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Lavery recognized by Legal 500 Canada in sports law
Lavery has been recognized by Legal 500 Canada (Band 2) for its expertise in sports law, a distinction that underscores the quality and impact of our practice. Led from Montreal by Sébastien Vézina, our Sports and Entertainment Law group supports teams, leagues, agencies, promoters, and investors on key issues: governance and compliance, transactions (franchises, M&A, financing), commercial agreements (sponsorships, media rights, production), talent and employment matters, intellectual property and image rights, as well as risk management and disputes, including sports arbitration. Congratulations to Sébastien and the entire team on this well-deserved recognition. About Legal 500 The Legal 500 is a leading international directory that ranks law firms and practitioners based on independent market analyses, client interviews, and reviews of representative matters. About Lavery Lavery is Quebec’s leading independent law firm. It has more than 200 professionals based in Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, and Trois-Rivières who work every day to provide the full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Quebec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery’s professionals are at the heart of what drives the business community and are actively involved in their communities. The firm’s expertise is frequently sought by numerous national and global partners to assist them with matters under Quebec jurisdiction.
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Lavery advises the QMJHL on sale and relocation of Acadie-Bathurst Titan
The new team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), the Newfoundland Regiment, has announced the appointment of Gordie Dwyer as head coach. This announcement marks the culmination of a lengthy process that resulted in the sale of the Acadie-Bathurst Titan’s assets to SPS Entertainment Limited Partnership and the relocation of the club. This project marks the return of the QMJHL to Newfoundland with the establishment of the team under its new name and colors, in a state-of-the-art arena ideally suited to host exciting games. With this strategic development, the QMJHL is now represented in all Maritime provinces. Lavery is proud to announce that its sports law team had the privilege of advising the QMJHL throughout this transaction. Our professionals, Catherine Méthot and Sébastien Vézina, head of the firm’s Sports and Entertainment Law team, advised the QMJHL at every stage of this process, in accordance with the League’s Constitution. Lavery’s sports law team provides clients with a full 360-degree service, offering advice perfectly tailored to the realities of the sports industry. Its services are available to all industry stakeholders, including agents, owners, team members, athletes, sports teams, professional or amateur leagues, sports facilities, agencies, and event promoters.
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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.
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