vision fit perfectly with our growth and innovation ambition. His dedication to excellence and his commitment to training the next generation of lawyers are aligned with the firm's values" adds Anik Trudel, Chief Executive Officer. With a diverse client base that includes private investment funds and players from the innovation and technology sector, Alexandre Hébert will help expand Lavery's service offering in key areas. His knowledge of the market outside Quebec will also be a definite asset to support our teams in closing domestic and cross-border transactions for our current and future clients. "I am delighted to be joining Lavery. The firm's reputation for excellence, its culture and vision of the future has me excited. I am looking forward to leveraging my experience for the benefit of my clients and contributing to the growth of the firm in a collaborative and innovative environment.", says Alexandre. 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.