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January 12, 2026

Lavery welcomes a new partner to its Business Law group

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.

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January 6, 2026

Lavry welcomes two new lawyers

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.”

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December 24, 2025

Use of AI in court

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December 17, 2025

Managing absenteeism in the post-Law No. 68 era

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