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March 20, 2026

Lavery welcomes Alain Paquet as senior associate

Lavery is pleased to announce that Alain Paquet has joined the firm as Senior associate in its Civil and Commercial Litigation group. Alain advises clients by providing strategic guidance and effective representation before the courts. His practice spans civil and commercial litigation, as well as insolvency, bankruptcy and restructuring matters, in addition to criminal law, often in complex, high-stakes contexts. Known for his rigor and commitment, he handles demanding mandates and favours structured, pragmatic solutions focused on achieving concrete results. “My decision to join Lavery is based on the strength of its team and the depth of its practice areas. I was drawn to a culture focused on collaboration, professional excellence, and the constant pursuit of pragmatic solutions for clients. Joining Lavery means working in a stimulating environment where expertise is shared and where I can continue to grow while working on major matters.” We are delighted to warmly welcome Alain to our teams.

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March 17, 2026

42 partners from Lavery ranked in the 2026 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Lavery is proud to announce that 42 partners are ranked among the leading practitioners in Canada in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. The following Lavery partners are listed in the 2026 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Asset Securitization Brigitte M. Gauthier Banking Étienne Brassard Class Actions Laurence Bich-Carrière Myriam Brixi Marie-Nancy Paquet Construction Law Laurence Bich-Carrière Nicolas Gagnon Marc-André Landry Ouassim Tadlaoui Corporate Commercial Law Étienne Brassard Jean-Sébastien Desroches Christian Dumoulin Alexandre Hébert Édith Jacques Paul Martel André Vautour Corporate Finance & Securities Josianne Beaudry René Branchaud Corporate Mid-Market Étienne Brassard Jean-Sébastien Desroches Alexandre Hébert Édith Jacques André Vautour Employment Law Benoit Brouillette Frédéric Desmarais Simon Gagné Richard Gaudreault Marie-Josée Hétu Guy Lavoie Josiane L’Heureux Zeïneb Mellouli Environment Valérie Belle-Isle Family Law Caroline Harnois Awatif Lakhdar Elisabeth Pinard Infrastructure Law Nicolas Gagnon Insolvency & Financial Restructuring Yanick Vlasak Insolvency Litigation Jean Legault Ouassim Tadlaoui Yanick Vlasak Jonathan Warin Intellectual Property Chantal Desjardins Alain Y. Dussault Isabelle Jomphe Eric Lavallée Labour (Management) Benoit Brouillette Brittany Carson Simon Gagné Richard Gaudreault Marie-Josée Hétu Marie-Hélène Jolicoeur Guy Lavoie Carl Lessard Zeïneb Mellouli Litigation - Commercial Insurance Dominic Boisvert Martin Pichette Litigation - Corporate Commercial Laurence Bich-Carrière Marc-André Landry Litigation - Product Liability Laurence Bich-Carrière Myriam Brixi Medical Negligence Anne Bélanger Mergers & Acquisitions Josianne Beaudry Étienne Brassard Jean-Sébastien Desroches Christian Dumoulin Alexandre Hébert Édith Jacques Mining Josianne Beaudry René Branchaud Occupational Health & Safety Josiane L'Heureux Professional Liability Marie-Nancy Paquet Judith Rochette Technology André Vautour Workers' Compensation Marie-Josée Hétu Josiane L'Heureux Guy Lavoie Carl Lessard

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March 3, 2026

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February 20, 2026

Lavery welcomes Catherine Couture as Lawyer

Lavery is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Couture as a lawyer in the civil and commercial litigation group. She advises and represents clients in complex disputes, particularly in construction law, shareholder disputes, class actions and extraordinary remedies. Catherine is involved in all stages of cases, from strategy development to representation before the courts. Recognised for her rigour and strategic thinking, she stands out for her pragmatic approach, which is aligned with her clients' business objectives. Joining Lavery was a natural choice because of the quality of the cases and the environment of excellence that the firm offers. Its strong roots in Quebec, combined with a strong culture of collaboration and mentorship, provide an ideal setting for me to develop my practice. We warmly welcome Catherine to our team!

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