Lavery is pleased to announce a new partnership with Repreneuriat Québec. The partnership will leverage Lavery’s multidisciplinary expertise while expanding Repreneuriat Québec’s network of experts to provide enhanced, structured support for business buyers and sellers across Quebec. A trusted legal partner to support business transfers across the province Through this agreement, Repreneuriat Québec will build formal relationships with all members of the Lavery network in the province’s major business centres. This partnership directly supports Repreneuriat Québec’s mission to ensure the long-term viability of Quebec businesses. Lavery’s teams will bring top-tier integrated expertise in mergers and acquisitions, taxation, financing, labour and employment law, governance, intellectual property, and commercial and contract law. This will give buyers and sellers the tools they need to navigate each critical stage of the business transfer cycle, from preparation and diagnosis to structuring, due diligence, financing, post-transaction integration and business continuity. Lavery will also activate its AI lab—L3AI—to support business transfers involving innovative technology companies. Joint training and awareness initiatives Repreneuriat Québec and Lavery will organize outreach activities, offer legal advice clinics and provide educational content to ensure Lavery’s clients and the business ecosystem are familiar with best practices in the areas of succession planning, tax structuring, HR issue management during business transfers, and IP protection. “This partnership will help us better equip local entrepreneurs by giving them access to recognized legal expertise,” said Alexandre Ollive, President and CEO of Repreneuriat Québec. “Together, we want to help buyers and sellers recognize the importance of carefully planning each step of the business transfer process to ensure the continued viability of businesses across all regions of Quebec.”   “By joining forces with Repreneuriat Québec, we reaffirm Lavery’s commitment to supporting the growth and prosperity of local businesses and to contributing to Quebec’s economic momentum,” said Anik Trudel, Lavery’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our role as a legal and business partner will be to effectively guide buyers and sellers from strategy to execution. The goal is to help them secure the future of their businesses and to create a business environment that fosters long-term growth.” About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montreal, Quebec 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. About Repreneuriat Québec           Repreneuriat Québec strongly believes that business transfers are one of the most powerful levers we can use to keep Quebec’s economy healthy and strong and help local businesses stay productive. For over ten years now, Repreneuriat Québec has been supporting entrepreneurial takeovers by guiding entrepreneurs through every stage of the takeover process. The organization has pioneered a unique support model and works across all regions of Quebec to drive business succession projects forward. Repreneuriat Québec has guided close to 35,000 entrepreneurs and thousands of businesses, with roughly $10 billion in transferred revenue and an 87.5% survival rate for participating businesses. The organization, which operates with the support of the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, plays a key role in ensuring business continuity across ownership transitions. Visit repreneuriat.quebec to learn more about our services and our networking platform, Index.  

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.

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.”