Partner
After a successful career as a corporate lawyer, Mtre Jacques Perron joined Lavery in 2003 and has since been providing the firm’s clients with his recognized expertise as a litigator, advisor and manager.

In addition to having worked for more than twenty five years at Canadian National, Mr. Perron has lectured at Université de Montréal where, after having contributed to the creation of the legal consultation clinic, he created the "Prix d'excellence Jacques Perron" awarded annually to a student who distinguishes himself through his work in the clinic.

Since joining the firm, Mr. Perron has been involved in the following matters:

Representative work

• Pleadings before the Superior Court of Quebec, the Court of Appeal of Quebec, the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal in civil and commercial liability cases.
• Insurance coverage litigation advice and strategy in matters before both Canadian and U.S. courts.
• Represented the seller of a 175 mile railway line to a First Nations cooperative.
• Chief negotiator for a major commuter transit authority for the purchase of a railway line to be converted into a dedicated bus corridor.
• Drafted and negotiated contracts for the sale or acquisition of assets related to the regional railroad lines network in Quebec.
• Drafting, negotiation and interpretation of operating agreements involving commuter and passenger line railways.
• Administrative and regulatory law advisor respecting the activities of the various transport modes, both at the federal and provincial levels.
• Participation in real estate transactions respecting commercial properties, often involving environmental issues.

Professional and community activities

• Club du recteur de l'Université de Montréal